When I graduated high school in 2010 back in my home country Dominican Republic. It was challenge to finally decide what path I was going to pursue. Coming from a long history of family members being doctors. I grew up liking medicine and knowing that could be a path a could choose. I did start and I liked it, but there came a moment where I felt stuck. Was I sure this is what I wanted? Was I doing this for me, or my family?
I felt scared, thought that I would be letting my family down If I changed. But I took my first psychology course while studying medicine and it was so interesting . I sat with my family and told them I was ready for change, that I have found what makes me happy, and that I feel myself working in this field forever. I have a very supportive family and they believed in me and gave me this chance of change.
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I have volunteered with many organizations with children with special needs. One which statisfying was an Olympics for Children with special need. It was such a great experience to be able help and motivated them to cross the finish line. I have also volunteered with orphans schools and hospitals.
Education is essential in life, I have always been grateful of all the opportunities life has given me. But not only for me, but I feel education is fundamental for everyone to receive, have a chance to learn and discover new things. Helping all those organizations made me feel proud and motivated to keep studying and being able to help more people.
While pursing my B.A in Psychology, I was very intrigued on everything I was learning. I have always been dedicated and open to new opportunities. For the past two years I have been working as an ABA therapist with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Waking up, and making a difference for these children and their families is something that makes me proud everyday. I am very grateful, to have finally found something I am passionate