Personal Narrative: My Career As A College Student

The stereotypical version of the normal life of a teenager proceeding to college would include high academic standards met throughout their high school career and outstanding outside testing scores resulting in automatic entry into the institution of their choice. Many of these individuals have the support of their accomplished family members in the form of financial support. There are those who have not had the luxuries of any easy upbringing but forced to decide between a life with a college degree or full-time employment. For myself I want to have it all and to achieve that I have taken on both.
Many of my peers from grade school went on to four year universities with honors and scholarships. For myself graduating high school was the highest achievement thus far. I was not the most outstanding student during those years. I was insubordinate towards my educators and refused correction. I was known as a class clown and trouble maker. Unfourtantly mentally I did not consider myself to be a difficult individual, but special. I am

Many of my coworkers had worked as technicians for years and chose the profession as a career. I was able to observe multiple techniques (IV catheterization, blood drawing). I was impatient and frustrated that I was unable to practice my techniques because I lacked experience. Dr. James Kaaz DVM became my mentor in this private practice. He was one of the only veterinarians who saw past my lack of experience and answered every “why” question I had. I was able to perform techniques with his guidance and excel in said skills in no time. Dr. Kaaz allowed be to observe him in multiple surgeries including orthopedic, mass removals, cystectomy etc. He’d explain the organs of the body and their functions to me. I’d assist him in research for patients whose symptoms were difficult to diagnose. It was safe to state that becoming a Veterinarian was my