College Education
I am studying medicine at a University in Thailand. Here, students spend six years in medical schools and three years of internship before they can fully function as a physician (หรือ before they can become a full fledged physician). After internship, they may choose to specialize in a field of medicine of their choice.
I am 25 years old and working as a medical intern (หรือ I am 25 years old and completing my internship) in Bangkok. My parents paid approximately $10,000 for my six-year tuition. They had spent seven years to save this money for me. It was not easy for them. Therefore, every month, I am giving them some of my salary. It is a small token of my appreciation since they have sacrificed so much for me and given me so much throughout my life.
I have two more years left for my internship. After that, my salary will be greater. I am planning to save up for at least three years after my internship because I would like to study Psychology in the United States. I hope to receive some scholarship from the Thai government to help pay for the tuition.
I know that studying abroad comes with a huge price tag, but it is an ambition that I have nurtured and valued all my life.