They say you’re at the top of the class
I say I’m barely able to pass
They say your work is some of the best
I say my work is just like the rest
They say you always post a high score
I say I always could have done more
They say you’re so far ahead
I say I’m in over my head
They say you’re great, you’re making it
I say I’m not, I’m faking it
They say you’re truly outstanding
I say I’m only pretending
They say step up, you’re a boss
I say nothing, I’m at a loss
They say you’re a leader, we can tell
I say I haven’t come out of my shell
They say you have heart
We believe in you
I say I should start
To believe in me, too
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Contributing Writer
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
My name is Bradley Maller and I am a member of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2020. I am from Largo, Florida and have a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Florida. When I'm not stressing about medical school, I enjoying playing and watching hockey (Go Lightning!).