Samora’s story is an inspiration to us all!! I finished my undergrad with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. My Postbacc GPA was a 3.3 and my Graduate GPA was a 3.89! My acceptance was a blessing from God! Her story is a testament to never give up on your dream!
This is such an inspirational story! MY GPA was an embarrassingly abysmal 1.68 by the end of my first semester of college (Stony Brook University 88'). I was on academic probation. However, after transferring schools, taking a BUNCH of classes, and being patient, my GPA FINALLY got up to a 3.16 (BS in Biology from UDC in 94'). Of course it took 6 years. But hey, the good Lord let me become a PA. Thanks again Adanna, for yet another wonderful video! I REALLY enjoy "meeting " your classmates. I hope you get 3,000 subscribers before the end of 2017!
Okay so what did y'all do to get your GPA up to standards? I see a lot of people saying that their GPA was very low but no one's saying how they turned it around
My overall GPA was a 2.6 however, some schools look at your last 30 units. For me, those 30 units were still at a 2.9, which still didn't meet the 3.0 requirement. Fortunately for me, my program required us to also find a Principal Investigator to take us into their lab. I got rejected by many because of my GPA. Luckily, one professor saw me for more than my GPA and GRE scores and took me in. A few weeks later, I was offered admissions. I believe my PI fought for me, which I am extremely grateful for.
My HS GPA was 1.414...I was more likely to go to State Penn than Penn State. This boy went from being a NYC street kid and blues/rock/jazz musician to being a Psychologist. NEVER GIVE UP!
@veronicasarabia3821 I did poor in high school because it was about being told what to do and how to think and being bombarded with 100's of hours of miniscule tasks that meant nothing. Where college it was all on you to perform and it was all relevant information. Then you were tested to see what you absorbed. High School is a waste, it holds back those with ambition and potential and hurts those who need more help. College only allows to to excel if you're ready. College raised my GPA because I was allowed to think, ask questions and the info was accessible the way it is in the "real world".
I wish I saw this earlier, my major was pre-med and my advisor too laughed when I told her I wanted to go to pharmacy school. And told me to do psychology instead. Other students told me to ignore her but I thought “hey this is her job she knows best” and I knew I couldn’t have my GPA drop any lower. Took a year off to re-evaluate my life and gain the proper drive that I needed to REALLY accomplish the overall goal. I’m taking the first steps back but I know I will get there ✊🏽 my parents are doubting me every step of the way but I’m doing this for me and my son.
Shannon J I hate to hear your parents and your advisor are doubting you! Just from your comment I know you’ve got what it takes! You can do it! Have faith in yourself. Much love!
Shannon J GO DO WHAT U WANT. My boyfriend is a pharmacist and OWNS two. We are black 😉 It is hard for others to see u in those settings only because they never believed in themselves or have a close minded perception of life and who works in those positions.
Please don't give into their doubts! They're sorry folks and ultimately no matter how much they want to micro-manage or want you to live according to their limitations your life is yours to live. Keep going and succeed in your dreams
Parents who never had the opportunity to pursue a higher education don't understand how much private and home life affect children pursuing a degree, one, because you have to live in whatever environment it is that's being created, secondly making the environment better is out of that child's control and so they only learn to get by and just survive each day rather competing with versions of them self to evolve as a person. It just sucks all in all and through and through. Attending uni is already enough pressure, now imagine attending uni having depression, battling with self- worth and failing every course that can drive any young adult borderline crazy.
I couldn't like this video enough! As a Haitian woman, eldest of 3, a former nursing student who dropped out of nursing and graduated with a 2.99 GPA, disowned by my father and hated by mother, Seventh Day and i can go on ... I can literally see me in her. And this video has genuinely helped me more than you know. Thank you so much to the both of you for sharing!
She was never able to form herself. That statement hit me so hard. Honestly, I am in that same boat. I don't know who I am either. All my life it has been my parents defining me. I don't know what I want to do with my life yet, and hearing that I am not the only one makes me feel less lonely. Her story is truly inspirational and so relatable.
This video gave me more motivation. My parents are divorced and I was living under my moms roof. Grew up in an abusive environment and left the house not knowing I suffered from CPTSD. once my grades flunked after college, sought out a therapist, she diagnosed me and now I had to take a year and a half off from college. I just got accepted again and am an aspiring NP. Thank you for sharing your story!:)
Organic Chem gave me a butt whooping as far as the north is from the south! My professor refused to help anyone & would talk down on you when you went to her office hours. Thankfully I was able to withdrawal from the class before the deadline & plan on taking it somewhere else. We got this!🤗
Girlllllll I graduated with a 2.76 and I’m going back to get some pre reqs.... I’m scareeeee with precal but I’m willing to put in the work like NEVER BEFOREEE. We got this!
omg me too 2.6 due to one f on organic chem and I have to re-take it this fall please guys pray for me. I really want to be a PA and I will be taking all the pre-reqs im so scared by I really need to make it work.
Insane that Samora worked at Starbucks too! I’m working my way up to become a Shift Manager right now. I’m currently attending college but I’m dealing with mental abuse. My family is also very religious, they control me, physically abuse me, tell me I’m worthless. I’ve always been a 1.0 - 2.0 gpa student since middle school. I passed my Bio 131 with an A but I literally had to walk away from my family. I came back because they always manage to make me feel guilty about my decisions. I’m in bio 233 with 2 jobs working from 4:00am - 9:00pm. I have a 3 hours gap that I use to attend school. Having so many things going is affecting my grades right now. But watching this inspired me, I will be a fucking Physical Therapist with a fuckinggg doctoral degree!!! Stay strong people!
"I am not the mistakes and the grades of my past" was worth the entire video. TFS. Christianity is such a blessing, and it is sad when the true love of Jesus is hindered by religion and not Relationship with the Son and the Father. Again TFS.
Her story really touched me because I went through the worst in my last year of college and was discouraged to apply to schools because of my cumulative GPA. I’m so motivated to continue with pursing my dreams! Thank you Samora!
OMG. This hits close to home. I started undergrad in 2009 and it was a disaster. I was on academic probation twice and suspended. I basically just stopped going to school in the middle of a semester in Fall 2012. I had 1.23 GPA at that point. I took some time off to work then ended up moving back in with my parents. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I enrolled in community college just to appease my parents and barely made it through that but got my A.S. degree. I had heard about PAs before but never really gave them much thought. I did some research and something clicked and I knew that this was what I wanted to do with my life. Currently I'm at a different 4-yr school with a 3.8 GPA and will be graduating next fall(on that 9 year Bachelors degree plan lbvs). I'm worried that PA schools will look at my old grades and go "oh hell no" so this story is very motivating for me. Keep them coming Adanna.
I know how you feel...but you got this. You are rocking that GPA and schools will take notice of that. Just make sure when you are ready to apply, you choose schools that clearly state that they take a holistic approach. To me, that means they will take the time to look at your application instead of dismissing you because of your cumulative GPA. I was told by one PA progam admin that although she noticed my low cumulative GPA when she was reviewing apps, she knew that she had to take a closer look at my app, because only a crazy person would apply with such a low GPA. And after looking she saw that I did well as an older student etc. Those are the programs that you need to spend your money applying to and there are quite a few out there. Good luck!
vettech10 schools will never just say no if you show progress. You have to make sure that your PS, HCE, and Shadowing hrs also reflect your dedication to succeeding in the healthcare field. look at schools that may take a more holistic approach to their acceptances and calculate you GPA for yourself, so that you know exactly where you stand over all. You will be fine, just stay focused and put in the work. It may not be easy but you'll thank yourself later when you're in PA school!
Adanna The PA I apologize but what does PS mean? I have a BA in health care administration and once I've entered the work force I've realized this field didn't suit my personality. I'm going back to school to meet my pre req for PA school. However, my GPA is 2.84. I've had some personal and family issues during my undergrad. I have been doing really well on my classes I am in right now and have recently applied for a patient care technician position at my current employer. Please help!
