Personal Narrative: My Medical Experience

I began taking advanced placement classes to challenge myself, to be the best I can be. Although it was difficult to maintain good grades, practice 10 hours a week for the swim team, and working a part-time job, I enjoyed the push and the outcome I received at the end. Due to wanting to be in the Medical field, I took Honors Anatomy and Physiology in order to learn more about the human body; prepare myself for the memorization and the use of note cards. All the information felt like my head was bottled up, I wanted to enjoy my high school years, because “they pass by so fast, make the best of them” my brother would constantly say to me but failed to mention if I really wanted to do what I loved, I had to let all that go and focus on school; which became my biggest responsibility. There were times where I just wanted to take the easy way out and drop the class, but I knew no good would come from that; instead I balanced out my schedule by prioritizing my time between school, practice and work.

At the age of 16 I began looking into competitive swimming techniques, teaching myself each stroke and repeating them; wanting to be better than just a doggy paddle and a deep breath underwater. My junior year of high school, I

I taught beginners ages 4-7; most were afraid of the water, in order for them to get in the water and learn, they needed to know that I wouldn’t let them go. I had to build a bond which each swimmer; gain their trust and speak to them in a way they will understand me. Not only did I build relationships with the kids, but with their parents as well. They saw the way I worked with their child, see if I was a good enough coach for them; talked to them about their kids and explained where they were and how they have been improving. I was nervous talking to parents and kids in a way they’d trust me, but over time my confidence started rising; social skills began to improve with both kids and