I have several aspirations that I wish to accomplish as an individual. Growing up I have always wanted to pursue a respectable career; something that sparks life into each and every day. I never completely knew what would give me that satisfaction or fuel my ambition, until now. There is something about giving back to the community that creates a drive for me; a state of mind that provides fulfillment and pride for the actions performed. My career of choice, physical therapy, requires a sensitivity for a patient's emotional and physical status and enabling returning to them a satisfaction that may have been lost or damaged. Imagine losing your ability to walk the ability to walk; then regaining with the help of a physical therapist. I believe …show more content…
Over time, great setbacks because of limited resources have made the journey extremely difficult but not impossible. I have learned to cope with many of my setbacks because enduring the hardships and understanding the roots of humility that lay behind the success that is to come are what makes a great individual. Struggling financially has not been the only ordeal that I have come across. The greatest challenge in the land of opportunity is being an undocumented student struggling to live up to the expectations that have been established since early childhood. Being told to refrain from applying to a 4-year college or community college because of immigration and financial status, giving up on your dreams as a young child takes a toll. Nevertheless, despite the failures that may or may not come through the rigorous academics, financial or immigration struggles, there will be no inch of doubt that surrounds my well being nor will it be the determining factor that decides what I am capable
There are a great number of students who face obstacles when crossing the border into college. Unfortunately Donna Beegle was one of them. Beegle faced barriers such as poverty, lack of middle class knowledge, and multiple responsibilities. Donna Beegle was facing immense difficulties due to her poverty even after receiving welfare resources. She was not able to take good care of her children and family. As a single parent, Beegle had hard time paying rent, utilities, transportation, basic needs, and providing nutritious food for her children. Due to non-payment her lights was cut and was also evicted (Beegle 139). In acquiring knowledge, she also had her welfare
When Chris Langan was faced with a tough decision in college, he decided, “that was the point that I decided I could do without the higher education system” (Gladwell 94). Chris made a decision that not many people in America want to do or nonetheless, actually do. He carries the risk of affecting his entire future by not receiving a college degree and getting a job that he can support himself with. Chris also knows what is best for himself, and that everyone is different. He does the best for himself, and others will see. This type of situation will hopefully help others by influencing them to do the best for only themselves in order for them to feel like they have achieved the American Dream. Another situation that people may come across where they have to make a life-changing decision is as immigrants. At a young age, a “Brilliant immigrant kid overcomes poverty and the Depression, can’t get a job at the stuffy downtown law firms, [and] makes it on his own through sheer hustle and ability” (Gladwell 119). As it is, it is really hard to adjust to a new life in a new country. People do not know what to expect when they immigrate to a different country, even despite what they have heard from others. This difficult decision to go to a completely new place and start over is one that has to be made and
If we talk about undocumented immigrants in United States, we usually focus on the benefits and jobs they take from our country, but have we ever stood in their shoes and imagine what life is like for an illegal immigrant? To live as an undocumented immigrant is a bad situation, but I believe to be a child of an undocumented immigrant is even worse, because their choices are limited and they are unaware of their rights to attend colleges. In this research, I will focus on undocumented immigrant students, who are unable to afford for higher education, and the fear of their unknown future which is mainly cause by their undocumented status. The largest invisible group in America, to explore “what are the struggles and unsolved problems of undocumented students?”
It all comes down to who you are. I know where my passion lies and it’s in the medical field. Whether or not I become a nurse or I end up as a physical therapist, I want to be able to impact the lives of others in a positive way. My main objective is wanting to help others and I know I’m able to do that in this field. I’ve always had a soft spot for others when it comes to encouraging and wanting to help in some sort of way. I believe this is my way. Sometimes I see my injuries as a blessing. I see it as if the Lord was speaking to me through my injuries and that’s forever a blessing to me. This is my heart. Wherever I end up going, I’ll strive to be in the medical
Now that you have a better understanding about Athletic training, I will explain about physical therapy and why I would like have as a lifetime career. In an article I read, the author Sue Klappa said that, “PT’s reach into our communities through engagement and social responsibility. It compels us to bring hope and love to others. It urges us to learn to see things differently. It holds the promise of defining moments, as we take the time to see things in a new light” (Klappa 2). Klappa is a physical therapist that traveled the world to help others and when she went to different countries. She learned how important physical therapist are in the medical field and how she can get others attention. Starting a career path in physical therapy can
During my service I hope to gain a lot of knowledge in working with those who have all different kinds of disabilities. I have worked with people with disabilities and special needs before, but I would like to be able to better my understanding and knowledge in this field, and be able to be as effective as I can in helping and serving these people. I want to gain more patience, knowing that it will take more time and patience to work with them sometimes. I want to take time understanding and giving each individual my full attention. I want to better my communication skills, whatever that may look like, and be able to feel completely comfortable with each person. I know depending on the person, they can be more sensitive, so I want to be able
Every year, about 2.8 million students graduate from a United States high school. They have dreams of going to college or to the military to have an opportunity to make something of their lives. However, each year, there is also a group of about 65,000 students who will not have that chance to advance in their lives (CIR_DREAM paragraph 1). They are unable to do so because they were brought to the US illegally by their parents when they were children, and have the status of an illegal immigrant. Despite the fact that these individuals have lived their entire lives in the US, this immigration status hinders their ability to obtain a higher education.
