I was told that you never actually know what you want to be in life until you experience it. Although I always wanted to be a doctor, getting my four-year scholarship for engineering turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. It allowed me to benefit from many major opportunities and demonstrated that there is more than one path in life. I did not know it at the time, but the field of engineering opened up my eyes to the way the world works. For all my life, I pictured myself working in a hospital, Day-in and day-out, saving hundreds of lives. When I received my scholarship to Stevens Institute of Technology, I felt overwhelmed with the decision I would have to make. Giving up my lifelong dream, or helping my family out financially. Given that my father was a carpenter, and my mother was a housewife trying to take care of three children, we were far from being affluent. The only way for me to go to college was taking the scholarship. …show more content…
My first year at Stevens gave hope that I am capable of success. As time went by, I slowly fell in love with the engineering world. I wanted to learn everything I could. Thus, I took every class offered to me. As time flew by, I became immensely passionate about the beauties of engineering. I was remarkably intrigued that I decided to start my company. It took a great deal of time and effort, but I am now a proud owner of Emptrol. Every day I walk into my business with a smile on my face, ready to do the work I am so enthusiastic about. Now looking back at my childhood, I can't believe the hesitation I had about becoming an engineer. The engineering scholarship gave me the best opportunity I have ever
As a child I did not know a lot about college. None of the adults in my life had been to College, my family did not talk about it, and it seemed like a distant land that I heard about only in movies and on Television. I was first introduced to college when my third grade class took a field trip to Iowa State University, clearly a much needed field trip considering my lack of exposure to higher education. I was immediately amazed by the grand architecture and massive buildings. I had never seen anything like a University campus before. The few things that I remember about the trip were that everything was big, the college students played with us, and we got to swim in the pool. While the larger purpose of the field trip may have been lost to my childhood excitement of getting to swim in a big pool, the field trip did mark the beginning of my knowledge of higher education and from then on I always viewed it as something that I would be a part of eventually, even if it did seem like a very distant future at age eight. As I grew older I developed other reasons for wanting to attend colle...
I have desired to be in the medical field since my freshman year of school. Like a classic stereotype I wanted to go into the medical field after watching too much television, in particular Grey’s Anatomy. It was not the drama or love affairs that drew me into the profession but the adrenaline on a surgery coming in. The skills which they possessed to save a person’s life, and the relief of the family when the doctor was able to tell them that their loved one was going to be alright. Yes, I do aspire to go into surgery, specializing in either trauma or general. This goal is achievable, but it will take many years in college and medical school then residency. This scholarship, the Anderson Hospital Auxiliary
A global citizen is that who is willing to use its voice and knowledge to make a change. No one would ever be able to make a change in just one day, it is something that takes time and devotion. I’m really interested in diversity and I’m seeking to what is my role is as a world citizen. The fact that I’m searching for an international education is the proof of my desire to establish myself as a global citizen and my interest in the world issues.
When individuals think of scholarships, they tend to believe of the free money through the government, small or large business, and just a person who wants to make a difference. However, when thinking of scholarships, I realize the opportunities of organization(s) is helping me reach my dreams and goals throughout life. In addition, organizations helping reach my goals will influence other individuals to go through the same path as I am. During this essay, I’ll discuss the specific demographic that will help my patients by using my nursing skills, how my background has helped me realize the importance of contributing to my community, and most importantly the less fortunate than myself.
Thirty years ago when my parents left behind a comfortable life in South America to pursue opportunities that would truly change their lives, they had no idea they would be foreshadowing the recent events of my life. After working for two years as an engineer, I have realized something that I had suspected all along: I do not belong in the world of business or engineering. I need to be in a profession in which I can establish unique relationships with people by having a positive impact on their lives.
