Childhood Perceptions and Family Dynamics
📌 Maze grew up observing everything, possessing a remarkably good memory, often being relied upon by family members to recall details.
👩‍👧 Her mother, a nurse, worked long hours and was often distant, leading Maze to initially feel unloved, an impression amplified by critical comments from her aunt.
👨‍👧 Her father was consistently present, cooking dinner and reading stories nightly, which deeply contrasted with her mother's absence.

Confronting Misunderstandings and Pursuing Aspiration
🕵️ Maze secretly followed her mother and discovered she was visiting a sick boy, learning her mother had been quarantined after catching an illness from a patient, explaining her absence.
🩺 This revelation inspired Maze to declare her dream of becoming a doctor, promising to treat sick people for free and give them medicines that taste like Nutella.
👯 At school, Maze frequently clashed with her cousin Saham, who prioritized superficial goals like modeling over academics, often mocking Maze's serious dedication.

Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Goals
🏥 During a confrontation with Saham over a book, Maze suffered an injury leading to the diagnosis of bone cancer, which she successfully overcame through treatment, resulting in a permanent limp.
🏛️ Despite being suspended for a week for protecting Saham after a situation involving a boy, Maze secured an acceptance letter from a top-ranking U.S. medical school on a full scholarship.
💖 Her grandmother, initially disappointed due to Saham's lies about the suspension, later apologized, provided financial support, and expressed pride in Maze's achievements.

Life in the U.S. and Continued Support
🤝 Upon arriving in the U.S., Maze experienced cultural shock but quickly formed a close friendship with Kylie, her neighbor, who was supportive after learning about Maze's cancer survival.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Feeling homesick during the first Christmas, Maze was welcomed by Kylie's family, experiencing Christmas traditions for the first time.
👩‍⚕️ In her second year, Maze received a surprise visit from her sister, who had successfully enrolled in a master's program at a college located right next to Maze's medical school.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Hope, passion, and patience were essential elements Maze credits for helping her navigate tough obstacles and achieve her dream of medical school.
➡️ Maze demonstrated courage and resilience by pursuing higher education in the U.S. immediately after successfully completing cancer treatment.
➡️ Family support, though sometimes flawed (like the aunt's initial judgment or the grandmother's doubt), ultimately became a strong foundation, inspiring Maze's sister to follow her path.

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