I Want To Be

Why do I want to be an LPN? Well, when I was 8 years old my grandfather passed away from a stroke. I had always wondered why nothing could’ve been done to stop it and help him. As a young child I didn’t find all the answers to my questions until I was older, but…

Service has always been a significant value in my life. Coming from a family of public servants, which includes military personnel, first responders, and government employees who support the U.S. armed forces, I have gained a deep understanding of the importance of service and the sacrifices it involves. My upbringing has instilled in me a…

All humans seek a happy, healthy life; however, the reality is that life is a series of gains and struggles and we must learn to do the best we can in the face of adversity. One of the most difficult experiences I have ever faced is when my brother was diagnosed with a brain vascular…

During rounds in a medical ward full of patients with different diseases, two cases highlighted that day and make it memorable. The first one, a man who had a big smile when he learned that he will be discharged from the hospital. He was happy that he was finally going home. Suddenly, his condition was…

As a senior in college, I have been faced with numerous decisions in the process of choosing a career path. Both financially and professionally, I realized I would be faced with challenges while pursuing my degree. The knowledge I have gained has eased my financial worries. At the same time, the opportunities I have been…

Ever since I was young, gymnastics has been my passion. It involves year-round competition. However, it wasn’t until after seven years of doing gymnastics that I truly understood the profound influence of the sport’s core values when I moved on to other activities. Simple instances like supporting my teammates after a fall off the balance…

As a child born and raised in the agricultural areas of the Terai region in Nepal, I began to connect with plants in my early childhood. Since then, I’ve considered agriculture as a meaningful and versatile vocation. When I picked a biology-focused high school curriculum and learned the fundamentals of gene function, hereditary traits, gene…

“Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.” – Bern William. I write this personal statement with mixed feelings, knowing that I will possibly be in a different state, different city, and different community next year. My journey thus far has been arduous, challenging, and rewarding at the same time. I was…

My Dream to Become a Traveling Registered Nurse “What do you want to be when you grow up?” She said. In my mind, I had so many thoughts running through my little learning brain while sitting in those bucket seat wooden desks that were covered in pencil writings of people’s names. I was in 7th…

Legally Blonde holds a special place in my heart as it deeply resonates with me. Both the main character and I share the experience of being underestimated for our “girlish” qualities in a courtroom setting. We are both driven to prove ourselves and fight for justice using our language abilities and knowledge. While the protagonist…