Adanna The PA oh beautiful yes; an encouragement to continue my journey, The Lord has a way of leading you to someone’s testimony ♥️♥️♥️to remind you- hold your head up and proceed in life with a little more faith!! Continue to be a blessing and testimony, Many more blessings, guidance, and prosperity 👌👌💪🏾💪🏾
I'm 36 and thinking about going back to PA school with a 2.5 GPA in undergrad and a 3.5 GPA with a M.S. Biomedical Science. I am beyond inspired by this story. Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m so sorry to hear but I completely understand about our Caribbean parents not supporting us when we don’t live the life THEY want. It can be incredibly damaging but glad to see your success🌺
You should do a True life about a student who had to apply multiple times to PAs school.. I think it’s really common but a lot people aren’t aware and get discouraged
You definitely inspired me Samora ! Thank you for sharing this story . I too , suffered from a huge depression and it showed in my grades . I went from a 4.0 , to 1.0 in a couple of semesters . Math was my stumbling block in college and I needed to pass that class to move ahead . It was hard . I definitely took a break . I was on academic probation , I took the class 5 or 6 times.. everyone thought I had a learning disability when it came to math but watching your story , has truly changed my mindset and I’m willing to continue . Not for others but for me . Thank you so much! Good luck with PA school and will check out your restaurant once I’m in the area. Thank you again! Best wishes
This is so inspiring to me. I worked so hard last year to get the opportunity to interview for an occupational therapy program and got the offer. I have a 2.95 cgpa and was competing with people with CGPA of 3.8 -4.0 I was waitlisted. I felt stupid and inferior to the others I applied with. It took me abit to climb out of that depression and get the resolve to push harder and apply again next year. I stand to bring my CGPA up to a 3.0 and up my observation hours to improve my application. So many people doubt me now and tell me I'm wasting my time and need a plan B. In my mind there is never a plan B theres only Plan A. I'll never give up. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
You are so very sweet. I don't have an awesome TH-cam channel like Adanna, but you can follow me on IG. I am happy you found some inspiration in my story :)
Girl, I'm a PhD candidate in Public Policy and can't relate to the PA journey. But the thumbnail had me stop by to hear this testimony. Wow, what a story! Continued success with all of your endeavors, Samora! Tfs!!
I’m in highschool thinking it’s over for me, thinking I’ve ruined my future. I’ve had a very challenging childhood and lately I’ve been struggling with self motivation but your testimony really is a witness to Romans 8:28 (All things work together for the Good of those who love him) and Jeremiah 29:11 (I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a future)! No matter how much we mess up no matter our mistakes NOTHING/NOBODY can screw up what God has for us! God is good! This really motivated me and gave me hope! God bless you! ❤️❤️❤️
This documentary inspired me to tears! I needed this message today to just keep pushing forward... people like me trying to get into school and getting rejected and getting discouraged. This was amazing!
This is such a beautiful and inspirational story!! I share so many similarities with Samora and her story, and It is so amazing to see others overcoming some life obstacles and prevailing in the end! I went from an extremely embarrassing 1.0 GPA due to dealing with the death of all 3 of my grandparents within a 4 month's time span, to now being accepted into an Accelerated Bachelor's of Nursing program and hopefully will be completing this program near the top of my cohort. Moral of the story is: NEVER give up, and don't let past mistakes define you and hinder you from accomplishing your goals and one day living your dream life! Samora, me and many others are testament to this! Thank you for this story, Adanna!
+Preston Henry Thank you for watching and Sharon such positive words. What an amazing story you have as well... would you be interested in sharing it on my channel? ☺
I recently found this video and probably watched it 4 times already. First time to hear her journey which is so similar to mine and the rest was for motivation lol “ I am not the mistake and the grades from my past” 🙏🏾
I AM SOOo PROUD OF THIS WOMAN!!!!! I LOVE her story and everything she represents. God is truly with her even when her family left her side and her story is such a blessing especially for myself and others in similar situations. She is inspiring me to get back up after sooooo many failures and believe in myself! I wish nothing but continued success, blessings, prosperity, happiness, and all good things for her.
I decided to return to school a few months ago, and this video has given me the final push. You both are amazing, insightful, and motivational. I really appreciate your words of encouragement. Samora, keep up the great work!
❤️ this post , it was an inspiration and appreciate the honesty about your family . I had a similar situation of my GPA going downhill from a 3.5 . So I took a semester off of school to get my mind together and deal with my family’s problem , multiple sudden deaths and how it all affected me . It takes true guts to do what’s best for you and developing you. 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹
This is such an amazing story , I am so happy to have found this video. I graduated in May With my BS degree in Biology but my GPA was 2.8. This video inspired me and i am grateful. I believe I can do it and i am going to stick to that and follow the necessary steps to that.
I've watched this video once before and I'm watching it again. I got accepted to PA school and am so anxious about it accompanied with semi-weekly cry sessions and daily heart palpatations. Thank you for bringing me back to earth and inspiring me. It's crazy how our minds can take us to such a dark place but the touch of a stranger can bring us back. This pumps me up for PA school !!
You are truly an inspiration. I've shared this video with my two daughters who are now in college, one who had struggled as you had even though she was always very intelligent. And I as well, going back for another degree, this time in medicine and I know what it is to struggle. I had to fight the tears in hearing your story because many years ago I had similar struggles. It's a shame your family didn't understand how much they actually hurt you and caused what sounded to me - like trauma, which likely caused doubt in you and depression. I'm glad you had friends to assist you and that you never gave up. I wish you the best Samora, and you as well Adanna.
The introoooo 😍😍😍 so lit lol. Also I’m SDA and went to church school until I reached 2nd grade. Still went to church regularly after too. So glad it created a foundation for me to stick to my morals in high school, unapologetically.
Thank you everyone that shared their stories on their setbacks and overcoming them. I'm so inspired and have been debating trying school again. I'm extremely book smart, but that's not enough to succeed. I was a single mother with no help when I tried to go to school and just couldn't balance it all and my GPA dropped down to the 2's. I gave up on my dreams and just focused on my child. Now, my I'm married to a great man and he helps and supports me like I've never known. Lately, I've been thinking of going back and finishing school. I work at a huge hospital in N.Va in administration. You guys have motivated me. I'm going to take atleast one class this January. God bless everyone.
+MsClark2009 what a blessing! There's nothing like a supportive spouse! I'm glad these stories have helped push you towards completing your degree! I wish you much success on your endeavour!
This is so beautiful! I am in tears!! Thank you ladies so much for sharing this story. I am preparing to enter my junior year of my my undergrad, and while I do not struggle with a low GPA, I often have doubts that I will be able to get into PA school, or that I am not enough. This has honestly spoken so deeply to my heart. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for sharing. Samora shared her story for individuals like yourself to continue to have faith, and in glad that this documentary has been able to do that.
I ran across your channel. Im a nurse and a nursing major for further my education. She inspired me to push harder. Thanks for sharing your stories. 💜💕🤗
This is giving me SO MUCH comfort!! I started college 10 yrs ago I was not mature, no idea what I wanted to do. My gpa was 2.4 dropped out joined the army in the med field. I got out and I’m back in school straight A’s so far! So fingers crossed!
Your childhood mirror mines! I'm Nigerian-America & I could relate to so much! Especially having problems with ppl only befriending me to only ask for my class notes or related 😩!! Your story is an inspiration!! I have days where (like you said) I see all my friends moving on to the stages of marrying, working in their professional careers, etc & I'm here taken post-baccalaureate (well in the spring semester '18) classes after graduating May '17 & still job searching, but like you said what motivates me to move forward is my a strong desire to become a healthcare provider!! I can relate to your story on every level!! Thank you samora for sharing your journey to PA school & thank you so much Adanna for sharing samora documentary!!! This was amazing & inspiring 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Will definitely refer back to video when needed!!
thenightdances21 You're welcome! Glad that you could get some inspiration from her experience, and yest I'm on Instagram and twitter so definitely hit me up on those!
