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I'm very sorry for providing only a partial history to protect my privacy! Begging is not a good habit, but it is my last option. Exposing my privacy to the public is something very rare for any responsible person. MY LIFE CHALLENGE I'm Musa Abdulkarim, a 28-year-old Black African, 400-level medical student, born in a village called Jaywick, Tendring District, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, East of England, UK. I am studying at a university about 70 miles away from Clacton-on-Sea. My father passed away when I was about 2 or 3 years old, and later, my mother followed him while I was still young. My older brother took me to Clacton, where he lived, and then took over responsibility for me. During my teenage years, he tragically died in a car accident. From that point, I became responsible for almost everything, especially school. A career is an important aspect of everyone's life. It determines the kind of lifestyle one will lead and their position in society. My dream has always been to become a medical doctor, despite the fact that this dream was slow to come true due to a lack of financial support. I completed secondary school in 2014. While I was in boarding school, I had to visit nearby companies to seek a job. With that, I was able to finish school, but unfortunately, at that time, the funds I had were not enough to study Medicine. Given this critical situation, I managed to study Science Laboratory Technology and obtained a diploma certificate. After that, I realised that the course had no relation to the healthcare field. Fortunately, I was able to get a part-time job at a private laboratory, where I spent about 3 years saving money and planning to become a medical doctor. In 2018, I applied for MBBS, but unfortunately, I was given a spot in Biochemistry instead of Medicine, so I rejected the admission. In 2019, I was given admission to study Medicine at a university 70 miles away from where I lived. With the money I earned while working at the lab, I was able to pay for tuition fees, accommodation, food, and other expenses up until my second year (200 level). I had to leave the job because I couldn’t manage both work and my studies. Currently, I am not receiving any financial assistance from anyone. What is really troubling me is keeping silent about my problems, as I hesitate to request or beg for help. What terrifies me now is not food, but the upcoming tuition fee for the 2024/2025 session and accommodation costs. This is very alarming, and it feels like my dreams are facing challenges at every turn. Additionally, my younger sisters, brothers, and cousins are in our home (where my older brother passed away), all of whom are looking to me for support while I’m still in school. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE When I was about 10 years old, I fell from a tree and fractured my hand and leg. This caused many medical complications, such as frequent fainting (syncope). To this day, I have a permanent leg injury (limping). After the accident, people from my area took me to a nearby local clinic, but due to the lack of good healthcare services, I went days without receiving proper treatment. This delay led to a leg abscess, swelling, and pus. It was from this experience that I began aiming to become a medical professional, particularly a doctor. Although I don’t believe my race as a Black person was the cause of my neglect, I recognise that poverty and the absence of parents played a significant role. I was eventually taken to an urban hospital, but I only stayed for a few days. Unfortunately, only paramedics were available to perform basic injury management. During my time in the hospital, I realised that our community was in desperate need of doctors and nurses. Women and children were at high risk of serious medical conditions due to the lack of adequate healthcare. Many women died during childbirth because of insufficient medical care. It was during this time that I understood how crucial a doctor is, especially in rural areas like ours. I decided that I wanted to become either a paediatrician or a gynaecologist, even though I had no financial support. In school, I studied diligently as if my life depended on it to fulfil my dream, knowing that I wouldn’t receive financial help from my older brothers or uncles, who were also struggling financially. Most people in my community don’t value education, and it is hard to see how they could help someone like me pursue my ambition, even though my success would benefit them too. Recently, I’ve noticed that many people in my community are dying from hepatitis due to poor sanitation, lack of awareness, and poor personal hygiene. The most horrible thing is that many children and young adults are showing signs and symptoms of the disease. Fulfilling my dream of becoming a medical doctor would have a significant positive impact on Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, and the wider UK community. It is for this reason that I am pleading for assistance with funding, advice, mentorship, or any form of support that could help me until graduation. Through the help of good-hearted people, poor students can reach their true potential and achieve their dreams. I hope this essay has been understood, and I sincerely hope the reader will consider my situation.Thank you. Yours sincerely, Musa Abdulkarim BELOW IS THE BREAKDOWN OF REQUEST 1.Tuition fee=£9,535 2.Accomondation fee/year=£12,160 3.others expenses+vehicle:£5000 Total=£26,513