When I was 6 I thought knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Even though I grew up surrounded by girls who wanted to be princesses, ballerinas, and pop stars I was sure in my decision to be a doctor. My grandma had told me stories about her experiences with school, and how she struggled practically all her life to obtain her profession. She was expected to become a mother or possibly be a secretary. This did not entice her, so defying all odds, she broke the standards and exceeded societal expectations as she obtained bachelors, and master’s degrees- becoming a registered Nurse Practitioner. Her incredible achievements had me seeking nothing more than to follow her footsteps in awe. I spent years planning on becoming a doctor, yet that changed when I entered High School. During a career aptitude test, I realized I didn’t know anything about doctors. Not to mention, a couple of my traits …show more content…
Mr. Kilcup drew me into taking the class before the hour ended. A simple task of talking to him to gather information exposed me to his ceaseless warmth and compassion. His infectiously positive personality was inspiring, but not narcissistic, effective, but not condescending, and friendly, but yet challenging, as he pushed his students to achieve their best. He embodied my ideal teacher; interested in his course material and invested with the wellbeing of his students. I had truly never met a teacher that I yearned to learn from --I instantly signed up for his class. In junior year I began the class, and looked forward to the class periods... I could survive 5 tests beforehand as long as I knew I would see Mr. Kilcup’s smiling face greeting me at the door. Meanwhile, my grades soared and I extended my contributions to the community. Though I had taken my own choice electives, they hadn’t sparked my interest in this degree. This class material was interesting to me and I didn’t feel forced to pay attention, I craved
I began my college career unsure of the path ahead of me. I knew I had a passion for medicine, however, I did not know which direction I would take. With the expansive amount of options offered within the fields of science and medicine, it was difficult to narrow down exactly what direction I wanted to take. I gained some clarity the summer of my sophomore year when I stayed at a close friend’s home, whose father, a practicing Medical Physician, became somewhat of a mentor to me. The passionate way in which he discussed the practice of medicine led me to develop an interest in pursuing a career as a physician. He explained that a career in the medical field was about responsibility, the responsibility to work with all members of the healthcare team for the well-being of the patient as well as their family
We live in a very competitive world where, in general, people are more educated. Therefore, college education is essential to the future of our generation. The higher the education, the higher are the chances of getting a nice job. For me, education is not only important to implement my knowledge, but also to improve my communication and leadership skills, and helps me to become more confident with myself, and it also impacts in my decision-making. I love studying and learning about the world we live in. Furthermore, I believe that there are only three keys for a better and more peaceful world: education, education, and education. There is no such thing as wasting money or time in school; there is an investment in our future.
School is a process that takes time and a lot of dedication. When we finish high school we have to choose to go to college or not. Most people go to college without knowing what they want to do. The only thing we know is that we want a degree of some sort. Getting a college degree should be essential to everybody because without one you won’t be successful in life.
Ever since I was a little girl, my motivation to pursue a career in the medical field was evident. While other children my age watched Cartoon Network, I found more value in shows like ‘Trauma: Life in the ER’ and ‘A Baby Story.’ It wasn’t until high school that I decided I would become a nurse, specifically. I cannot say that I had a revelation or a particular experience that swayed my decision. However, ever since I began pursuing the career of nursing, I discover each and every subsequent day that it is what I was put on this earth to do.
Upon undertaking this assignment, I did not fully understand the purpose behind it. I told myself I was not an adult educator (yet), therefore I questioned how I was supposed to define my own educational philosophy. After being reminded that I had indeed been an adult educator at one time in my life, just not in a school setting, and reading the text again along with new literature, I discovered how important it is to know my personal philosophy. When we become aware of our values and assumptions, it provides guidelines for decision making, setting policy, as well as curriculum and instruction. Also, by taking a step back and comparing what I say my educational philosophy is and what my actions speak (Tisdell & Taylor, 2001, p. 6), I expose any mismatches between the two and in turn unite theory and practice (Merriam & Brockett, 1997, p. 30). Tisdell states that, “we may not be able to articulate it well, but we all have a belief about what we should be doing in the adult education classroom” (Tisdell & Taylor, 2001, p. 6).
