Why I Want To Pursue My Bachelor's Degree

I have been very involved in HOSA (Future Health Professionals) which has allowed me to discover and pursue my interest in the medical field. HOSA has health career competitions, where I was able to compete at the state level in Sports Medicine, win 2nd Place in state level Pathophysiology and compete internationally in Pathophysiology. At HOSA conferences I have gotten to meet professionals and learn more about their fields, ranging from cardiothoracic surgery to chiropractic medicine. HOSA has influenced my future in a way that inspired me to help others pursue their interest in the medical field because of that I became the VP of Service. As VP of Service, I lead volunteer activities including the school blood drive and decorating the Northeast

As a primary care physician, I see myself organizing medical mission trips, opening medical clinics and working to improve the processes of medical practice in underserved communities. In pursuit of my goal, I enrolled in Barry University. I worked part-time throughout college, volunteered at different hospitals and completed my dual degree program in a little over four years. Half way through college, I joined the army as a medic due to financial constraints and a willingness to serve. Firsthand experiences gained under personalized mentorship of emergency medicine physicians and physician assistants are invaluable.

I have currently received my associates of science degree in criminal justice from Southwest Tennessee Community College. I decided to further my education and obtain my bachelors degree in criminal justice to explore more opportunities. I believe that going back to school will help give me the tools necessary to excel as a criminal justice professional. When I was in high school criminal justice was always something I was interested in learning about. I wanted to know more about the criminal justice system and how cops, courts, and corrections operate with one another. Once I enter into the criminal justice field and begin working as a professional with my bachelors I will become more remarkable to employers. This degree will also give me

Growing up in a low income community where high crime and violence is prevalent, I’m aware of the anxiety, trauma, and fear that individuals living in these conditions may experience. I was born and raised in East Los Angeles where I saw how a lack of financial resources, and opportunities affected the life opportunity and academic success of those around me. The loss of loved ones who were misled to a pathway of gang violence, drug and alcohol made me aware of their connection to oppressive systems both painful and harmful to a community. As I continue to pursue higher education, I am reminded of those who were victims of social marginalization. Their fatal stories but also their resilience remind me of the importance of civic engagement and leadership. I want to pursue a career in counseling, because, I see the need of leaders who are passionate, empathetic, and determine in building stronger and safer communities. By obtaining a MS. Counseling I hope to learn the skills needed to help me be a better leader in my community.

Since then I have worked hard, and improved on my study habits, and excelled in all of my clerkships and shelf examinations earning perfect grades. My unremitting drive and passion has allowed me to gain a strong knowledge base and indicates my ability to successfully tackle the challenges of residency training. Furthermore, while being a musician and athlete have fortified my communication skills as a team player, holding office for multiple terms in Student Government Association in basic sciences reflects my responsibility and organization. I have been innovative and sensible in solving problems, and have demonstrated and developed a dependable reputation among my peers, teachers, and community as evident through various leadership positions and organized

As the vice president of my Health Occupations Students of America club at my school, I have worked hard to expand the focus of medial outreach for my community. While the club is mainly focused on competitive events, I realized there was a lack of exposure in the medical aspects. Because of this, my club had expanded its purpose by revisiting what it means to be a physician and connecting to the community as we did when I lead my club in hosting a day at our local Space Coast Fair to boost emotional support for the elderly from assisted living

I am fascinated by the human body’s ability to meticulously control interactions of systems and pathways to build and sustain life. My interest in laboratory work enhances the appeal to do biomedical science, allowing me to further understand the fundamental principles of the body and its relationship with disease. I relish the challenges presented in this forever-evolving field of science.

Business appealed to me from a young age. As I grew up my parents and Grandfather were very involved in business, each having their own businesses. Over the years I have been lucky enough to work for them in their companies, which has enabled me to get a better and closer look at some of the aspects which are involved in running a business. Last summer I was able to work as a Purchase Ledger Clerk in my Grandfathers company due to one of the employees going on maternity leave. I really enjoyed this as it granted me invaluable experience and also boosted my determination to study and involve myself in the world of business.

Before I left the military, I was hired by the Department of Justice FBI as an Intelligence Analyst and transferred to the office in San Juan, PR. I completed two different schools at the FBI Quantico Academy and several courses and certifications. After 6 years at the agency I decided to leave my job to complete my Master’s Degree. At this moment I have 3 courses left to complete the Master’s Degree in Human Resources

1. Although I work in an Agriculture Industry, I plan to complete a degree in Applied Social Sciences. It is an area of study which has always interested me.

Another motivation was when my neurosurgeon speculated my ability of returning back to school to complete my bachelor’s degree. My family has always been supportive and I credit their unconditional love and support to face my injury and to believe in myself. In 1996, my mother and sisters went to my graduation to witness me receiving my bachelor’s degree.

I recently graduated from UC Davis with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. During my four-year college life, I completed courses in math (geometry, algebra, and calculus), chemistry, biology, physics, material science and engineering. My academic and working experiences in the past 12 months have trained me to become a quick learner that I was able to adapt and learn quickly through on-the-job training to become increasingly skilled and independent. During my six-month term at Imerys, I used a few different analytical instruments, drafted a SOP for the test method I developed, did many repetitive tasks and was able to remain focus and detail-oriented. I also managed my time to complete all the assignments and tasks according to their changing

As a transfer student, I took the required classes for my major that are equivalent to the universities’ classes and even decided to stay another year to finish all the classes to better my chances when applying. But this will only really help my admissions, not my major. What really helps prepare for my major is observing and making connections with the people around me. All around, I can see all sorts of people working hard in order to achieve their intended goals; whether it's the shy guy in the corner contemplating the report we got back, or the engaging girl scribbling the lecture on her notepad. These people are my inspiration and my support, these people reciprocate their knowledge to me, whether it's studying for the next exam or sharing ways to ease anxiety. This is science; anatomically we are all quite similar but the difference is within our genetics, experiences, and ability to physically function to make each person distinct from one another.

My plan right now is to work on my bachelor’s degree. That is the first priority in my life. Currently I am an E-5 in the Navy. I have a year left at my current command. I have a goal to finish my bachelors in the next two and a half years. I have a year left on my current contract now. In the service, we call the number of years we have enlisted for contracts. I signed up for 3 years and February of 2017 my contract will be up. I plan on reenlisting for another 3 years to finish up my degree and save more money. My job I am doing right now involves Intel. I have been doing this for the past 6 years that I have been in the Navy. I am currently trying to rerate. Rating in the service is what we call our jobs. Each branch of the service has a different name for it but the navy call what our jobs are

Building upon this framework, I continued being a leader throughout medical school. My medical school class elected me as president each of the four years. In this capacity, I worked tirelessly to foster an attitude of purpose and service among my classmates, ultimately helping my class to raise over $60,000.00 for a hospital in Liberia. Over time, I became involved in significant projects with the University administration, such as chairing the Liaison Committee on Medical Education Independent Student Analysis Committee for Loma Linda University’s 2016 reaccreditation