Adanna The PA yes!! I gain a lot of inspiration from Samora! & I was able to finally shadow a PA (yesterday) who specialize in neurosurgery 😃!! It was the best experience I've ever had & I can't wait to finish my prerequisites for PA school!! I'm so excited for my future after my shadowing experience! I saw a lot of adorable babies (although the clinic specialize in patients from infant to geriatric). An awesome speciality for anyone interested!! I definitely added you on Twitter (don't have a Instagram, yet lol) & thanks 😃😊!!
I have been following a few med school vloggers for over a year now, and I must say I am so glad I have found 2 new brilliant women to follow. I have been in the same boat as Samora with failing out of undergrad and feeling like a failure and disappointment when everyone around me is happy and successful. I love this message of hope and that is what I'm going to take away from it. The past few years I have just been in a depressive rut, working in the restaurant industry and figuring out my life. I'm starting to get my life back together and this is definately the push I needed in the right direction. So thank you, thank you, thank you for your videos that I look forward to binge watching and keep doing amazing thing!!
Amanda, Thanks so much for watching. There is something that one of my subscribers stated and that was that she is on the path that is right for HER life. It's easy to look around and compare yourself to others but you have no idea what they're going through. You have to focus on what path is right for you and go for it. Glad you found some inspiration in this video, and blessings on your journey.
Thank you to Adanna and Samora for sharing this wonderful story with us all. I'm still in undergrad, but Samora's experience hits so close to home; I admire her resilience and both of you women inspire me to keep going and never give up!
I’m Haitian and can totally relate to the strictness of parents. Although my parents wouldn’t go as far as disowning me, it was very stressful for me to tell my mother that I wanted to change my degree from a BS in psychology with the intentions to get my PhD in Neuropsychology to a BFA in Creative Writing. I had never been interested in science and had been a writer and reader from a very young age, but my mother, who is a pharmacist, had always tried to push me into the science field regardless of my obvious disinterest. Going against her wishes and doing what I wanted was extremely trying because like you I grew up in a closed environment, without an identity and always had my family, no one else. Now I’m in graduate school getting my MS in Publishing and although I don’t know quite yet what I want to do with it, I’ve been very happy with the path that I chose because I knew I’d be miserable if I had done what my mother wanted. Thank you for sharing your story!!!!! Your story is inspirational and I hope people listen to it and follow their dreams regardless of what anyone tells them 💜💜
So Stony Brook has just always been a struggle huh 🤧 my gpa plummeted when I transferred here. Reaaallly ruined my dreams of pursuing medicine but thankfully my gpa is climbing and hopefully a post-bac will help
I can totally relate. My first try at college was a disaster. I dropped out and went to community college and went to school for nursing and I'm now an RN. I honestly think that first bit of failure motivated me to work really hard. Thanks for sharing. Also, I thought you were Nigerian because of your name 😁😁
you rock I'm so glad I looked up this you tube video. I'm 40 years old and I have been an CT tech for 11 years but I want more I want to attend PA school. I feel it's my passion you have encouraged me because I have been told no and I'm not smart enough ...but they better watch out ..I will be a PA...thanks ...
This was truly inspirational and it was something I desperately needed to hear. My cumulative GPA is a 3.3 and surprisingly I attend LIU in Brooklyn. With my current GPA I have herd many tell me don’t waste your time and money applying to PA school you won’t get in. And sometime I believe them but then you show us these documentaries that just give me all the fuel to my fire and everything I need to continue moving forward and find ways to raise my GPA and get into PA school whether it takes me 3 tried or 5. So thank you so much Adanna and Samora for being so inspirational.
Mariely De Leon you are absolutely welcome! Definitely don't listen to the nay-sayers. The thing is you are an individual, and the some of your individual application is what will get you into PA school, not your lone GPA. First off you 3.3 is enough to get your application looked at because you meet the minimum GPA requirements for many schools. The thing is what is the average of the others applying in your cycle, and what your other components show. Trust me someone with 6000 HCE hrs and a 3.0 GPA is going to warrant a look. Don't be discouraged, continue to work hard.
I thank God for leading me to this channel, i feel so much better and even more inspired not to give up on my dream of becoming a PA. I was felt i didn't have the chance because of my low GPA. God is faithful
Hey Adanna! Thanks for having Samora share her story. I’m a first generation Haitian-American PA from Long Island, NY as well! Ahh..growing up Haitian..the stories we could tell 😂. Stubborn father, sheltered upbringing 🙋🏾♀️. I’m the eldest of 3. Went to Stony Brook for undergrad & graduated from St. John’s PA program in 2008. I worked inpatient medicine prior to my current job in outpatient oncology. Loving the career I chose & wish you much success on your journey because it’s totally worth it! Glad I came across your channel. Subscribed!
Awee thanks! Welcome to the journey! Although I'm not Haitian I definitely understand the whole Caribbean parents ordeal so I'm glad that some words story speaks to so many of us. You should send me an email so that I can get some information about your oncology experience that would definitely make for pretty interesting true life.
This has been such an inspiration! I think we can all be really hard on ourselves but if we're meant to do something, we have to put in the work and believe in our passions. Thank you so much for this it has made me feel more confident about my current struggles with getting into PA school and realize that I am not alone.
If this is not God talking to me thru this beautiful young lady. My journey is so similar to hers. I thank you So much for allowing her to share her story#my go to motivational video
Another great video that i relate to on so many levels. Sharing the same cultural and religious background of being raised in a Haitian and Seventh Day Adventist household, I genuinely understand her when she says she felt like no one would understand what she went through even if she spoke about it. That feeling has stunted my growth for years and years. I’m so grateful for you Adanna for collaborating on yet another amazing life changing video.
Thank you so much for sharing this.. I just graduated with a not so great GPA and this motivated me big time! Truly failing is when you give up..I'll start my mph next year and apply - God willing I get in somewhere!
Oh wow! After all she has been through, this warmed my heart! I'm so happy for her! I have used her story to encourage my son. He just embarked on his college experience.
Loved this video! I’m a senior in my undergrad and I feel so unprepared with my applications for PA school. It’s comforting to hear that it’s not always the easy route, but in the end, you make it to the same spot!
Not in the medical school or looking to go into it but THANKS SAMORA!!! I AM SOOOO INSPIRED AND THIS HAS DEFINITELY BEEN NICE TO HEAR AND SEE FOR A STUDENT IN A SIMILAR SITUATION!
Thank you so much I needed this. I’m going through the same exact thing right now. Growing up with Haitian parents the pressure is exhausting. I really appreciate this !!!
This video could not come at a better time, I’ve always wanted to be a massage therapist but set my goal a little higher. I am in high school very introverted , and my school recognizes thought and feels they’ve done all they can to help it is up to me at this point. My mother is not supportive wants me to move out once I turn 18, and has never given me guidance on college or high school. My high school experience has been the worst and I’ve dealt w a lot mostly by myself. I am barely picking myself up and recognizing my situation, I’ve always wanted to become a PA but keep stressing on how I’m going to get there. This video provided guidance, clarity, and motivation. This women is very strong and inspirational
I go to The City College of New York and my advisor also had something nasty to say to me, not know that at the moment I was going through depression. I told her, with respect, I will never stop trying and I will come back to tell you once I’ve made it. BTW I really found this video inspirational and gives me and so many others hope.
Oh my God? THS WAS AMAZINGLY INSPIRING. I just don't even know what you stay and how to thank you all for making this. Thank you so much!! MPH here I come. Then PA school!!!
This story was so inspirational to me I’ve decided to enroll back in school after sitting out for 8 years my GPA was awful and I’m working on getting it together now I’m working on my BS in Public Health and hopefully I will continue on the path to PA school thanks for sharing 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you for sharing your story! I am wrapping up my last year of undergrad as a super senior. In need of money before I can even consider PA school. GPA of 2.89. From using GPA calculators, I can see that even if I do really well in these last few classes, I won't make the 3.0. Have no direct patient care hours and not enough funds to start vocational school right after graduation... This inspires me to really strive for what I want but deal with things I need to deal with in a paced manner. Again thank you for sharing your story and Good luck with clinicals!
