It’s amazing how much I learn in the past two years at ASA College. It’s just so hard to believe that less than a week we will be done with my education. I must admit I will miss spending my time here. But most of all I will never forget how my experience as an Intern Medical Assistant with Cancer Patients. Making a difference in someone life just fascinates me, knowing that I have the power to help someone.
As a freshman, I understood that the rigors of taking 18hrs credit hours of class work would be challenging. I thought I could handle the workload and I still believe that I could have, except that both my paternal grandfather and my maternal grandmother become very ill while I attended Richmond. As my parents first born child, I was extremely close to my grandparents. I became emotionally distraught concerning their conditions and it began to affect my ability to focus on my studies. They each have since passed with cancer, nearly 8 months
Capitan Mark Kelly Ever since I was a young girl I have always had great dreams and high expectations for myself. Anytime I was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I would quickly reply” a lawyer” As the years went by I still had that goal in mind, but I began to realize that I was not exactly Ivy League material. Though I did work really hard in my classes, I was still at best average. During my junior year I took my SAT’s, and cried when I got my scores back. For many years I was scared to go to college because I thought I wasn’t college material.
I havce known since from the time that I was little that I wanted to do something healthcare Up until I discovered the Physician Assistant career, I wanted to be a doctor, but was hesitant to do so because of all the schooling, responsibilities, and extra stress that goes along with it. I am not saying that being a PA does not have responsibilities and is not stressful, but in comparison to a doctor, these items are considerably less of an issue. As I stated in my first reflection, I have a true passion for people and for helping them. NO matter what their problem may be, I am always trying to be the “helper” and do anything I can to make their day a little better than it was before. Having a career that is designed specifically to help people will fit me perfectly.
Yes, this would cause a serious impact on any families. The impact with me was I never though it would happen to me. I had to learned and read about this and went to program to get myself a better mind frame of drugs and how to cope with my husband. I try to put him in rehab and the three weeks my husband it wasn't enough. I realized that individual needs to want to help themselves.
Throughout the school year I had to prepare for many midterms and finals. There were times when it was very difficult to focus just because of the environment alone. There were days when it was more of a challenge but, the despite the distraction I have managed a 3.0 grade point average. I strongly feel that your program will best prepare and teach me the necessary need to become a valuable contributor to the health profession. I visited the campus and staff that have done a great job by answering and helping with my questions.
I will have achieved this part of the journey to my destination through my hard work and countless hours of dedication to meeting all the rigorous requirements necessary to the PA program. Prior to matriculation of the program, I will have earned my bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and graduated with ample healthcare
For two years I watched and assisted students achieve their dream of obtaining a degree. They did this in part because of the explanation I provide that those without a degree would always be the last considered for a position and the first let go. I proved my point this past February when reductions in force (RIFs) cost me my beloved job. How could I allow myself to become such a walking contradiction? I could not and would not continue that hypocrisy.
My son has Asthma.That is what got me interested in Respiratory Therapy. Throughout the struggles of having a child with asthma I have done research about his illness. That research helped me make the decision that I to someday would like to help people in that field. After many years of working dead end jobs I have come to realize that college was my ticket to a better job doing something I love. College was scary at first like Sedaris I felt like outsider.
I decided my first goal was to complete my first hectic semester, meaning I would pass all my developmental classes. I could then continue on into more difficult classes. By staying motivated I would accomplish the goals I set and would no longer fear failure. Also, being a self-regulated learner, I would continuously practice and study to help myself better comprehend assignments and build a sense of accomplishment. Through goal setting, I have relieved myself from many sleepless nights.