Many people change their minds. I am also guilty of being indecisive, especially in my career path. When I was young, I wanted to be a teacher, a veterinarian, a missionary, and a number of other things. However, there was one thing that is common between all of these professions and my current career path as a medical doctor – I want to help people. Not only will Volunteers Around the World provide me with valuable experiences for my future profession, but it will also allow me to help needy people from around the world.
I am a well-rounded individual from a humble background with a unique experiences and skills that I believe will be beneficial to Volunteers Around the World. My experience working in Dundy County Hospital has given me practice …show more content…
My Aunt Marcia was a very important figure in my life, so when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was devastated. During her eleven-year battle, I often visited her while she was receiving treatments. As a typical concerned family member and inquisitive child, I asked many questions of her medical care team: how the treatment worked, what test results meant, and many other questions. The medical providers were so kind to me, as they answered all of my questions and explained everything to me in terms that I could understand, which comforted me. It was during these times that I fell in love with the medical profession and decided that I wanted to make the same impact on patients and their families as those doctors and nurses made on …show more content…
Though I grew up in a small town, my community was focused on helping those less fortunate. The projects that I organized and participated in opened my eyes first to the poverty in my own community, then to those around the world who lack the security that I take for granted. Over the past four years, I have completed over 500 hours of community service, including working with the American Red Cross to coordinate blood drives, Mercy Meals of Southwest Nebraska to package nutritious meals for those affected by disaster, and the Dundy County Library to improve literacy skills in community youth. Furthermore, I have a strong Christian Faith, and I believe that it is my duty as a Christian and as a human being to use my time and skills to help those who are less fortunate than
I am a well-rounded individual from a humble background with a unique experiences and skills that I believe will be beneficial to Volunteers Around the World. My experience working in Dundy County Hospital has given me practice …show more content…
My Aunt Marcia was a very important figure in my life, so when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was devastated. During her eleven-year battle, I often visited her while she was receiving treatments. As a typical concerned family member and inquisitive child, I asked many questions of her medical care team: how the treatment worked, what test results meant, and many other questions. The medical providers were so kind to me, as they answered all of my questions and explained everything to me in terms that I could understand, which comforted me. It was during these times that I fell in love with the medical profession and decided that I wanted to make the same impact on patients and their families as those doctors and nurses made on …show more content…
Though I grew up in a small town, my community was focused on helping those less fortunate. The projects that I organized and participated in opened my eyes first to the poverty in my own community, then to those around the world who lack the security that I take for granted. Over the past four years, I have completed over 500 hours of community service, including working with the American Red Cross to coordinate blood drives, Mercy Meals of Southwest Nebraska to package nutritious meals for those affected by disaster, and the Dundy County Library to improve literacy skills in community youth. Furthermore, I have a strong Christian Faith, and I believe that it is my duty as a Christian and as a human being to use my time and skills to help those who are less fortunate than