+Ashley Saavedra that's such a great outlook to have. There's no need to rush things you know you really should plan and prepare because the plans of the diligent lead to profit. Therefore take your time and prepare yourself to be a great PA.
@@brybry865 I applied in 2 cycles in the last 3 years and no luck. Im still slowly taking courses but some of my pre-reqs are getting old so I may have to start doing that. I have more PCE and I see that many schools are dropping the GRE requirement which is great. May go for a MPH to enhance the gpa since my job can pay for it (if I can get in)
Thank both you ladies for sharing! Your both are so inspiring. I'm not in PA school but have my BSN in nursing and struggling to pass nclex. I have been out of school for 8yrs now and finally ready to attempt nclex for the 5th time. Failure has a way of trying to block your dreams. I have been told No in the past (about getting into nursing school), but that didn't stop me from applying and getting in. I just want my time to be Now but God is in control and I need to follow his direction and not mines. (It really feels good to say this)
I TRULY RESPECT REAL PEOPLE THAT ARE NOT AFRAID TO SHARE THEIR FALL SHORT OF LIFE & NOT LETTING OTHER PEOPLE TO OBLITERATE THEIR DREAMS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING. THIS IS INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO FOR ALL THE PEOPLE THAT THINK, THEY WOULD NOT MAKE IT. DREAM BIG! PREPARE TO FAIL BUT NEVER GIVE UP!
This is such a motivational story! It really says: "Don't stop at 90% or any loading number besides the full 100% mark" I am so inspired and in complete awe of the strength, humility and determination of this woman. Thank you for sharing this! This is my coffee start to the day.
Thank you so much ! I had I got dismissed from school as well. I was on my own and being in a bad relationship. I am currently back in school now currently working on my bachelors degree and so far in my third semester. Thank you thank you thank you.
Samora you are literally my Sister from another mother in another dimension! Your story spoke loud and clear to me! I needed to hear this today! And it is my first time watching this channel! Thank you guys!!
I'm not even on route to becoming a PA but I had to stop and listen even after seeing the length of the video I wasnt detered. I'm sooo happy for you , love your story !
Love love love her story I’m going through something very very similar and it feels so great to know that there is someone that went through it and succeeded beyond their circumstances !
Girllllll that is my father! I can relate! My dad feels like his pride is being tested and I as an independent (some say stubborn), I don't really care for it at this point but I know it might just me later on but I know what I want and I am determined to get where I want to go and I don't plan on him stopping me.
Wow! Amazing and inspirational story! Thank you Adana for bringing Samora on. Thank you very much Samora for sharing your trials and tribulations! Merci my Haitian Queen! I'm Haitian as well. I totally understand that stress that old school Haitian Parents can cause you especially if you are a woman. My son's aunt is Haitian and she is also old school and almost does not allow her late teenage daughters breath. I'm very happy for you. I hope you come back when you are done with PA school and share your experience with us. Thank you again.
I'm so glad I found this video! I feel like I've been in school forever. I started college at 16, and I think that was really bad idea because I was young-- trying to figure out what I wanted to do and I was still discovering myself. The stereotype that I was born into is Nursing, but I knew that I didn't want to become a Nurse. So I kept on changing my major, took classes, gave up because I lacked interest or I feel like I wasn't learning much from my instructor. I left college for a couple of years to pursue a technical degree and worked in a clinic. So... this video gave me encouragement!
Started college at 16 too and currently 19 applied to nursing schools got rejected from some and still waiting but if I get denied I have another school with a public health degree so might go to that. Only have 2 years left for college so do that and go to PA school
I’ve recently decided that I want to go to PA school and my college process isn’t going anywhere near how I planned it but this video is really inspiring to me to keep going despite my setbacks. It’s crazy how much I relate to her down to not having an identity, and not knowing who I am
Thank you for sharing! Sometimes it's hard to keep believing but I know I can get there no matter how long it takes and I'm grateful that I keep running into these little reminders and this video was a big help!
Honestly so inspirational. Right now I’m going into my sophomore year with 2.6 after being on probation after my first semester freshman year. Instead of giving up my dream I am volunteering at a nearby hospital, getting involved on campus, and putting my grades first and hopefully I can apply for medical school on time.
Samora’s story is an inspiration to us all!! I finished my undergrad with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. My Postbacc GPA was a 3.3 and my Graduate GPA was a 3.89! My acceptance was a blessing from God! Her story is a testament to never give up on your dream!
Marian Thomas Congratulations Marian! That's awesome! What a wonderful blessing!
Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, PA-C Thank you so much!! I’m forever grateful to have the opportunity to achieve my dream!
Marian Thomas Congratulations! I would love to hear about your journey as well since I’m in the same boat
Monique Robinson Thank you soo much!!!
Kayla Cole Thanks soo much. Do you have an IG? Mine is _mae0711 . I am more than willing to share my story
This is such an inspirational story! MY GPA was an embarrassingly abysmal 1.68 by the end of my first semester of college (Stony Brook University 88'). I was on academic probation. However, after transferring schools, taking a BUNCH of classes, and being patient, my GPA FINALLY got up to a 3.16 (BS in Biology from UDC in 94'). Of course it took 6 years. But hey, the good Lord let me become a PA. Thanks again Adanna, for yet another wonderful video! I REALLY enjoy "meeting " your classmates. I hope you get 3,000 subscribers before the end of 2017!
Wow, same college different year! Glad to see a successful version of my story.
Thanks Dr O!
Wow this is so inspiring! May I ask, what about High School?
I went from 1.7 to PA as well.. its a lot of work but is worth it!
woah I went to stony brook too! I'm considering the occupational therapy or premed route
I almost got kicked out of school and had a 1.9 GPA, now I have a 3.5 GPA and graduate next year. This video is so encouraging 💕
Okay so what did y'all do to get your GPA up to standards? I see a lot of people saying that their GPA was very low but no one's saying how they turned it around
How did you better your GPA?
Such an inspiration! I graduated undergrad with a 2.6 GPA yet I still got into Graduate school holding a steady 4.0 GPA for the past 4 semesters. :)
Amazing !
B00BaDaF00 how did u get into grad school with 2.6gp?
My overall GPA was a 2.6 however, some schools look at your last 30 units. For me, those 30 units were still at a 2.9, which still didn't meet the 3.0 requirement. Fortunately for me, my program required us to also find a Principal Investigator to take us into their lab. I got rejected by many because of my GPA. Luckily, one professor saw me for more than my GPA and GRE scores and took me in. A few weeks later, I was offered admissions. I believe my PI fought for me, which I am extremely grateful for.
B00BaDaF00 wow. Look at you!!!! Lord, pls favor me tooooo, Amen
ANYWAYS........
My HS GPA was 1.414...I was more likely to go to State Penn than Penn State. This boy went from being a NYC street kid and blues/rock/jazz musician to being a Psychologist. NEVER GIVE UP!
How did you do it?!
Okay, root 2 👏
The pre reqs for PA are killing me right now...thanks for the encouragement 👍👍🙏
This the 3rd time I'm back here to boost my confidence. My GPA Is 2.5. I wanna bring it up
Get it done! 💪🏽
You're not alone. I have GPA of 3.2 and I was told that I do not event compete. They are quick to shut you down instead of guiding us.
High school- 1.7
Community College- 2.0
Arizona state 1st year- 3.0
Now... 4.0
I dont like being told what to learn thats why I do well now lol
Brittany Gazia I agree 😂
@@briman2000
a 4.0 GPA means that he got As in the classes that he took. Whereas a 2.0 GPA is a C average GPA.
Thank you! My dedication gets better with time.
How did you improve your GPA?
@veronicasarabia3821 I did poor in high school because it was about being told what to do and how to think and being bombarded with 100's of hours of miniscule tasks that meant nothing. Where college it was all on you to perform and it was all relevant information. Then you were tested to see what you absorbed. High School is a waste, it holds back those with ambition and potential and hurts those who need more help. College only allows to to excel if you're ready.
