Bio
Age: 20, from Bristol, UK
Imperial Course: iBSc Global Health
Optional Modules: Imperial Award
Previous Education: MBChB at University of Bristol
Clubs and Societies: Sikh Soc
Tags: Home, UG, MED, iBSc, Sikh
Motivations and Frustrations
Motivations
Meena always wanted to study medicine and her mother, and her older brother are also doctors. She has come to Imperial in her 3rd year to intercalate and to experience living away from home for the first time. Since she is only at Imperial for one year, she wants to make the most of her time here. Volunteering is part of her life from growing up in the Sikh community and she is enjoying experiencing the differences in London. Her goal is to complete her medical degree and specialise in public health.
Frustrations
Meena’s main frustration is that she wants to be involved in as much as possible while she is intercalating but she has realised that she can’t do everything so is having to turn down opportunities. She feels like she could be missing out on finding areas of study she could be really interested in. While she is enjoying London, and the independence that comes with being away from home she misses the time she would normally spend with her family.