DrMohs
My journey after high school was far from perfect.
I had good grades, but I wasted my potential. I was distracted, playing around, and not taking my future seriously. At some point, reality hit me. I needed direction.
I decided to study in Northern Cyprus-but COVID changed everything.
I got stuck in Istanbul for six months with my brother. Mentally, it was one of the hardest periods of my life. I felt lost and just wanted to return to Morocco and be with my family. I was exhausted and had no clear way out.
I was also living in a dangerous area. One day, around 30 men approached me with sticks, looking for someone. They asked if I was Egyptian. I said I was Moroccan-and they left. Just like that.
After months of being stuck, I searched for a way back. I found a risky route: fly to Senegal, then try to reach Morocco.
I took the risk.
In Dakar, things were difficult. Nothing was easy, and I felt out of place. But instead of breaking, I changed my mindset. I stayed for a few days, explored, and learned to appreciate what I had. That experience taught me gratitude.
Eventually, I returned to Istanbul, then finally made it back to Morocco.
That's when I got serious.
I started dentistry studies in Northern Cyprus first online, then on campus. This time, I stayed focused. No distractions. No excuses.
Year after year, I kept going.
In 2025, I graduated.
I became a dentist.
The journey wasn't perfect. I made mistakes, felt lost, and faced uncertainty.
But I never stopped.
And that made all the difference.