Thanks to the generosity of Saint Louis University donors, School of Medicine student Caroline Kaczmarek can continue her volunteer efforts without worrying about balancing academics with a part-time job.Caroline says: "I feel the impact of your donation on a daily basis. I feel when I walk into class that I have someone behind me, that I know there is someone who cared deeply enough about medical education and just education for people who have worked so hard to get here, and it has helped me be a happier person in medical school. It's helped me to be a healthier person in medical school, and it's helped me to really focus on the things that matter in my education.My biggest concern about the cost of medical school is that I would simply never pay it off. Physicians have well-paying careers, all things considered. And yet, with rising costs across the whole country, I was simply worried that no matter how high of a position I would have or how fulfilling it is, that I may get into a cycle, that I never pay off debt.I have received the Magis Scholarship here at SLU, which is a scholarship specifically for those who have completed a lot of service in their time. In particular, I'm very happy that I did service before and during my medical school experience. It's been a huge help. It's decreased my costs, the cost of attendance quite significantly, and it's taken a huge weight off my shoulders.Another great thing about SLU is how much they've encouraged all of us to go into service. And I, in particular, do domestic violence work. I just find it very impactful to do, to actually meet people and moments where they are the most vulnerable. And I can be that support. And I've found it amazing to be able to do that work while I'm in school."**************About SLU: Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.