High School Admission Research Paper

Fluorescent lights cascading shadows down endless white hallways burns my tired eyes. Tile flooring scuffed and cleaned too many times to count vibrates with energy. The systematic humming of tired machines tickles my ear disorientating me into a static blur. Chatter between nurses, and the laughter of the elderly couple echoes down the hall. Sick and in pain she lays there, my mother, hoping, wishing to get her health back. An endless wave of nurses pours into the room like a dam that just broke. Without the care and expertise these nurses bring into the world, I would be without my mother. Nurses are blessed with the ability to save lives and comfort scared family members. They bring a sense of calm and understanding into a building that can seem so cold and harsh. I pray that one day I will be able to comfort the crying boy who just lost his mom, to ease the pain of the couple that lost their child, and too educate the new mom on newborn care. …show more content…
During those four years I was granted the opportunity to participate in 2 internships along with completing over 150 hours of volunteer work. Balancing school, work, internship and volunteering was an overwhelming task, but I have mastered multitasking and for that I am thankful. My volunteer experience ranges from senior living facilities to elementary school fairs, each experience taught me how to interact in an effective way with all age groups and cultures. My compassion, understanding and patience has blossomed over the recent years and I would not trade that for all the time in the