My Expectation To Pursue A Bachelor's Degree In Community And Human Services

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As a hopeful enrollee of SUNY Empire State College, I am excited to embark on my journey of lifetime learning by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Community and Human Services. Although my college days will come to an end, my knowledge will keep thriving with a hunger to learn more. So, I will use what I have learned to better my career and the people I serve.

Before I was even old enough to attend elementary school, I had already figured out what I wanted to be in life. I knew I wanted to take after my mother. She worked in a direct care facility serving individuals with disabilities. Seeing how gleeful this career made my mother, made me wish that one day I would follow in her footsteps. So when I walked the stage at high school graduation, …show more content…

I have a volunteer background as well as an employment background pertaining to my field of study. In 2011, I was a volunteer at the Root Farm where we would provide children with special needs with equine therapies. Equine therapy is widely known for promoting physical, emotional and occupational growth. Also, it helps to give the children a sense of trust seeing as how they’re on the back of a 1,000 pound animal. In 2012, I volunteered at Elder Haven which was an adult daycare. We provided assistive care to elderly adults and their families. Any chance to help people out gave me a great sense of purpose. So, throughout my high school career, I volunteered at the Special Olympics, which were hosted yearly at Canastota High School. I’d be assigned to a buddy for the day where they would complete their events they had chosen. We of course would cheer them on with such excitement in that this was something to be proud of! My employment side of my experiences consists of ARC and ARISE. I’ve been lucky enough to serve and work alongside some amazing people. Whether it was at ARC working in a house or at ARISE in the community, seeing an individual master their goal brings great pride. Something they’ve worked so hard at to finally achieve is not only rewarding to them, but to those around them as well. These job opportunities have made me realize this career field is my

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