At age 9, most children have no idea what they want to do with their lives. Many simply say they want to be a teacher, a firefighter, or a nurse. But Aiden has his sights set on becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon. In fact, he claims he is getting closer to making that dream a reality.
Wilkins, who is attending Ursinus College and is the youngest freshman in the school's history, said studying has never been difficult.
“Since I was 3 years old, I have watched anatomy videos and was especially fascinated when I saw the brain,” Aiden shared.
In neuroscience class, Aiden sits next to 18- to 20-year-old students doing research together.
“The reason I want to become a pediatric neurosurgeon is because I like helping children my age. It is sad to see children with neurological disorders,” Aiden shared.
Three days a week, Wilkins attends Ursinus College for in-person classes. The other days, he attends online classes at Reach Cyber Charter School, as a high school sophomore.
His proud mother, Veronica Wilkins, said: “It’s fantastic that my son is making history and he feels happy about it. I think it’s so important to be recognized and heard.”
Veronica recalls that from the moment he could speak, Aiden showed special qualities: “My son could read signs, correct other people’s sentences, and even write algebraic equations.”
Three years ago, he passed the test for gifted high school students. About a year ago, Aiden expressed his desire to seek a new challenge. After considering, Veronica chose Ursinus College because of the suitable training program and the proximity to home.
“What makes me proud is that Aiden does everything himself. I just stand behind and support him, and he always takes the initiative to pursue what he wants,” said Veronica.
Aiden also wants to spread the message: “I want everyone to know that anything can come true. From my story, as long as we try, anyone can achieve their goals.”
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/than-dong-pennsylvania-vao-dai-hoc-luc-9-tuoi-20250912074330643.htm
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