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Anna Jachimowicz

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Bio

I am 7 years sober from an addiction that began in a doctor's office. I am now pursuing my masters degree to become a physician assistant to help other's recover from addiction and educate my future colleagues about safe prescribing practices and how better assist their patients that are struggling.

Education

Michigan State University

Master's degree program
2023 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Medicine

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor's degree program
2007 - 2012
  • Majors:
    • Hospitality Administration/Management
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations

Northville High School

High School
2003 - 2007

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medical Practice

    • Dream career goals:

    • pharmacy technician

      Walgreens
      2022 – 20231 year

    Sports

    Soccer

    Junior Varsity
    1996 – 200711 years

    Arts

    • Live Nation

      Music
      2006 – 2014

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Alcoholics Anonymous — Sponsor
      2016 – Present
    Lost Dreams Awaken Scholarship
    Winner
    For the past seven years of my life, recovery has been a constantly evolving experience. At first recovery was taking the day, minute by minute and praying that I wouldn't pick up a drink or a drug just for just that minute of that day. Then recovery slowly started to be meetings and working through the 12 steps and not having the cravings every minute but rather a fleeting thought a couple times a week. As the days added up to months, recovery became the satisfying thought that my family could sleep throughout the night and my sister wanted to spend time with me again. It became that I had real relationships with new and old friends and my family enjoyed my company once more. Recovery was the fact that my mom would pick up my phone calls and didn't have the catch in her voice when she heard my voice on the other end, like she was saying a silent prayer that it would be me and not a cop telling her that they'd found me overdosed. Now, at seven years sober, recovery is an active part of my life. It's showing up for my life and being an active participant. It's keeping my promises and helping others without the expectation of anything in return. Addiction is being lost, in the dark without navigation devices or a flashlight and recovery is the map, the compass, and the beckon of light to get you home safe.