When I came to FAMU my major was pre-physical therapy. I chose to study pre-physical therapy because I wanted to work in the health field and assist people. I then changed my major within a semester of attending FAMU because I realized physical therapy is not something I was interested in doing. I would watch my cousin study, go to clinicals, and put cardiopulmonary science on such a high echelon. I then inquired about respiratory therapy with her and became interested in the profession. Another reason I chose respiratory therapy over physical therapy is because of the wide variety of options to choose from. My main goal is to become a registered respiratory therapist. If I choose to do other things within my career field then I would be able