If I can impact one patient’s life the way she has mine, than the 7 years of my childhood spent in a hospital and the 7 years of schooling I am currently at the beginning of will absolutely be worth it. A scholarship would allow me to more smoothly get to the point where I can truly make a difference. With the help of a scholarship, I can focus on becoming the best physical therapist I can possibly be and worry less about the financial burden it puts on my family and me. I fully understand the privilege that it is to be able to obtain a college education, and I am determined not to squander that privilege. With the amount of time I have spent as a patient, I know I will bring a unique outlook to the field; all I need are the tools to get
Everyone at one point has to make a decision on what they want to be when they grow up. For me, that decision came rather unexpectedly and was a result of a new found interest due to self-discovery. It all began when I was around the age of 8 and I watched a documentary on aircraft. It documented all about planes, how they work and the science behind them. I was immediately captivated and gaining all that information as a young child really hit the spot in terms of a new found passion and interest that I could see myself later using. This passion stuck with me ever since as I have spent tons of spare time studying different types of aircraft and collecting model planes. It ultimately helped me with my answer to the question of what I wanted to be when I grew up as being an aeronautical engineer. It is not a career most would pursue, but it shows how self-discovery impacted me at a very young age and the impact is so log lasting that it has influenced most of the decision I make now in terms of courses I take at school and the extracurricular activities I am a part of. Without self-discovery, I was able to gain an understanding of where my interests lay, the abilities I have to acquire complex information and the feelings I had towards my new found interest and
I decided that Computer Engineering was not what I wanted to do. I started searching online for colleges that allowed me to pursue my interest in aviation, I found that Northshore Community College offered a program in aviation. I started preparing, and taking courses at Middlesex Community College that may be transferred, and save time and money. In the fall of 2015, I transferred to NSCC for aviation management, while also doing flight training to get my private pilot's license. This decision has been one of the best ones I ever made because there is nothing better than doing what you have a passion for. At NSCC, I am part of the TRIO program, which it is a big help in the success of my education by tutoring me each semester, and helping me making the right decisions in my career. Recently, I have been awarded with a scholarship of the STEM, and in my flight training I will soon hold a private pilot license, which is a great success. It is a great accomplishment I have done with a lot of work and effort, and as result, I have also been selected by the flight school as the student of the month in the past, and participated in a Northshore Community College TV commercial representing
With all of the downfalls that I have experienced in my academic and personal life, a college education will make it possible for me to continue my journey into becoming a prestigious corporate lawyer. I have the drive for success and I am certain that with this scholarship I will be able to pay off my debt and help my mother with her own educational goals. I was content that I was able to encourage her to attend school and I am most fortunate to be given an opportunity to help both her and myself achieve our ultimate goals for the near future.
Although I did not expect college to change my life immensely, I have noticed small things begin to take place that have never occurred before. I no longer take all of the times I see my family for granted, but rather take advantage of those times. Studying for tests no longer seems to be a “breeze,” but rather something that requires comprehension and full attention. I can no longer rely on a close friend to have assignments I may have missed, but I have learned to become more independent and take care of my own responsibilities. Now that I am away from home throughout the week and work on the weekends, I do not take any of the times I get to see my family for granted.
About halfway through my junior year I learned that I wanted to be a Nurse Practitioner. My teacher was talking about the different levels of nursing and it just caught my eye. I knew that I wanted to be a nurse practitioner and I wanted to help a lot of people in any way that I could, and I realized that I could help more people by being a nurse practitioner than just an LPN. I set my mind to becoming on and I most definitely plan on going onto school until I reach my Nurse Practitioners, and maybe even further on. I also figured out what I wanted out of my life. I wanted to get married, build a house, and have kids, but I didn’t want to do it until after I finished school. I wanted to focus all my time on schooling then get married and have a family, because I know how hard it is to be in nursing school, and have other things outside of nursing school that you have to do as well, Another thing that I learned at MidEast was that I fell in love with nursing in
Growing up I always thought I wanted to be doctor. I wanted to help people, I wanted to save them. As I grew up however my focus shifted away from wanting to be a doctor and towards being an Architect. Soon however I realized that what I really wanted to do was create things as well as help people. As I racked my brain to try and figure out what I could do with my life that would encompass both aspects I searched for in a job I stumbled upon Biomedical Engineering.
Growing up in a less developed country has not only offered me difficulties but has also shown me the value of dedication. Both of my parents have sacrificed a lot over the years so they could have an opportunity to attend college and get a better life. My dad a former electrical engineer and my mom a former journalist have always faced many challenges throughout life and because of this, they decided to instill in me the same passion and dedication that they have had in their lives, so I could have the same chance to succeed just as they have done. Because of their support I have been able to have an outstanding performance in both academics and athletics.
After years of struggling with money, I was now able to concentrate on something else. College being free meant the only worry I had was doing my best so I could graduate in the future and finally get out of the cycle of poverty I had envisioned myself in for the rest of my life. It was a weight off my shoulders that freed me to do anything I could dream of. My focus was on the future and I knew I would be served well by the lessons I learned throughout my life watching my
It has taken a very long time for me to decide on the path that I wanted to take for my career. I have almost always known that I wanted to be an engineer. I was always more interested in applying my knowledge to solve problems rather than just research and understand the world. However, I had little to no inkling as to which field of engineering I wanted to go in to. I had always been a dabbler, involving myself in a large variety of activities with the interest of learning about how stuff works. I started out learning how to use the tools in the shed outback, making pinewood derby cars and model rockets. I would help my dad with home improvement and repair projects around the house. As time went on, my ability learns and apply