Personal Statement: A Career Analysis

My father always tells me, “Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.” I believe in living my life by this mantra. When faced with the decision of which career path to pursue, I reflected upon my past experiences and tried to determine which were the most positive. I tried to determine which experiences I found challenging, which ones I found enjoyable, and which experiences I would like to be a part of my daily life. There were two experiences that most influenced my decision. The first was my experience as a counselor in a summer camp for children with severe developmental delays. There, I was the primary caregiver for these children, helping them with all their basic needs while also giving them a summer filled with

For example I saw that a nurse has many less patients than a doctor and is therefore able to give them more personalized attention. I also brought food and drinks to patients and had the opportunity to speak with them or watch the nurses speak with them. This was not something I observed the doctors had the time for. I also saw how complex the human body is and how precise the staff had to be about things like medications and blood transfusions. I saw how every little detail makes a difference in the patient's life. Based upon these two eye-opening experiences, I decided to pursue a career in nursing. I think it has both aspects that I seek in a career: medicine and giving. I find the atmosphere of the hospital enlivening, the human body and its intricacies fascinating, and most of all I love being in the position to help people. Therefore, right now my goal is to become the best nurse I can be. After hearing about the CCBC Honors program, I feel that it is the best route for me to take on this journey. The classes are smaller and therefore the teachers will have the opportunity to explain the material more