Entering my first year of college I didn’t have any idea of what I wanted to do. I still didn’t choose a major let alone a career. I was stuck in between wanting to make enough money that my family would be taken care of financially and choosing a career that I wouldn’t mind going in to work every day. The one thing that I was certain of was that I wanted to be able to help people in whatever I chose to do. After careful consideration and exploring the options available to me, I have come to the conclusion that I want to have a career in physical therapy. Physical therapy is the treatment of disease, injury or deformity through physical methods rather than through drugs or surgery.
For as long as I could remember, I always knew that I wanted to pursue a career in the field of physical therapy. Everything about the human body is captivating from the way it works to its powerful ability to heal itself. To many people, the field of physical therapy involves using exercise to aid in the restoration of physical function in patients, but to me, it means so much more. One reason as to why the field of physical therapy peeked my interests is because it combines my keen curiosity for the human body and all its fascinating capabilities, physical exercise and the compassion to help others. In recent years, several events occurred that have helped inspire me to become a physical therapist.
For the longest time I was unsure, and apprehensive about what profession I wanted to pursue. The medical field particularly intrigued me, from physical therapy to therapeutic recreation. However, occupational therapy is what caught my attention originating from my grandfather.
I have been exposed to the medical field my whole life. My Mom was a nurse and I would love to listen to the stories she told about her time in the hospital. If anybody asked me at the age of five what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would say “a nurse like my mom.” A few years later I decided I wanted to be a doctor from the few times I got to watch the television show “ER”. The beginning of my interest in physical therapy was when I met my fourth grade pen pal, Elmo, at a nursing home. Elmo had muscular dystrophy and only retained control of his right arm and pinky which allowed him to manouver his wheelchair. During one visit where we got to spend the whole day with our pals, the physical therapist at the nursing home came to see Elmo. I was allowed to stay and I remember thinking it was so cool that there was one person to help Elmo retain the little muscle tone and mobility he had left. In sixth grade, my class went to the hospital to sing Christmas caroles and I remember the coolest place being the physical therapy room. I thought it was amazing how patients were learning to walk again or throw a ball.
My journey to pursue an education in physical therapy actually originates from my early childhood. I endured a very impoverished upbringing and my family’s socioeconomic status was below the poverty line. At a very young age, money became the central issue of my life. I found myself worrying about mortgages, health bills, and grocery money. As I grew older, I vowed to myself that I would not endure my family’s financial burdens into my adulthood. I knew the best way to accomplish this was by obtaining a college degree and having a professional career. However, I was unsure what career I wanted to pursue. I experimented with many different career ideas, but during my sophomore, I discovered my passion and skill for physical medicine. For my
“Each year, an estimated 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school. Many of these students dream to pursue higher education, but they face significant hurdles due to their lacog legal status” (Malik). Undocumented students are struggling to maintain a higher education when they graduate from high school in the Unites States. But with the help of DACA, an immigration program, it makes them to have a better life and to achieve their goals by staying in the United States. As the population of undocumented students increase, students are struggling to have financial aid and other things that are related to college.
My job will allow me to help and encourage others to become more independent by improving their motor skills. With this career, I can use my creativity to help children with disabilities learn how to write or feed themselves or make it possible for disabled adults to live independently in their homes. Because I personally know the impact of having chronic illnesses, I believe that I can be a genuine and sincere motivator to my patients. Knowing that I can make a living by improving the quality of someone else’s life and helping that person to reach his or her full potential excites me for my future and has motivated me to pursue both bachelors and eventually doctorate degrees. I truly believe that being an occupational therapist is a part of God’s plan for my
Physical therapy plays a major role in the lives of many individuals every day. It is up to those in the Physical therapy profession to assist patients in rehabilitation, prevention, and care. Obtaining a Physical Therapy license requires relevant certifications and credentials. A Bachelor in Health Science is just the start of the educational requirements needed to succeed. As with any profession, there are some current issues in the field of Health Care that relate to Physical Therapy. This includes the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and individuals with disabilities. It is vital to be a respectful and professional Physical therapist. Patient care is priority. Having the proper education and knowledge to assist clients is extremely important. People of all ages require physical therapy for various injuries, illnesses, and diseases. I feel that my connection with working with people of all ages will benefit me when it comes to the job. While I know what my strengths are, I do have goals set for my future in Physical Therapy. These goals include: graduating Kaplan University with a Bachelors of Science in Health Science, graduating University of Massachusetts with a Doctorates of Physical Therapy, receiving licensure from the State of Massachusetts, and gaining employment in a sports or rehabilitation setting. I know that Kaplan University Career Services can assist me in obtaining my goals as a Physical Therapist because of their in-depth assistive programs that can assist me with my employment desires. In 5 years, I see myself working with athletes or wounded Veterans in a local rehabilitative setting or hospital. There is no other profession I would want more than becoming a professional, licensed, Physical Therapist and gettin...