“Hi! I’m Sona with the OU Teen Volunteers, would you like to buy any cookies, popcorn, or baklava for one dollar?” I said for the thousandth time in my life. This quote was used daily during my last three summers at OU Medical Center. We came into the office every morning at 8:30 am, answered the daily icebreaker with other teens, got assigned our tasks, and went out to bring smiles throughout the hospital. The nurses, custodial workers, and even doctors walked past and exclaimed happily, “The teens are back with their Hawaiian shirts!” The vibrant Hawaiian shirts, or as our teen coordinator learned they are actually Polynesian, stood out amongst the dull blue scrubs and white lab coats the nurses and doctors wore.
We pride ourselves in our volunteer tasks such as working at the information desk, directing patients and …show more content…
There were numerous times I helped a distressed family member find a room, doctor, resources, or even just talk to them because they were going through some very challenging times. To remain calm, be respectful, listen actively, and try to fix any issues or find someone who can be a better aid to them. These skills were not just relevant in the hospital, but also in life. As I accumulated over four hundred and thirty hours at the hospital, I solidified my aspirations of becoming a doctor. Talking to the residents, I realized most of them had similar undertones in their message. The road to becoming a doctor is unquestionably arduous and daunting, but it is one of the most intellectually engaging and fulfilling experiences of their lives. Being surrounded by like-minded teens naturally led to the formation of the closest friendships I have, for which I am extremely thankful for. I would not trade my time at OU Medical Center for the world because it allowed me to flourish into a mature teen with a more established idea of my
We pride ourselves in our volunteer tasks such as working at the information desk, directing patients and …show more content…
There were numerous times I helped a distressed family member find a room, doctor, resources, or even just talk to them because they were going through some very challenging times. To remain calm, be respectful, listen actively, and try to fix any issues or find someone who can be a better aid to them. These skills were not just relevant in the hospital, but also in life. As I accumulated over four hundred and thirty hours at the hospital, I solidified my aspirations of becoming a doctor. Talking to the residents, I realized most of them had similar undertones in their message. The road to becoming a doctor is unquestionably arduous and daunting, but it is one of the most intellectually engaging and fulfilling experiences of their lives. Being surrounded by like-minded teens naturally led to the formation of the closest friendships I have, for which I am extremely thankful for. I would not trade my time at OU Medical Center for the world because it allowed me to flourish into a mature teen with a more established idea of my