From Cambridge Law to Medicine: How My Unusual Path Led Me to Mentor Students Today
Since I was young, I’ve always dreamed of studying at one of the world’s top universities. For me, that meant Cambridge or Oxford. I was drawn to their rich academic traditions, their intellectual rigour, and the idea of being surrounded by people who were passionate about learning. So when I received an offer to read Law at Cambridge, it felt like a dream come true.
At Cambridge, I learned how to think sharply and critically. The study of law trained me to analyse problems from multiple angles, to communicate with clarity, and to pay attention to the smallest details. I enjoyed the intellectual challenge and the structure of legal reasoning. But even as I pushed forward, something in me remained unsettled.
After graduation, I found myself at a crossroads. A small voice kept asking if law was truly where I wanted to be for the rest of my life. I had always been drawn to people and the human experience. While law dealt with systems and justice, I longed for something that placed me face to face with individuals in their most vulnerable moments.
That quiet questioning grew louder over time. I began to seriously consider pursuing medicine, a decision that surprised many around me, and even myself. I wrestled with doubts. I spoke to mentors, friends, and especially my parents. Was it irresponsible to pivot after a prestigious law degree? Would I be starting from scratch? Was I chasing something real or just an idea?
After many long discussions and sleepless nights, I chose to follow that calling. It wasn’t about abandoning law. It was about moving toward something that felt deeply human and personally meaningful.
One moment stands out to me. While volunteering at a clinic for migrant workers, I helped an elderly man from a halfway house understand how to take his medication. It was a simple task, just explaining when and how to take Panadol, but the way he looked at me, the gratitude in his eyes, it reminded me why presence matters. Medicine, I realised, is not always about big interventions. It is about being there in the quiet, often unseen moments when someone needs support.
That decision to transition from law to medicine changed my life. And it shaped the way I relate to students today.
Why I Mentor
As I walked this unconventional path, something unexpected began to happen. Friends and family started connecting me with students who were struggling to figure out their next steps. Some were choosing subject combinations. Others were debating between two very different careers. Many simply didn’t know what they were passionate about or how to pursue what they loved.
I said yes to these conversations, one after another. And I found that I enjoyed them more than I ever expected.
There was something powerful about helping a student cut through the noise. I wasn’t offering a fixed answer, but I was helping them ask better questions. Questions like, “What matters to you?” “What are you good at?” “What kind of life do you want to build?”
These conversations slowly turned into something more. From offering casual advice, I began guiding students through DSA applications, interview prep, and scholarship essays. With every student I worked with, I felt a growing sense of purpose. I saw how my own journey across disciplines, full of doubt and discovery gave me the tools to guide others with empathy and insight.
That is why I mentor. Not to help students tick boxes, but to help them understand who they are and where they are going. To give them the confidence to speak with clarity and to own their story.
What This Means for Students
Today, I work with Think Teach Academy and Macro Academy in helping students prepare for DSA, scholarships, and competitive university admissions. And while I do help with practical skills, like portfolio building and interview strategies, what I really focus on is helping students find their voice.
Because when a student can articulate not just what they have done, but why it matters to them, they stand out in any room.
I help them connect the dots across their achievements, their interests, and their values. I help them discover that their journey doesn’t have to be linear to be meaningful. What matters most is that it is intentional.
Here is what I hope to give every student I mentor:
A deeper sense of purpose behind their achievements
The clarity to express who they are and what they care about
The courage to forge their own path, even if it looks different from everyone else’s
We don’t mold students into something they are not. We help them become the best version of who they already are.
Join Me This June
If this perspective resonates with you, I’d love to invite you to a special DSA Interview Seminar on 29th June.
We’ll dive deep into what makes students stand out, not just on paper, but in person. Whether your child is actively preparing for DSA or just beginning to explore, this session will be full of strategies, examples, and real stories from students I have worked with.
Seats are limited, so sign up early via the link below:
I look forward to meeting you and helping your child discover not just where they can go, but who they can become.