While going towards our gate number, I saw hula dancers dancing passionately, and giving happiness to passengers who see them. When we arrived in Maui, my uncle and grandfather gave me leis. Everyone gave me a warm welcome. Whenever my father introduced me to a person he knew, he/ she welcomed me. I felt like a celebrity on my first day here. I didn’t know what to do when I first went to school as a high school freshmen. I was confused and scared. Everyone knew what they were doing. I felt lost. While searching …show more content…
In order to give back to our school library, I became a volunteer at our Library’s Book Fair. In addition, I also volunteered at Makawao’s Public Library. I arranged books, and helped the librarian come up with activities for the children. During my first semester in college, we assisted the elders at a nursing home as part of our Nursing Assistant class. Because of that class, I got a chance to help the elders with their needs. That experience is the reason why I want to become a nurse. I want to help other people with their needs. The elders motivated me to pursue my dreams. During Fall 2014, I joined our school’s Kabatak Club. We volunteered at the Maui Fil-Am Festival. We assisted children on making star lanterns. On Fall 2015, I joined our school’s Circle K Club. We volunteered at a booth during the 93rd Maui Fair. I love the feeling I get after helping other people. It is indescribable.
I am now halfway on fulfilling what I started to build when I first came to Hawaii. This is now my third year in college. I am going to graduate my Liberal Arts degree this semester. I am also finished with all of my prerequisites for the Nursing Program. I am currently waiting for the results of my application for the program. I am going to strive to reach my dream of being a nurse. I want to know everything that I can in order to be a great