I grew up watching the Arabic news channels and saw the suffering of the Middle East, images I'll never forget, videos of the evil that plagues my country, while I sat idly and powerless. This sparked my desire to help people, care for those who need it, and ease the pain of those suffering, as a nurse.
English literature developed my ability to think critically and analytically, it improved my essay writing skills and ability to think about other possibilities and different interpretations. Both English and biology taught me that even small and seemingly insignificant things carry significant meanings and can make the biggest impact, and emphasised the importance of accuracy and attention to detail, an essential skill for a nurse. Both biology and chemistry allow you to apply your knowledge in different contexts, they give you an understanding of not only the subject but also of the world around us. Chemistry improved my problem solving and logical skills, and the practicals enhanced my data collection and analysis skills, an important responsibility in nursing.
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The first two weeks helped us become more independent as we learned to live alone. Upon returning, we completed a community project by raising money to provide an elderly care home a safe outdoor space, as their current garden was engulfed by overgrown plants. Utilising our teamwork and time management skills, in only 4 hours, we transformed the entire garden into an area they can enjoy. Despite our vast differences, we all worked well together and my teamwork skills greatly improved as I became more understanding and accepting. The rare time a difficulty or complication arose, it was easily overcome by communication and motivation. Those times taught us to be more considerate for others and as a result we grew closer as a