To children, the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” has little significance. Some answers that are given are a princess, president, or, in my case, a construction worker. However, now that my time in high school is almost at its end, the time to choose the career I want to pursue is reality. After having developed interests in science, math, and the wellbeing of others, I have finally narrowed my search to the field of nursing.
From what I have learned from my parents, who are both nurses, the profession of nursing consists of many active duties. Although it is vigorous, this is a trait that I am looking for in a job. I always want to work hard in what I do, because I find myself most satisfied when my determination and great …show more content…
My father was the first of my parents to work in the U of M Health System in Ann Arbor, and soon after, my mother joined him. Being the child of two U of M nurses has therefore greatly influenced my inclination towards the school. My parents were not my only influences, however.
After more research, college visits, and informational sessions, I became more attracted to the University of Michigan. Prior to visiting the Ann Arbor campus in July of 2015 and again in September, I had already known a few statistics about the University due to some school assignments relating to college and careers. I was especially enticed by the fact that the School of Nursing is one of the top ten nursing schools in the United States. Upon learning that, I went on to tour campus and I fell in love with it.
The first time I attended a college visit, I learned that the U of M contained a very large, yet tight-knit community and there are many opportunities to help me get further in my studies. I saw that the school flowed of diversity, and coming from a small town with little variance in race, I immediately felt like I belonged to this school. When I saw the University for the second time, I still felt that sense of fitting in. On the same day, coincidentally, the School of Nursing opened its new building, featuring new labs, exam rooms, and manikins. That is when I knew that going to this school and utilizing
From what I have learned from my parents, who are both nurses, the profession of nursing consists of many active duties. Although it is vigorous, this is a trait that I am looking for in a job. I always want to work hard in what I do, because I find myself most satisfied when my determination and great …show more content…
My father was the first of my parents to work in the U of M Health System in Ann Arbor, and soon after, my mother joined him. Being the child of two U of M nurses has therefore greatly influenced my inclination towards the school. My parents were not my only influences, however.
After more research, college visits, and informational sessions, I became more attracted to the University of Michigan. Prior to visiting the Ann Arbor campus in July of 2015 and again in September, I had already known a few statistics about the University due to some school assignments relating to college and careers. I was especially enticed by the fact that the School of Nursing is one of the top ten nursing schools in the United States. Upon learning that, I went on to tour campus and I fell in love with it.
The first time I attended a college visit, I learned that the U of M contained a very large, yet tight-knit community and there are many opportunities to help me get further in my studies. I saw that the school flowed of diversity, and coming from a small town with little variance in race, I immediately felt like I belonged to this school. When I saw the University for the second time, I still felt that sense of fitting in. On the same day, coincidentally, the School of Nursing opened its new building, featuring new labs, exam rooms, and manikins. That is when I knew that going to this school and utilizing