Ever since I was little I knew that I wanted to work in the medical field. I loved science, I loved people, and I was that one kid who actually enjoyed going to the doctor’s office for their regular check-up. Now, I realize that childhood dreams do not always come true, but as I am approaching my senior year of college, working hard to achieve a degree in biology, my goals seem so close and so attainable. Coming into college I had no idea what to expect of the next 4 years of my life, but I can promise you that I never could have guessed that I would be where I am today. As a freshman, I thought my college experience would be simple. Be involved. Get good grades. While this may be true, it definitely wasn’t as simple as I had thought and I certainly underestimated my capacity of perseverance in achieving these goals.
Be involved. In high school, that’s all you are told to do. “Whatever you do in college, just make sure you are involved on campus. That’s how you’ll meet new people..” They were most certainly right about this. I have had the opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities here at UNI including: marching band, being vice president of the pre-medical club, conducting field research in prairies around Eastern Iowa, peer mentoring for a prerequisite biology course, and leading a bible
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I’m involved and leading in more groups than I had thought and my classes are more demanding than I could have imagined, but that’s why I’m a biology major. I’ve wanted to work in the medical field since a very young age. 20 years later, here I am, working towards that same goal. I want to be involved, because I want to work with people and make a difference in their lives. I strive for good grades because I value the investment of a good education and applicable knowledge. I needed a major that I would enjoy, but would also challenge me so I would never become complacent with where I
My life is a puzzle in which I test and solve its unpredictable pieces. I purposefully piece it together by acknowledging and reconciling the most significant fragments of my life. As a first-generation college student, finding my place while navigating the education system has been one of my biggest challenges. Coming from a low-income, Latino(a) single-parent family, I have always been determined to be more than a product of my circumstances; instead, the product of my decisions. Accordingly, I am proud to say I will complete a health science degree that has provided me with invaluable skills and expertise.
Participating in library study sessions with friends and peers has not only strengthened my understanding of course material but has also promoted a culture of shared learning, where ideas are exchanged, and knowledge is co-constructed. Engaging in campus ministries, such as the Homeless Ministries and Worship Praise Team by serving as a praise team leader and performer for various worship services, has deepened my understanding of the importance of service and developed a sense of empathy and compassion in my personal & spiritual growth. Collaborating with others in these contexts has provided me with a sense of purpose and fulfillment while fostering a continuous cycle of learning throughout my academic
In third grade, I was assigned to create a project illustrating what I wanted to be when I grew up. At this time, due to my positive experiences with doctors and my desire to help others, especially children, I decided to describe the role of a pediatrician as my future career. Throughout my childhood, whenever asked about my future aspirations, I confidently declared that I would attend medical school and become a pediatrician. However, as I developed, the answer to this question slowly began to evolve as I gained a deeper understanding of my values and the people I desired to serve through medicine.
They should get up every day and treat school like it is a full time job. Finally, last but not least study, study, and study. Studying is a major thing students need to do in order to have any success in college. They should make a certain time every day that they study.
When I was a little girl I decided I wanted to be something in the medical field. Lately, I’ve realized how hard it is to get into medical college or any college for that matter. I realized I need to start to work on stuff that could help me get
Ever since grade school, I was passionate about working in the field of medicine, and science. I enjoyed anatomy, medical spelling and terminology, and reading about the healthcare industry. Because of my passion for healthcare, I decided to to attend Health Sciences High. There, I was given the best opportunities, such as, medical internships and college health courses. My plans and goals had turned me into a mature young adult.
Why did you decide to become a physician and how do you plan to use your time as an undergraduate student to reach your goal? *
My Experience in the Health Care Studies Program It feels like just yesterday I was a freshman in college unaware of what was before me. Now that I am about to be a graduate, reflecting will be bittersweet as this road comes to an end. When I was in middle school and high school I was always attracted to the medical field. Though my interests changed from wanting to be a doctor, to a vet, and then to an occupational therapist, my “dream job” always stayed in the medical realm.
What Motivates Me to Pursue a Career in Medicine and What Attracts me to the UMKC six year Medical Program? My main motivation towards pursuing a career in medicine is my friend Russel who suffers from a severe medical condition that requires chemotherapy and home treatment regimens. I have been his bestfriend since kindergarten and, as such, I always accompany him whenever possible when he goes to the hospital for treatment or help him in whatever way that I can at home or at school. It is this constant exposure to the field of medicine as well as my desire to help my friend in overcoming his disease that initially motivated me towards a career as a doctor (Paolino 14).
But I came around my sophomore year and started to get better grades. Junior year was way better and I actually had better grades. Senior year is the best year by far my grades have been good and so far I haven't had any D’s or F’s. I now know that in order to accomplish what I want to accomplish I have to get great grades and not slack off.
Graduating High School A day I will never forget was the day that I graduated high school. All the emotions were overwhelming and hard to handle sometimes. It was hard to accept that one of the biggest chapters in my life was about to be over and I was about to start an even bigger one.
Holding a diploma in my hands and going to college has been one of my dearest dreams; I have always believed in reaching my maximum potential and dreamed numerous times of being able to go to medical school, study, help and lead my community through the medical field. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to become a doctor, I have always been amazed and feel an immense interest in learning specifically about biology and medicine; I feel a serious motivation towards understanding how the human body works; each organ, tissue and every cell interests me; I desire to learn and understand how the diseases manifest, how to diagnose and master each technique to treat them;I am extremely committed to my education and to reaching my goal which is to become a doctor.
The past four years of my life hold both my highest of highs and my lowest of lows. High school can be a very awkward time period in a person’s life. Four years ago, I made the intimidating switch from St. Mary’s School to Algoma High School. There were certain aspects of high school which made me nervous, but academics was not one of them. I learned how to be a responsible student in my earlier years, and school had always come relatively easy to me.
My high school courses consist of advanced placement courses and courses that are geared towards my interests. While I believe in achieving the most and being challenged, I also want to learn things that genuinely interest me. Learning to me comes easier if I am intrigued by the information. Ever since eighth grade, I have been interested in the medical field. I have always wanted to help people.
One of my future goals and the most important one is to become a doctor. It is my life dream, and the only thing I am seeking for. Doctor is someone capable to save and help others life in ways that are not possible in other careers. Being a doctor for me is not just like any job, it is achieving a dream I have since I was 6 years old. One of the main reasons I picked this major is my family; my family members are almost all doctors, and my dad too.