I juggle 4 side hustles and a full-time job to save for med school. I barely sleep 5 hours daily.

Eeman Farooqui is juggling four side hustles with a full-time job to save up for medical school. Eeman Farooqui Eeman Farooqui decided last year that she wanted to become a doctor rather than pursue research. Her weeks now involve juggling a full-time job and four side gigs to save up for medical school. Her sleep schedule and social life have taken a hit, but her dream of being a doctor keeps her going. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eeman Farooqui, a 24-year-old clinical coordinator based in Buffalo. It has been edited for length and clarity. I was a pre-med student specializing in neuroscience and psychology at university, planning to pursue a research career. My path changed abruptly last year when my grandmother, whom I was very close to, died from a stroke.