“The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one “- Malcolm Forbes (Brainy Quotes Inc, 2015). I believe each child has the ability to learn and achieve in any circumstance. Every child has something unique to offer in the world. As an educator it is critical to have a desire for teaching students, because educators makes a difference. Following my philosophy, I will help my students to rise to their potential by giving them a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which they can grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
Growing up, I have always known that I wanted to work in the education field. I believe helping students learn and grow is my purpose in life. I believe the purpose of education is to see students develop and grow. I believe the role of the student is to come to school and learn new information that they can apply to their lives. I believe the role of the paraprofessional is to be the assistant for the teacher and provide assistance to the students. I believe the community plays a major role in education, especially the parents and guardians. They are a part of their child 's education and provide support for them when they need it most. Education is not going away anytime soon, so we need to look at what education
In high school, I was among those students who always indicated that I will be going college. However, unlike most people I seem to meet these days I did not know that I wanted to be a doctor. When it was time to head off to college, I was still unsure of what I wanted to pursue. As most college freshmen, I did not know what major best suits my personality. I desired a career that would define who I am and a career that is self-gratifying. However, the path that I should follow was unclear to me. Because of my uncertainty I failed to see that my parents dream became my reality. As I began my college experience as a nursing student, I felt somewhat out of place. I realized that my reason for majoring in nursing was my parents' influence on me. They wanted me to believe that nursing is right for me. I always knew I wanted to go into the medical field, but I felt that I needed to know how to choose a medical specialty that I feel is right for me. My first step was to change my major. I chose to change my major to biology. My love for science led me to this decision. I began to explore the opportunities open to biology students.
I have always had a passion to learn. My interest is in political theory and economics, hoping someday to become a lawyer and stateswoman. I realize that in order to reach any of these goals, a college degree is vital. When I in turn reach my goals, I will use them to encourage and uplift my community by investing my time, money, energy, and influence to become a stepping stone for others.
From a young age, I was drawn to the healthcare field, not because the amount of money doctors, nurses and other health professionals made, but because of the dedication and contentment I saw on their faces helping someone in need. Growing up everyone wanted to become a doctor or a nurse and as a little child being a doctor or a nurse was a profession many parents wanted their child to pursue as a career. Needless to say, I fell into that category because I had high hopes that one day I will become a nurse. However, that dream came to a halt.
From a young age, I was drawn to the healthcare field, not because of the amount of money doctors, nurses and other health professionals made, but because of the dedication and contentment I saw on their faces helping someone in need. Growing up everyone wanted to become a doctor or a nurse and as a little child being a doctor or a nurse was a profession many parents wanted their child to pursue as a career. Needless to say, I fell into that category because I wanted too. However, that dream came to a halt.
From adolescence I was aware that I would have a career in health care. I wasn’t sure what type of health career I would have or what my involvement in health care would entail. As I grew, so did my curiosity with all aspects of health. My earliest memory of my interest in health was in the 3rd grade when I was on the track team. After my first practice I first learned about heart rate and pulse. I was beyond intrigued and amazed by the correlation of heart rate and pulse. Later that year, my interest in health was subconsciously encouraged through relatives. One relative graduated from nursing school and the other from the fire academy. My tenacious interest in health continued to root itself. I found myself carrying conversations with my relatives, working in health, about Louis Pasteur and pasteurization. I then realized how fortunate I was to have strong and positive influences to cultivate my health knowledge.
In our lives, we are surrounded by many different choices—what to eat, what to wear, and what we are going to do with our lives. There are important decisions to be made, and the decisions made could eventually impact our lives significantly. I always knew I wasn 't the brightest child growing up, but I also knew I had the ability to change my life and take it into my hands. Throughout my time in elementary, middle, and high school, I always knew I wanted to go to college and become a nurse. Sounds cliché to have known that so early, but growing up as a kid, I was in and out of the children 's hospital and emergency room so much that I realized what I wanted to do with my life. I wanted to take my personal experiences and use them to help other
Education. Education is a student learning how to calculate the velocity of a ball falling from the top of a building. Education is a student learning about how certain literature affected movements in different periods of time. Education is a student learning that on a galactic scale we, as humans, are extremely small and insignificant. Education is a student learning about the culture of another area and coming to understand it. Education is learning and understanding. Education is teaching students to think. Learning is the key to education, which sounds obvious but upon closer inspection, really is the key to a good education. It is one thing to go to class and from there know what a concept is. But, it’s entirely different to learn. Learning
As children we imagine what we want to be when we grow up. As young adults we change our minds as frequently and predictably as the changing of the seasons. Our life experiences, successes, and failures lead to our overall growth and self awareness. I knew from a young age that I was different from the majority of my peers and appreciated the diversity of my talents. I was probably the only seven year old who wanted to be a dentist. I realized early on that my interests were not common for a young girl. I loved the sciences, especially biology. I wanted to know everything about the world, the earth itself, the animals, and most of all the humans. I have been fascinated by every aspect of the human body and the cooperating dynamic mechanisms keeping us alive. My dream of being a dentist continued until the end of my first year of college. After a few classes and learning more about the field, I knew it was not a route that I would find personally satisfying. From there I decided I wanted to be a doctor. However, I realized that the traditional medical field was lacking an unknown vari...