This upcoming year I will be attending Goodwin College located in East Hartford. I am currently perusing a degree in Nursing. I believe that nursing is a great profession that will allow me to grow as a student and assist me in my future goals. I am passionate about caring for others and helping people become the best when they are at their worst. I would love to change our community and help people regain confidence. I have overcome many obstacles since attending a postsecondary education. Money has always been a problem for my family and I, and going to school was an addition to many of our money problems. However, I knew that I had no other option than to attend college in order to get a degree for my family to live a better life. Not asking my parents for assistance or additional money has been a toll for the amount of debt I’m now accountable for. …show more content…
There’s always going to be the option to work full time but I rather pursue an education since it is my first priority. Getting my degree will assist me in overcoming the obstacle I’m currently in. CONNTAC-EOC and my counselor have assisted my career goals, because they helped me with my tight money problems and how to stay on the correct path with school. Winning this scholarship will truly benefit my career goals and assist me towards completing my education and paying for my expensive textbooks. I am passionate in nursing and helping the community is something I love. I do partake in a lot of extracurricular activities. Currently, I volunteer at the Hartford Hospital as a Patient Safety Associate Assistant, and this gives me the opportunity to community with patients face-to-face. Putting a smile on anyone’s face is something I would love to do every