Finding myself labeled as an outsider by my fellow students was a harsh reality.
Despite my efforts to bridge the gap, they had already made up their minds that I didn't belong.
Faced with this, I turned the tables and focused on what I needed to do to finish school successfully.
My mantra became simple: I'm here, you're here, don't mess with me.
This mindset resonated with anyone whos ever felt like a minority in a predominantly white environment.
How do you handle situations where you're unfairly treated as an outsider?
Ron M. Aryel is a pediatrician.
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