Essay On Life After High School Admission

I never thought that growing up with severe asthma could be a good thing. I hated being in and out of the hospital and I hated the feeling of having an attack. Although my parents always tried to make things better for me, not being able to breathe normally was still an awful feeling. Within the past few years, I've begun to think seriously about what I want to do with my life after high school and I realized that I want to help people and I want to make a difference in the world just like the nurses did for me when I was young.

In my opinion, the nursing field seems like one of the most rewarding careers available. Even though I suffer from asthma and it would be incredible to help others with the same issues that I have I would like to minor in American Sign Language so that I could help and interact with deaf children and adults. I believe that my ten years of 4-H and other various clubs and activities that I have participated in throughout my life have helped me prepare for my future by teaching me valuable life lessons and skills such as responsibility, time management, assertiveness and decision making. These are lessons and skills that I will always hold with me. Being involved in various activities throughout high school made for a great experience and that’s why when attending IUPUI I hope to be just as involved and participate in activities such as Greek Life and the rowing team. …show more content…
I am eager to enter this new chapter in my life and begin to advance toward my goal of becoming a nurse. I know that becoming a nurse will be difficult, but I believe that with the help of the students and staff at IUPUI I can achieve my goal of becoming a nurse and begin changing the world one patient at a