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There are many career opportunities in this world. Sometimes it can be hard to find one career field to focus all your time and energy into. I love nutrition and learning new ways to help others with their nutritional intake. But, becoming a dietetic is not for me as I thought it would be. The reason I have chosen to go a different route with my career is because I have found my calling helping people with disabilities and have choose to get my certificate for a Developmental Disability Specialist (which included courses: PSY 101, PSY 243, PSY 249, PSY 241, PSY 242, PSY 244).My cousin was born with cerebral palsy and has been in a wheel chair from day one. He and I connect so well and he is the reason for my drive and determination to become a certified DDS and work with people like him and to better connect with him as well. …show more content…
The interview did not push me away from the career it was very inspirational. The interview helped me know that if I were to change my mind about becoming a dietitian I would want to do sports/athlete nutrition or fitness and wellness that I mentioned earlier because I am really into health and fitness. The interview and this course have also helped me realize how big the world of dietitian actually is. They play such a big part in everyday life from sports, to retirement centers, and hospitals helping every individual they meet to better their life through the food they

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