Career Path To Become A Pharmacist

Choosing a career path to pursue by the end of high school is often a difficult and baffling decision for a student. Many are not yet certain where their academic strengths and weaknesses lie, or where they can potentially see themselves work in the future. Although a few of my own friends and family faced such dilemma, I am pleased to say that from early days of my educational years I knew that I excelled in the field of science and math, and when the time came to decide what career to pursue, becoming a pharmacist was a clear choice. Because of my personal drive and determination to succeed, my curiosity behind the formulation and use of medicine, as well as my compassion for interacting and helping customers, which I gained through employment …show more content…
After taking a variety of science, quantitative, and humanity courses throughout the four years, I felt the most confident in chemistry, biology and all math classes. The teachers frequently applauded my excellent grades and hard work. I was always an ambitious and over-achieving student; qualities I continue to hold to this day as a junior in college. When the time came to apply to colleges I began to do my investigating, until reality struck; I could not afford leaving home, and at the time there were no local pharmacy schools. Financial restriction forced me to put my dream on hold, but I did not let it completely deteriorate my plans. I changed my major to biochemistry and went to a local college with the anticipation that in few years I will be able to apply to a pharmacy school. By the end of my sophomore year at Fairleigh Dickinson University my financial situation stabilized and I was able to get back on track to pursue my PharmD degree. The courses I have completed in preparation for pharmacy school varied in the level of difficulty, and for each one I gave my best effort, repeatedly resulting in desired grades. Although applying for pharmacy this late in my studies was not my first choice, I believe that by being introduced to the higher-level classes over the past years enhanced my knowledge and in result made me a more desirable