Personal Narrative: My Trip To Dominican Republic

Growing up in a small town in South Jersey, this "Jersey Girl" dreamed for more. At the age of fifteen I had the opportunity to begin saving for a missions trip to the Dominican Republic that would be in the summer of 2014. As the trip approached and the financial deadlines grew closer, I worked as hard as I could to make the payments on time. On July 5, 2015 as I boarded the plane for a week long endeavor I was filled with great excitement and nervousness. Little did I know this trip would change my life, my way of thinking and the way I would pursue my future. Everyday I woke up and worked with my team at construction sights, after school recreational centers, sport clubs and medical and health clinics. The medical and health clinics were …show more content…
Moments later she approached me and we had a small conversation about her family, though she knew very little about me, or my story she hugged me and humbly offered me food she was carrying. I was shocked, I was not the one in need; or so I thought. As I left the medical center that day I realized that I wanted to pursue this for my future, not only helping and talking to those in need; but actually working to help them get well. I began to dream of becoming a doctor, someone who will help and care for the people all over the world. Upon returning home I grew excited for my future, and I grow more excited every day. Volunteering has always been a passion of mine and I believe that is why that trip impacted me so deeply, my volunteer experience has only grown since then; I have become more involved after school at clinics, and after school programs and I only hope to continue to do so in the future. The goal is to become a doctor, to work hard in order to give back to those who have encouraged me. Through my past experiences I have learned that I am extremely focused, determined and