College raised my GPA because I was allowed to think, ask questions and the info was accessible the way it is in the "real world".
i had a 0.82 and am starting Doctor of Physical Therapy School this Monday!! What a story!!!
Well praise God for that accomplishment
I wish I saw this earlier, my major was pre-med and my advisor too laughed when I told her I wanted to go to pharmacy school. And told me to do psychology instead. Other students told me to ignore her but I thought “hey this is her job she knows best” and I knew I couldn’t have my GPA drop any lower. Took a year off to re-evaluate my life and gain the proper drive that I needed to REALLY accomplish the overall goal. I’m taking the first steps back but I know I will get there ✊🏽 my parents are doubting me every step of the way but I’m doing this for me and my son.
Shannon J I hate to hear your parents and your advisor are doubting you! Just from your comment I know you’ve got what it takes! You can do it! Have faith in yourself. Much love!
Shannon J GO DO WHAT U WANT. My boyfriend is a pharmacist and OWNS two. We are black 😉
It is hard for others to see u in those settings only because they never believed in themselves or have a close minded perception of life and who works in those positions.
YAAS QUEEN!
Nice to see this! Keep going!!!!
Please don't give into their doubts! They're sorry folks and ultimately no matter how much they want to micro-manage or want you to live according to their limitations your life is yours to live. Keep going and succeed in your dreams
Parents who never had the opportunity to pursue a higher education don't understand how much private and home life affect children pursuing a degree, one, because you have to live in whatever environment it is that's being created, secondly making the environment better is out of that child's control and so they only learn to get by and just survive each day rather competing with versions of them self to evolve as a person. It just sucks all in all and through and through.
Attending uni is already enough pressure, now imagine attending uni having depression, battling with self- worth and failing every course that can drive any young adult borderline crazy.
I couldn't like this video enough! As a Haitian woman, eldest of 3, a former nursing student who dropped out of nursing and graduated with a 2.99 GPA, disowned by my father and hated by mother, Seventh Day and i can go on ... I can literally see me in her. And this video has genuinely helped me more than you know. Thank you so much to the both of you for sharing!
what do you do with your Public Health Degree
She was never able to form herself. That statement hit me so hard. Honestly, I am in that same boat. I don't know who I am either. All my life it has been my parents defining me. I don't know what I want to do with my life yet, and hearing that I am not the only one makes me feel less lonely. Her story is truly inspirational and so relatable.
If you’re trying to find yourself, you’re gonna lose yourself. Find your identity in Christ.
This video gave me more motivation. My parents are divorced and I was living under my moms roof. Grew up in an abusive environment and left the house not knowing I suffered from CPTSD. once my grades flunked after college, sought out a therapist, she diagnosed me and now I had to take a year and a half off from college. I just got accepted again and am an aspiring NP. Thank you for sharing your story!:)
Amada DePalma good luck girl! I suffer from CPTSD and I’m debating between nursing and PA. We’ll get through it, it’s hard but God has a plan for us!
Here I am crying (literally) over my 2.6 GPA (due to ONE F🙄, the infamous organic chem) glad to know there’s still hope🤗
There's always hope...
Organic Chem gave me a butt whooping as far as the north is from the south! My professor refused to help anyone & would talk down on you when you went to her office hours. Thankfully I was able to withdrawal from the class before the deadline & plan on taking it somewhere else. We got this!🤗
Girlllllll I graduated with a 2.76 and I’m going back to get some pre reqs.... I’m scareeeee with precal but I’m willing to put in the work like NEVER BEFOREEE. We got this!
Stay strong princess, you got this!
omg me too 2.6 due to one f on organic chem and I have to re-take it this fall please guys pray for me. I really want to be a PA and I will be taking all the pre-reqs im so scared by I really need to make it work.
Insane that Samora worked at Starbucks too! I’m working my way up to become a Shift Manager right now. I’m currently attending college but I’m dealing with mental abuse. My family is also very religious, they control me, physically abuse me, tell me I’m worthless. I’ve always been a 1.0 - 2.0 gpa student since middle school. I passed my Bio 131 with an A but I literally had to walk away from my family. I came back because they always manage to make me feel guilty about my decisions. I’m in bio 233 with 2 jobs working from 4:00am - 9:00pm. I have a 3 hours gap that I use to attend school. Having so many things going is affecting my grades right now. But watching this inspired me, I will be a fucking Physical Therapist with a fuckinggg doctoral degree!!! Stay strong people!
"I am not the mistakes and the grades of my past" was worth the entire video. TFS. Christianity is such a blessing, and it is sad when the true love of Jesus is hindered by religion and not Relationship with the Son and the Father. Again TFS.
Her story really touched me because I went through the worst in my last year of college and was discouraged to apply to schools because of my cumulative GPA. I’m so motivated to continue with pursing my dreams! Thank you Samora!
Yep skys the limit
OMG. This hits close to home. I started undergrad in 2009 and it was a disaster. I was on academic probation twice and suspended. I basically just stopped going to school in the middle of a semester in Fall 2012. I had 1.23 GPA at that point. I took some time off to work then ended up moving back in with my parents. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I enrolled in community college just to appease my parents and barely made it through that but got my A.S. degree. I had heard about PAs before but never really gave them much thought. I did some research and something clicked and I knew that this was what I wanted to do with my life. Currently I'm at a different 4-yr school with a 3.8 GPA and will be graduating next fall(on that 9 year Bachelors degree plan lbvs). I'm worried that PA schools will look at my old grades and go "oh hell no" so this story is very motivating for me. Keep them coming Adanna.
I know how you feel...but you got this. You are rocking that GPA and schools will take notice of that. Just make sure when you are ready to apply, you choose schools that clearly state that they take a holistic approach. To me, that means they will take the time to look at your application instead of dismissing you because of your cumulative GPA. I was told by one PA progam admin that although she noticed my low cumulative GPA when she was reviewing apps, she knew that she had to take a closer look at my app, because only a crazy person would apply with such a low GPA. And after looking she saw that I did well as an older student etc. Those are the programs that you need to spend your money applying to and there are quite a few out there. Good luck!
vettech10 schools will never just say no if you show progress. You have to make sure that your PS, HCE, and Shadowing hrs also reflect your dedication to succeeding in the healthcare field. look at schools that may take a more holistic approach to their acceptances and calculate you GPA for yourself, so that you know exactly where you stand over all. You will be fine, just stay focused and put in the work. It may not be easy but you'll thank yourself later when you're in PA school!
Adanna The PA I apologize but what does PS mean? I have a BA in health care administration and once I've entered the work force I've realized this field didn't suit my personality. I'm going back to school to meet my pre req for PA school. However, my GPA is 2.84. I've had some personal and family issues during my undergrad. I have been doing really well on my classes I am in right now and have recently applied for a patient care technician position at my current employer. Please help!
vettech10 omg this is like my life. It’s crazy lol
How are you now?
Did u get
Into a PA program?
With tears in my eyes and a heavy heart, I went searching for something. Glad I found your channel♥️♥️
I hope your heart is less heavy today. Thank you for coming through to my channel :)
Adanna The PA oh beautiful yes; an encouragement to continue my journey, The Lord has a way of leading you to someone’s testimony ♥️♥️♥️to remind you- hold your head up and proceed in life with a little more faith!! Continue to be a blessing and testimony, Many more blessings, guidance, and prosperity 👌👌💪🏾💪🏾
I'm 36 and thinking about going back to PA school with a 2.5 GPA in undergrad and a 3.5 GPA with a M.S. Biomedical Science. I am beyond inspired by this story. Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m so sorry to hear but I completely understand about our Caribbean parents not supporting us when we don’t live the life THEY want. It can be incredibly damaging but glad to see your success🌺
Thank god mine are understanding
You should do a True life about a student who had to apply multiple times to PAs school.. I think it’s really common but a lot people aren’t aware and get discouraged
+Teresa_Rose that sounds like a good idea.
