Acceptance into the Ph.D. program in economics represented a culmination of a challenging academic journey marked by health battles. After years of determination and hard work, the acceptance was emotional and fulfilling. However, the allure of a startup opportunity was compelling, offering a chance to impact underserved economies. Despite the risky decision and uncertain job security, the excitement of applying economics in a practical setting drew attention, creating a conflict between personal aspirations and professional opportunities.
The company wanted to disrupt financial access in underserved economies, engaging in product development, data modeling, and pitching to investors to drive innovation and impact.
Despite battling Graves' disease during college, I graduated and was determined to pursue a Ph.D. in economics, a goal that had always been significant.
Accepting a job at the startup was a significant turning point, with the excitement of potentially making a meaningful impact outweighing my educational aspirations.
The thought of enrolling in a Ph.D. economics program brought tears of joy, as it represented the culmination of a long educational journey filled with challenges.
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