Brooklyn Wilson
Meeting medical students during her undergraduate degree sparked Brooklyn's passion for studying the "well-grounded degree" of medicine.
"I always enjoyed biology at school and found science interesting. I initially took a gap year after leaving high school as I wasn't certain what the right path was for me.
"Medicine was always something in the back of my mind, but I had never met anyone who studied it. A few years into my undergraduate degree, I was growing a passion for science communication.
Upon meeting medical students, I realised what a well-rounded degree medicine offered. Aspects of personal development and growth intertwined with academics were very different from what my undergraduate degree had offered me.
"Having grown up in Northland, I find Auckland isn't too far away. Being able to come home during my breaks without catching a flight was one of the main appeals for me.
"I will end up studying for six years, which I would never have considered an option when leaving school. My biggest misconception was that my life would stop or be put on hold while studying. But this is not the case. There is much more flexibility than you would think. You are still able to continue with your sports and hobbies.
"I love my life and it is a real privilege to be able to study full-time. I have had so many incredible opportunities and met incredible people through studying."