I would love to see this too! or for any other health professional like Nursing or med school
You definitely inspired me Samora ! Thank you for sharing this story . I too , suffered from a huge depression and it showed in my grades . I went from a 4.0 , to 1.0 in a couple of semesters . Math was my stumbling block in college and I needed to pass that class to move ahead . It was hard . I definitely took a break . I was on academic probation , I took the class 5 or 6 times.. everyone thought I had a learning disability when it came to math but watching your story , has truly changed my mindset and I’m willing to continue . Not for others but for me . Thank you so much!
Good luck with PA school and will check out your restaurant once I’m in the area.
Thank you again! Best wishes
From a .60 GPA in 2019 to now a college graduate 🎓 and nursing student. God is faithful!! 🤗. All things are possible through him
Won’t He do it!
Her story was soooo inspirational…. Through God, all things are possible! This was great Adanna
This is so inspiring to me. I worked so hard last year to get the opportunity to interview for an occupational therapy program and got the offer. I have a 2.95 cgpa and was competing with people with CGPA of 3.8 -4.0 I was waitlisted. I felt stupid and inferior to the others I applied with. It took me abit to climb out of that depression and get the resolve to push harder and apply again next year. I stand to bring my CGPA up to a 3.0 and up my observation hours to improve my application. So many people doubt me now and tell me I'm wasting my time and need a plan B. In my mind there is never a plan B theres only Plan A. I'll never give up. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
this was inspiring! do you have an update?
Hands-down, MOST INSPIRATIONAL PA-related video that I've ever seen. Samora, you are goals ma'am. You have a new follower.
You are so very sweet. I don't have an awesome TH-cam channel like Adanna, but you can follow me on IG. I am happy you found some inspiration in my story :)
Girl, I'm a PhD candidate in Public Policy and can't relate to the PA journey. But the thumbnail had me stop by to hear this testimony. Wow, what a story! Continued success with all of your endeavors, Samora! Tfs!!
I'm sure she will appreciate your kind words.
I’m in highschool thinking it’s over for me, thinking I’ve ruined my future. I’ve had a very challenging childhood and lately I’ve been struggling with self motivation but your testimony really is a witness to Romans 8:28 (All things work together for the Good of those who love him) and Jeremiah 29:11 (I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a future)! No matter how much we mess up no matter our mistakes NOTHING/NOBODY can screw up what God has for us! God is good! This really motivated me and gave me hope! God bless you! ❤️❤️❤️
Honestly college is a new start, just start over and try your best!
This documentary inspired me to tears! I needed this message today to just keep pushing forward... people like me trying to get into school and getting rejected and getting discouraged. This was amazing!
Thank you, and yes definitely keep pushing... keep moving forward... keep the faith!
This is such a beautiful and inspirational story!! I share so many similarities with Samora and her story, and It is so amazing to see others overcoming some life obstacles and prevailing in the end! I went from an extremely embarrassing 1.0 GPA due to dealing with the death of all 3 of my grandparents within a 4 month's time span, to now being accepted into an Accelerated Bachelor's of Nursing program and hopefully will be completing this program near the top of my cohort. Moral of the story is: NEVER give up, and don't let past mistakes define you and hinder you from accomplishing your goals and one day living your dream life! Samora, me and many others are testament to this! Thank you for this story, Adanna!
+Preston Henry Thank you for watching and Sharon such positive words. What an amazing story you have as well... would you be interested in sharing it on my channel? ☺
i have a 1.3 gpa and i want to transfer but have no idea what to do
Having your family support is very vital in every phase of one's life.
I recently found this video and probably watched it 4 times already. First time to hear her journey which is so similar to mine and the rest was for motivation lol “ I am not the mistake and the grades from my past” 🙏🏾
Speak sis! Don't let anyone tell you different. There is purpose on your life and you will fulfill it. Just keep pushing. 😊
I AM SOOo PROUD OF THIS WOMAN!!!!! I LOVE her story and everything she represents. God is truly with her even when her family left her side and her story is such a blessing especially for myself and others in similar situations. She is inspiring me to get back up after sooooo many failures and believe in myself! I wish nothing but continued success, blessings, prosperity, happiness, and all good things for her.
I have no interest in PA, but I'm glad I clicked on the video ! My path is dentistry & I can definitely relate to Samora
I decided to return to school a few months ago, and this video has given me the final push. You both are amazing, insightful, and motivational. I really appreciate your words of encouragement. Samora, keep up the great work!
❤️ this post , it was an inspiration and appreciate the honesty about your family . I had a similar situation of my GPA going downhill from a 3.5 . So I took a semester off of school to get my mind together and deal with my family’s problem , multiple sudden deaths and how it all affected me . It takes true guts to do what’s best for you and developing you. 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹
This is such an amazing story , I am so happy to have found this video. I graduated in May With my BS degree in Biology but my GPA was 2.8. This video inspired me and i am grateful. I believe I can do it and i am going to stick to that and follow the necessary steps to that.
Did you get into PA school
I've watched this video once before and I'm watching it again. I got accepted to PA school and am so anxious about it accompanied with semi-weekly cry sessions and daily heart palpatations. Thank you for bringing me back to earth and inspiring me. It's crazy how our minds can take us to such a dark place but the touch of a stranger can bring us back. This pumps me up for PA school !!
You are truly an inspiration. I've shared this video with my two daughters who are now in college, one who had struggled as you had even though she was always very intelligent. And I as well, going back for another degree, this time in medicine and I know what it is to struggle. I had to fight the tears in hearing your story because many years ago I had similar struggles. It's a shame your family didn't understand how much they actually hurt you and caused what sounded to me - like trauma, which likely caused doubt in you and depression. I'm glad you had friends to assist you and that you never gave up. I wish you the best Samora, and you as well Adanna.
The introoooo 😍😍😍 so lit lol. Also I’m SDA and went to church school until I reached 2nd grade. Still went to church regularly after too. So glad it created a foundation for me to stick to my morals in high school, unapologetically.
WOW. Just finishing up. This story was amazing! You are so strong ❤️
Thank you everyone that shared their stories on their setbacks and overcoming them. I'm so inspired and have been debating trying school again. I'm extremely book smart, but that's not enough to succeed. I was a single mother with no help when I tried to go to school and just couldn't balance it all and my GPA dropped down to the 2's. I gave up on my dreams and just focused on my child. Now, my I'm married to a great man and he helps and supports me like I've never known. Lately, I've been thinking of going back and finishing school. I work at a huge hospital in N.Va in administration. You guys have motivated me. I'm going to take atleast one class this January. God bless everyone.
+MsClark2009 what a blessing! There's nothing like a supportive spouse! I'm glad these stories have helped push you towards completing your degree! I wish you much success on your endeavour!
This is so beautiful! I am in tears!! Thank you ladies so much for sharing this story. I am preparing to enter my junior year of my my undergrad, and while I do not struggle with a low GPA, I often have doubts that I will be able to get into PA school, or that I am not enough. This has honestly spoken so deeply to my heart. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for sharing. Samora shared her story for individuals like yourself to continue to have faith, and in glad that this documentary has been able to do that.
I ran across your channel. Im a nurse and a nursing major for further my education. She inspired me to push harder. Thanks for sharing your stories. 💜💕🤗
Thank you for watching! Stay strong on your nursing journey, we both know it will all pay off in the end.
This story was phenomenal! Thank you for getting in contact with Samora and creating such inspiring content!
No problem at all. It was such a pleasure and honor for Samora to be willing to share her story in my Documentary. Thank you for watching
This is giving me SO MUCH comfort!! I started college 10 yrs ago I was not mature, no idea what I wanted to do. My gpa was 2.4 dropped out joined the army in the med field. I got out and I’m back in school straight A’s so far! So fingers crossed!
🤞🏽you got this!!!
