Since the start of my college education back in 2011, I was continually told that selecting a biology or chemistry major was the way best path to take if I were applying to dental school. You might find it ironic that I lack a passion for science classes, what I am truly passionate about is the dental field. I have wanted to become a dentist ever since I started seeing one when I was little. My college education was put on hold in 2012 after the sudden death of my sister. Needing time off from my education, but still seeking to have a purpose in life I decided to follow in my family’s footsteps by joining the military. I enlisted into the Navy as an Information Systems Technician (IT) for four years. I always intended on returning to school, which is exactly what I did while I was serving on active duty. My passion and calling is to help people, and to serve my country. I feel that my time is not done serving my country, but felt it was necessary to pause my military service to complete my education. …show more content…
I desire to be in a degree program, taking classes that truly pique my interest. The healthcare field is always changing and everything one learns can directly be applied to either yourself or a person you know. I enjoy taking the knowledge that I learn in school and being able to apply it to real life. When I researched the Health Studies degree program, I did not view the list of classes and feel intimidated, but excited. The classes that I will be taking to earn this degree will be challenging but also rewarding. I am looking forward to each quarter and seeing what else I can learn about the healthcare field. I have never had that when looking at the classes required for a biology