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Alex began her academic journey at the University of Georgia, initially pursuing a premed track. However, during her third year, she found herself disillusioned with the path, realizing that medical school was not her calling. Despite feeling lost and uncertain about the future, she trusted the advice of her academic adviser and switched her major to public health. After graduating, she struggled to find a fulfilling job and faced feelings of inadequacy compared to her sister, who had quickly secured a job with her economics degree.