Your childhood mirror mines! I'm Nigerian-America & I could relate to so much! Especially having problems with ppl only befriending me to only ask for my class notes or related 😩!! Your story is an inspiration!! I have days where (like you said) I see all my friends moving on to the stages of marrying, working in their professional careers, etc & I'm here taken post-baccalaureate (well in the spring semester '18) classes after graduating May '17 & still job searching, but like you said what motivates me to move forward is my a strong desire to become a healthcare provider!! I can relate to your story on every level!! Thank you samora for sharing your journey to PA school & thank you so much Adanna for sharing samora documentary!!! This was amazing & inspiring 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Will definitely refer back to video when needed!!
Oh & I didn't realize you was in Twitter Adanna! Will definitely follow & now I'm thinking about creating a Instagram account lol!! Thanks again!!
You are very welcome! Push through sis:)
Samora Charles thank you ❤️!!
thenightdances21 You're welcome! Glad that you could get some inspiration from her experience, and yest I'm on Instagram and twitter so definitely hit me up on those!
Adanna The PA yes!! I gain a lot of inspiration from Samora! & I was able to finally shadow a PA (yesterday) who specialize in neurosurgery 😃!! It was the best experience I've ever had & I can't wait to finish my prerequisites for PA school!! I'm so excited for my future after my shadowing experience! I saw a lot of adorable babies (although the clinic specialize in patients from infant to geriatric). An awesome speciality for anyone interested!! I definitely added you on Twitter (don't have a Instagram, yet lol) & thanks 😃😊!!
I have been following a few med school vloggers for over a year now, and I must say I am so glad I have found 2 new brilliant women to follow. I have been in the same boat as Samora with failing out of undergrad and feeling like a failure and disappointment when everyone around me is happy and successful. I love this message of hope and that is what I'm going to take away from it. The past few years I have just been in a depressive rut, working in the restaurant industry and figuring out my life. I'm starting to get my life back together and this is definately the push I needed in the right direction.
So thank you, thank you, thank you for your videos that I look forward to binge watching and keep doing amazing thing!!
Amanda, Thanks so much for watching. There is something that one of my subscribers stated and that was that she is on the path that is right for HER life. It's easy to look around and compare yourself to others but you have no idea what they're going through. You have to focus on what path is right for you and go for it. Glad you found some inspiration in this video, and blessings on your journey.
Needed this positive energy to start my journey for PT school.
Thank you to Adanna and Samora for sharing this wonderful story with us all. I'm still in undergrad, but Samora's experience hits so close to home; I admire her resilience and both of you women inspire me to keep going and never give up!
ada chioma that is the only way you will be able to succeed, Don't Give Up!
I’m Haitian and can totally relate to the strictness of parents. Although my parents wouldn’t go as far as disowning me, it was very stressful for me to tell my mother that I wanted to change my degree from a BS in psychology with the intentions to get my PhD in Neuropsychology to a BFA in Creative Writing. I had never been interested in science and had been a writer and reader from a very young age, but my mother, who is a pharmacist, had always tried to push me into the science field regardless of my obvious disinterest. Going against her wishes and doing what I wanted was extremely trying because like you I grew up in a closed environment, without an identity and always had my family, no one else.
Now I’m in graduate school getting my MS in Publishing and although I don’t know quite yet what I want to do with it, I’ve been very happy with the path that I chose because I knew I’d be miserable if I had done what my mother wanted. Thank you for sharing your story!!!!! Your story is inspirational and I hope people listen to it and follow their dreams regardless of what anyone tells them 💜💜
Thank you so much for this. Sometimes you just need to know that you are not the only one and that it does get better.
Ann Marie hold fast girl!
So Stony Brook has just always been a struggle huh 🤧 my gpa plummeted when I transferred here. Reaaallly ruined my dreams of pursuing medicine but thankfully my gpa is climbing and hopefully a post-bac will help
I was accepted with a 2.56 GPA, YOU CAN DO IT!! I couldn’t do it without God. Thank you Jesus 🙏🏽. I start June 2024
God is good!!!! What PA school did you apply to?
@@bear-yx9tz MEDEX
How did you do it???
You are never alone! Reading most of these comments gives me hope! Working on bringing my science GPA up so I can apply for PA school!
I can totally relate. My first try at college was a disaster. I dropped out and went to community college and went to school for nursing and I'm now an RN. I honestly think that first bit of failure motivated me to work really hard. Thanks for sharing.
Also, I thought you were Nigerian because of your name 😁😁
you rock I'm so glad I looked up this you tube video. I'm 40 years old and I have been an CT tech for 11 years but I want more I want to attend PA school. I feel it's my passion you have encouraged me because I have been told no and I'm not smart enough ...but they better watch out ..I will be a PA...thanks ...
This was truly inspirational and it was something I desperately needed to hear. My cumulative GPA is a 3.3 and surprisingly I attend LIU in Brooklyn. With my current GPA I have herd many tell me don’t waste your time and money applying to PA school you won’t get in. And sometime I believe them but then you show us these documentaries that just give me all the fuel to my fire and everything I need to continue moving forward and find ways to raise my GPA and get into PA school whether it takes me 3 tried or 5. So thank you so much Adanna and Samora for being so inspirational.
Mariely De Leon you are absolutely welcome! Definitely don't listen to the nay-sayers. The thing is you are an individual, and the some of your individual application is what will get you into PA school, not your lone GPA. First off you 3.3 is enough to get your application looked at because you meet the minimum GPA requirements for many schools. The thing is what is the average of the others applying in your cycle, and what your other components show. Trust me someone with 6000 HCE hrs and a 3.0 GPA is going to warrant a look. Don't be discouraged, continue to work hard.
Adanna The PA thank you 😊 I appreciate the advice and the motivation
Stuff like this make people keep chasing their dreams ! Thank you my sista 🍎
I thank God for leading me to this channel, i feel so much better and even more inspired not to give up on my dream of becoming a PA. I was felt i didn't have the chance because of my low GPA. God is faithful
and she's probably an amazing PA because the passion is actually there.
She is an amazing PA! Among other things.
Hey Adanna! Thanks for having Samora share her story. I’m a first generation Haitian-American PA from Long Island, NY as well! Ahh..growing up Haitian..the stories we could tell 😂. Stubborn father, sheltered upbringing 🙋🏾♀️. I’m the eldest of 3. Went to Stony Brook for undergrad & graduated from St. John’s PA program in 2008. I worked inpatient medicine prior to my current job in outpatient oncology. Loving the career I chose & wish you much success on your journey because it’s totally worth it! Glad I came across your channel. Subscribed!
Awee thanks! Welcome to the journey! Although I'm not Haitian I definitely understand the whole Caribbean parents ordeal so I'm glad that some words story speaks to so many of us. You should send me an email so that I can get some information about your oncology experience that would definitely make for pretty interesting true life.
Adanna The PA Sure! I sent you a message on IG 😊
This has been such an inspiration! I think we can all be really hard on ourselves but if we're meant to do something, we have to put in the work and believe in our passions. Thank you so much for this it has made me feel more confident about my current struggles with getting into PA school and realize that I am not alone.
Maite Antola you definitely aren't alone, but the struggle will make you appreciate the triumph oh so much more when it comes. Stay strong!
If this is not God talking to me thru this beautiful young lady. My journey is so similar to hers. I thank you So much for allowing her to share her story#my go to motivational video
Another great video that i relate to on so many levels. Sharing the same cultural and religious background of being raised in a Haitian and Seventh Day Adventist household, I genuinely understand her when she says she felt like no one would understand what she went through even if she spoke about it. That feeling has stunted my growth for years and years. I’m so grateful for you Adanna for collaborating on yet another amazing life changing video.
Thanks for your encouraging words. It's nice making content that people can relate to.
Thank you so much for sharing this.. I just graduated with a not so great GPA and this motivated me big time! Truly failing is when you give up..I'll start my mph next year and apply - God willing I get in somewhere!
Oh wow! After all she has been through, this warmed my heart! I'm so happy for her! I have used her story to encourage my son. He just embarked on his college experience.
Loved this video! I’m a senior in my undergrad and I feel so unprepared with my applications for PA school. It’s comforting to hear that it’s not always the easy route, but in the end, you make it to the same spot!
