College Admissions Essay: Pursuing My Degree In Healthcare Administration

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” These words by Ralph Waldo Emerson represent more than a quote to me. They are my life philosophy, and they have been my faithful guides on the ever-evolving, ever-enriching path to a healthcare career. I had no family members or close acquaintances to introduce me to medicine, but what I did and will always possess is a diligent determination to set my own meaningful course. As a triplet and a member of a large family, standing apart was not easy, but I discovered my unique dream and purpose when I fell in love with healthcare. Since then, I have not let any challenge – including financial struggles and the loss of one of my parents – deter me. Rather, each hardship motivated me more, and I subsequently found my way. Starting this journey as a medical transcriptionist may not have been the traditional route, but it is my route; I have no doubt that my work ethic and perseverance will fuel me along this new,

Furthermore, this experience inspired me to enter the healthcare field. I recognized that there were many that shared similar circumstances – possess health issues, and lacked the necessary funds to cover the cost – but were not as fortunate as me. Therefore, I embarked on a journey, through the sciences at Thomas More College, with the career goal to become an

When I was going to my second semester of junior year I entered a class which was a teaching internship. I was nervous and unsure about this, I didn't feel fit enough to become a teacher because there was always this little voice inside my head that constantly told me I wasn't good enough. Alas, this was something I was deeply passionate about and I knew I had to push through all these horrible thoughts inside my head. Finally, it came to us assaining classes to teach I was extremely excited but super nervous. I had an option though, I could go to the elementary school or stay and teach the special education kids. Hearing the thought of being able to teach them lit up my entire life. I had really wanted to get more involved with the special education kids because the special needs kids are just very special and unique

For some, healthcare is a field that may seem very daunting and overwhelming to have a career in. Immediate connotations include doctor or nurse and hospitals, but there are many different job opportunities that don’t instantly come to mind when discussing the healthcare industry. Ever since I was a child I have known that being in healthcare was the only choice for me. I have never thought of it as a scary workforce and instead thought of it as a way to help others in a way many aren’t able to do. It wasn’t until I spent an entire summer caring for my grandmother that the idea of a career in the healthcare industry was really solidified. The satisfaction and sense of pride I felt being able to care for someone else was all the confirmation I needed to know that this was what I was meant to do.

All my life I knew that any career path taken in college travelled by me would be one that led to medicine. There were moments in my life were the option to be a veterinarian and a nurse were in the pot of possible carers, but ultimately I chose doctor and more specifically a surgeon. My life after making this decision has been centered around trying to do anything possible to secure my dream to become a doctor. That includes centering any classes I take in school be focused on mostly science, that also includes working at a hospital, and making sure I make the necessary connections I need to get me further in lie. One of my other interest has always been the brain and how the brain works. The psychology behind the brain and also what parts of the brain make people do and make certain actions. Most of my interests revolve around aspects that have to do with the medical field.

At the place where I grew up in Ethiopia, a college degree is a very precious thing that only those who are academically strong and lucky could acquire. Being a first college student to pursue a bachelor’s degree in my family and growing up in one of the undeveloped country, there have been many challenges that I had to overcome from elementary school to attending the University of Maryland College Park. That said, just like the true identity of a gold is determined by putting it in a glowing fire, I believe, the true passion of one’s self can only be revealed after overcoming many obstacles. Therefore, I believe the challenges that I had to go through have made me who I now am and aspired me to study medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

An awakening transition took place in my life when I began the first steps toward my career. I quickly realized the importance of where the beginning would take me; It enhanced the vision of what I had already desired for my future.After graduating high school and taking the initiative to seek what my heart desired, I found that I was drawn to the business and healthcare industries. I decided to take my newfound discovery and become involved in business surrounding the healthcare industry with the intent to ensure quality care to patients in the business realm. Thus, directing myself on this right path of beginning my career I knew would be imperative for a successful future.

Setting goals is the one thing that keeps me focused, or shall I say keeps my eye on the prize. Beginning my academic short term goals by earning a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School in Medical Coding and Billing. Then going on to pursue my Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Technology with Kaplan University. At that point, I immediately re-enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Degree program in Healthcare Administration. A long-term goal is to return to Kaplan University for the Master’s Degree program in Healthcare Management.

Coming in to high school, I had no clue what I was going to do with my life. I knew I wanted to go the college, graduate, and have the perfect life, but I didn’t know what profession would help me there. Fortunately, I found a program called Central Cities Health Institute (CCHI) which was centered on students looking into the medical field, and I took my chances.

As time has passed, my passion for the medical field grew and I’ve understood what being in this field really means. It means knowing how to take charge helping and caring for those in need. The opportunities I’m receiving in high school and will receive in college will help me obtain my primary goal to help others in need through the

I am currently a senior Exercise Science major pursuing a career in Cardiac Rehabilitation. I chose to pursue this major because of past events that took place in my life. Four years ago, I had the mind-set that I was going to be a nurse. It wasn’t until last year I realized the only thing people cared about was when I was going to finish. No one cared about if I really liked what I was going to school for, or how I would finish. They just wanted to know how much longer I would have in school before I started work. The funny thing here is, I only wanted to be a nurse because of the money, it was something everyone was doing, and my family thought it would be perfect for me. Truth is, I started a dream of someone else hoping that I would fulfill the shoes of high hopes. I then started to pursue other majors and came across exercise science. Although I am not nearly done with school, I already have a plan on how I am going to finish. Now that I am in a different major, I can focus on what really matters to

As a first generation college student, I took charge of completing my degree. I am completely dedicated to my studies and all of my medical classes. I have accomplished A’s in all of them so far and I will, without a doubt, continue to excel in the medical classes I will be taking in the near future. Completing my degree is my main motivation right now.

Before taking this class, I had planned on continuing my education and starting my Master’s degree in the fall of 2016. I was going to pursue a degree in Healthcare Administration. However, after taking this class I am unsure if I want to pursue my Master’s. I am very grateful that next quarter is my last leg of my undergraduate career. It has taken me a very long time to get here. As for my future, I will be indulging in a little bit of self-evaluation and determining if my future is what I planned on it being when I started this journey years ago.

I started my education by pursuing my associate’s degree in liberal arts and science, which I will attain in May. During these two years, I took a wide variety of health-related classes from bioethics to anatomy and physiology. I was also able to partake in research at Mayo Clinic. These experiences will better equip me while I make the transition to nursing and getting my bachelor’s in health science. Additionally,

I have chosen to pursue an education not only for myself but to make my family proud as very few have actually gone. Raised from poverty most went into the workforce and never considered further education needed. With this inspiration and values passed down to me I have grown up with a strong sense of helping others. There are always worse situations than yours and it is up to you to change the path you’re on. I’ve learned that as time consuming as class may be it prepares you for a future job. Teaching you good work ethics and lessons to carry on. I have never wondered where I would go in life but knew that pursuing an education was my path. It is what I hope to do to never have to know the struggle my mother went through, or the feeling of being not enough while you have to fake it as if the situation was