Duquesne University essay; You never know what event in your life is going to change your life.

Question:
Tell us something unique about you, why you chose your particular major, and how you expect Duquesne University to help you achieve your academic, personal and professional goals. Please include any examples of your research, shadowing or volunteer experiences.

Needs to be a minimum of 300 words and I'm at 272. Any ideas to add or correct!
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You never know what event in your life is going to change your life. My inspiration for a career came while both my grandparents were battling cancer. As they received their medications I began to read the Walgreen's pamphlets and help research side effects on their medications for them. I then became interested in understanding the study of a drug's nature, and its properties. At this time I realized the importance of medicine and developed an interest in pharmacology. Pharmacists give some patient consultation and develop an important relationship with their patients. I enjoy assisting others because it allows me to give back to the community. Furthermore my experience as a lifeguard has reaffirmed that my chosen career will reflect my desire to assist others. Pharmacy school is the perfect opportunity for me to pursue a career that mirrors those values.

Throughout my life, I have always seen a great importance of having community leaders in the church. My involvement in church has grown, as I started out as an alter server and I am currently a youth leader in the youth ministry at St. Mark's Catholic Church. Duquesne University will allow me to extend my spiritual goals as I would like to become a Eucharistic minister, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Through the school's unique commitment to excellence in professional education, Duquesne will help me to grow further in my studies and achieve a high standard of moral values. In addition, Duquesne University can provide an exclusive insight into the world of pharmaceuticals allowing me to become a professional in the art of preparing, and dispensing drugs.

Good evening.

Pharmacists give some patient consultations and develop important relationships with their patients.

Nice job. A good response to the prompt. Well organized and planned, with a good intro and conclusion. You tie these two seemingly unrelated topics up very nicely. Good work.

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Gloria
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Thank you very much for your comments. I was wondering if you had any input on what to add. I am still below the 300 word minimum and need around 30 words in order to meet it.

~Thanks again.

You could think about a way to tie the pharmacy career with your desire to be a minister. Do they have any similarities in your mind? Do they go hand-in-hand to you? Smoothing the transition between these two paragraphs would be a good idea, and would help you with your word count.