What is your major if you dont mind me asking?
Samora's story means SO much to me, I truly appreciate you interviewing her, it has motivated me not to give up. Thank you Adanna!
Not in the medical school or looking to go into it but THANKS SAMORA!!! I AM SOOOO INSPIRED AND THIS HAS DEFINITELY BEEN NICE TO HEAR AND SEE FOR A STUDENT IN A SIMILAR SITUATION!
So blessed by her story THANK YOU Adanna and Samora!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much I needed this. I’m going through the same exact thing right now. Growing up with Haitian parents the pressure is exhausting. I really appreciate this !!!
0.9 GPA. Wow. That seems almost impossible.
I truly needed this video!!! Thank you!! Her story is amazing,she should write a book! Very motivating!!!
I agree! Samora if you're reading this... jump on that book! lol
This boosted my confidence from worrying about my below average gpa not reflecting my true capability to pursue medicine
This video could not come at a better time, I’ve always wanted to be a massage therapist but set my goal a little higher. I am in high school very introverted , and my school recognizes thought and feels they’ve done all they can to help it is up to me at this point. My mother is not supportive wants me to move out once I turn 18, and has never given me guidance on college or high school. My high school experience has been the worst and I’ve dealt w a lot mostly by myself. I am barely picking myself up and recognizing my situation, I’ve always wanted to become a PA but keep stressing on how I’m going to get there. This video provided guidance, clarity, and motivation. This women is very strong and inspirational
Isn't she though!
This story is so inspiring for me being 39 and wanting to become an RN and then Nurse Practitioner.
I go to The City College of New York and my advisor also had something nasty to say to me, not know that at the moment I was going through depression. I told her, with respect, I will never stop trying and I will come back to tell you once I’ve made it. BTW I really found this video inspirational and gives me and so many others hope.
Oh my God? THS WAS AMAZINGLY INSPIRING. I just don't even know what you stay and how to thank you all for making this. Thank you so much!! MPH here I come. Then PA school!!!
I'll say your welcome for Samora
Yes these Haitian parents are very strict. But u come out well.
They give a whole new meaning to tough love. Lol
As a Dominican I can relate lol
This story was so inspirational to me I’ve decided to enroll back in school after sitting out for 8 years my GPA was awful and I’m working on getting it together now I’m working on my BS in Public Health and hopefully I will continue on the path to PA school thanks for sharing 🤗🤗🤗
Blessings on your journey. Stay the course, it will come quicker than you think!
Thank you for sharing your story! I am wrapping up my last year of undergrad as a super senior. In need of money before I can even consider PA school. GPA of 2.89. From using GPA calculators, I can see that even if I do really well in these last few classes, I won't make the 3.0. Have no direct patient care hours and not enough funds to start vocational school right after graduation... This inspires me to really strive for what I want but deal with things I need to deal with in a paced manner. Again thank you for sharing your story and Good luck with clinicals!
+Ashley Saavedra that's such a great outlook to have. There's no need to rush things you know you really should plan and prepare because the plans of the diligent lead to profit. Therefore take your time and prepare yourself to be a great PA.
How is it going now?
@@brybry865 I applied in 2 cycles in the last 3 years and no luck. Im still slowly taking courses but some of my pre-reqs are getting old so I may have to start doing that. I have more PCE and I see that many schools are dropping the GRE requirement which is great. May go for a MPH to enhance the gpa since my job can pay for it (if I can get in)
The black girl magic made me cry! I loved this and most definitely needed it especially after the semesters I've had.
not even 4 minutes in and I already relate to Samora
Thank both you ladies for sharing! Your both are so inspiring. I'm not in PA school but have my BSN in nursing and struggling to pass nclex. I have been out of school for 8yrs now and finally ready to attempt nclex for the 5th time. Failure has a way of trying to block your dreams. I have been told No in the past (about getting into nursing school), but that didn't stop me from applying and getting in. I just want my time to be Now but God is in control and I need to follow his direction and not mines. (It really feels good to say this)
So long as God still places that passion within you, you must never stop pursuing! Thank you for your message ☺
Adanna The PA Thank you❤
Loved this!. The realness y’all exude is EVERYTHING and more. Faithfulness! 🙏🏽👏🏽❤️
This blessed me in many ways, I️ can’t even begin to put it in words.
jasmine Coleman Just glad that it resonated with you. That's exactly why I made this Doc so ppl can be inspired and see that PA school is attainable.
I TRULY RESPECT REAL PEOPLE THAT ARE NOT AFRAID TO SHARE THEIR FALL SHORT OF LIFE & NOT LETTING OTHER PEOPLE TO OBLITERATE THEIR DREAMS.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
THIS IS INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO FOR ALL THE PEOPLE THAT THINK, THEY WOULD NOT MAKE IT.
DREAM BIG!
PREPARE TO FAIL BUT NEVER GIVE UP!
This is such a motivational story! It really says: "Don't stop at 90% or any loading number besides the full 100% mark" I am so inspired and in complete awe of the strength, humility and determination of this woman. Thank you for sharing this! This is my coffee start to the day.
She's such a great women! Definitely motivation for anyone's day.
Thank you so much ! I had I got dismissed from school as well. I was on my own and being in a bad relationship. I am currently back in school now currently working on my bachelors degree and so far in my third semester. Thank you thank you thank you.
Samora you are literally my Sister from another mother in another dimension! Your story spoke loud and clear to me! I needed to hear this today! And it is my first time watching this channel! Thank you guys!!
Being Haitian, trust me I felt this 100%. Im so proud of you! Good luck to you and your future endeavors !
I'm not even on route to becoming a PA but I had to stop and listen even after seeing the length of the video I wasnt detered. I'm sooo happy for you , love your story !
Thank you for watching ☺
Love love love her story I’m going through something very very similar and it feels so great to know that there is someone that went through it and succeeded beyond their circumstances !
Girllllll that is my father! I can relate! My dad feels like his pride is being tested and I as an independent (some say stubborn), I don't really care for it at this point but I know it might just me later on but I know what I want and I am determined to get where I want to go and I don't plan on him stopping me.
Great video! Still working my way up to get into PA school too. This was an amazing interview.
Thank you, and keep the grind alive!
Wow! Amazing and inspirational story!
Thank you Adana for bringing Samora on.
Thank you very much Samora for sharing your trials and tribulations!
Merci my Haitian Queen!
I'm Haitian as well. I totally understand that stress that old school Haitian Parents can cause you especially if you are a woman. My son's aunt is Haitian and she is also old school and almost does not allow her late teenage daughters breath.
I'm very happy for you.
I hope you come back when you are done with PA school and share your experience with us.
Thank you again.
I'm so glad I found this video!
I feel like I've been in school forever. I started college at 16, and I think that was really bad idea because I was young-- trying to figure out what I wanted to do and I was still discovering myself. The stereotype that I was born into is Nursing, but I knew that I didn't want to become a Nurse. So I kept on changing my major, took classes, gave up because I lacked interest or I feel like I wasn't learning much from my instructor. I left college for a couple of years to pursue a technical degree and worked in a clinic. So... this video gave me encouragement!
Started college at 16 too and currently 19 applied to nursing schools got rejected from some and still waiting but if I get denied I have another school with a public health degree so might go to that. Only have 2 years left for college so do that and go to PA school
I’ve recently decided that I want to go to PA school and my college process isn’t going anywhere near how I planned it but this video is really inspiring to me to keep going despite my setbacks. It’s crazy how much I relate to her down to not having an identity, and not knowing who I am
Thank you for sharing! Sometimes it's hard to keep believing but I know I can get there no matter how long it takes and I'm grateful that I keep running into these little reminders and this video was a big help!
Honestly so inspirational. Right now I’m going into my sophomore year with 2.6 after being on probation after my first semester freshman year. Instead of giving up my dream I am volunteering at a nearby hospital, getting involved on campus, and putting my grades first and hopefully I can apply for medical school on time.