Personal Statement On Determination

From that moment on, I viewed education and begin always ready to learn as the key to success. My curiosity and my need to know the answers to questions concerning why things are the way they are inspired me to develop an interest in psychology and that lead to my current dream of becoming a psychiatrist. I don't have a set in stone plan, but it starts with going to the University of California, San Diego next fall semester to earn a bachelor degree and probably participate in a study abroad program. I will take my general education courses as well as taking courses to meet medical school requirements. During that time frame, I will volunteer in a hospital or a clinic to gain hands-on experiences. After attaining my bachelor degrees, I will be working on pursuing a medical degree. Form then on, I see what else I need to do to attain that job and complete those steps.

Growing up as a child, many children would watch cartoons and play video games, but I took an odd liking into watching videos about different mental illness. For the longest, I have been fascinated with the human mind; trying to figure out how it works. Entering into my adulthood, I became an individual who was an open vessel for people to dump their problems into. I get gratification out of being able to help people with their problems and see them with a smile on their face. Being a counselor's is not just making someone's day or listening to their problems, but it is also about spreading mental health awareness to other individuals. I selected the Mental Health Counseling program because one day I seek to become a Mental Health Counselor. Having a Mental Health Counseling degree, will

Pursuing a career in Mental Health Counseling has been a part of my plan since I

The study of the mind, psychiatry, has in the last few years struck an interest within me. I wonder why we react differently when we face the same obstacles. For example, families with several children, raised by the same parents and in the same environment, yet turn out to be completely different individuals, sometimes very disturbed. The how, why and where of it all interests me. My immediate goal is to get my diploma and find out who I really am and what my soul desire truly is. I realize I have a deep desire to be of service to others. This is not a skill however, it's just me. I do feel one of my strongest skills is my artistic ability. I have a taste for and enjoy a diverse selection of movies, music, and reading material. I enjoy

Mental Health Counselor is the career I have decided to go for. It took me forever and a lot of thinking to decide exactly what I want to do with my life. I have dealt with depression, anxiety, self harming all within myself. I also dealt with watching my father abuse alcohol, and getting cancer and passing. My daughter is ADHD, ODD and suffers with anxiety. I also work in a group home taking care of mentally challenged people. Altogether I've dealt with a lot and I think experiencing everything I have, would make me understand and be a good mental health counselor.

The courage and persistence to keep going on, past hurdles and obstacles, is powered by purpose. Your purpose.

I knew my career would consist of me counseling individuals. I would like to be a mental health counselor because I would like to help clients identify symptoms and develop a treatment plan. I would like to ensure that my clients receive the best plan which will lessen the degree of their condition. In order to overcome their condition, the individuals would have to develop healthy growth and show signs that symptoms are going away. The individual would have to make strides in overcoming the barriers which may hold him back.

After the completion of graduation, I intend to work with mental health patients within the correctional system. I understand that I need to further my education in order to be a licensed psychologist, so therefore I intend to do so at an accredited university. Mental health has been an intense interest of mine since a tragedy a few years ago. Depression stole my life, just like it steals thousands of lives every year. I had no idea what I was drowning in. Depression followed me like a shadow and consumed me like a tornado. It blinded me from being the perfectionist I once was. So much was expected from me, so much was assumed for me to be able to conquer. By outward appearance I had it all going for me; I had received a division one athletic

Since my early years, I was pushed into engineering because I excelled in math and science. I took an interest in bioengineering but my heart was not there. It was just a placeholder but I was not truly passionate about it and to me that was unsatisfactory. I wanted to change my major, but to what I had not known. Going into my junior year, I was afraid my time was running out. My whole life changed when my counselor asked me,” Spanish 3 or AP Psychology?”. Having already taken two years of spanish, I opted to take the AP class. I was immediately intrigued in the subject. I went to class everyday eager to learn. I liked psychology so much because it was easily applicable to real life. I would identify things I had learned in class in and have

When I was in fifth grade, I had the realization that I wanted to study Psychology. It became such a prominent thought that by the time I was a freshman in high school I was one hundred percent sure that I would dedicate my entire life to expanding my knowledge on such an interesting topic. I was so deeply intrigued by how different every single person is and how it all boils down to every single thought they have. Sophomore year I suffered from severe anxiety. This further engraved the idea that I wanted to help people focus on their mental health and bring attention to how important it is. My junior year of high school I was able to take AP Psychology. I was shocked by how many different branches there are and how the endless possibilities

Psychopharmacology combined with some form of counseling or therapy consistently produced the best outcomes in our research. People can easily take medication to treat mental illness, but it takes a skilled professional to work closely with an individual in counseling to help them with their challenges. I am not condemning psychiatry, as it is a well-respected, well-researched field. However, I want to pursue this degree to strengthen my ability to help people the best I can. Helping others and treating them with the utmost respect and kindness is the most rewarding thing I can do.

My interest in psychology first revealed itself after I read a book while I was a sophomore that was about a woman whom had been dealing with eating disorders for most of her life. After reading that book, I decided to take a dual credit psychology class the following year, and my interest in the subject was certainly piqued. I am fascinated by the way disorders and mental

Notably, being driven can help one get through tough times and can help not only one's self but others as well. Lee explains that crossing the border is extremely difficult and involved a lot of risks. Even though her family kept running into issues, she did anything she could to help them get to freedom (paragraphs 13 and 15). Similarly to Lee, striving for someone or something that you love and care about shows determination and drive. Being driven towards important things can help with survival later in life as well. "Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes but they don't quit"(Conrad Hilton). Even when faced with challenges, never give up because getting through difficult times will make a stronger being. During

I have always known that I wanted to help people and this the reason I choose Mental Health Counseling as my major. After the classes I have taken at Long Island University (LIU), I have come to the realization that my passion lies in working with families. This is the reason I would like to change my major to Marriage and Family Therapy.

In order to achieve all my goals to be overly content and successful throughout my life, I will rely on resources that cross my path to guide me to become the person I plan to be. When the path becomes difficult and my goals seem unclear as well as unachievable, I will reassure myself that no matter what I will find a solution and everything will work out in the end. Once I’ve accomplished my plans, all the hardships will fade and nothing will matter as long as I’ve made myself and my family proud. By then I’ll reminisce and realize all the sacrifices and stressing as well as everything in between will all be worth it.