Growing up with parents very passionate about the health care field has had a tremendous influence on my decision to pursue the health sciences, which also can explains my dedication to helping others and my fascination with science. I’ve always been intrigued with the field of science, mostly because it interested me to see how living organisms functioned. This was especially true when it came to understanding the human body more.
Obviously, choosing anything but nursing as my major was out of the question. My mom has always been a huge inspiration in my life, so it made sense to me to strive to be a nurse just like her. My first year at Rockhurst University, I believed that I had a good handle on things, but it was the second year of Nursing
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This final grade only reflects my testing average, which is a result from not obtaining a 75% testing average, and disregards any assignments and quizzes that were completed in the course. So in other words, it doesn’t fairly represent my hard work and determination in those classes.
The biggest challenge I had to over come was finding another major that wasn’t nursing. Especially knowing the fact that I’ve always wanted to be a nurse ever since I was a little girl. It was the summer after my sophomore year in college that I discovered the Communication Sciences and Disorders major that was offered at Rockhurst. After doing some research, I was sold on the idea of giving this new major a try.
In all honesty, choosing CSD was one the best decision of my life. I discovered this new zeal I had for communication sciences and my concern with helping people communicate. I know that I would be a great candidate for this program because of my commitment to helping others achieve their goals, my patience for people who need assistance to communicate, and my determination to work hard. I have had ample experience working with others such as working on research with professors and fellow students, teaching young children how to swim, and having a leadership position in my