UCLA prompt- Describe the world you come from - for example, your family, community or school - and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
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Where I come from has shaped who I am and why I am an ambitious, caring, and joyful person. I was raised in a single family home; my dad was present in my life just not in my house. Because of that, it was imperative for my mother to be strong and independent. She was and is a hard worker, always wanting the best for me. She echoed every day the same statement of all parents, "Go to school to get your education so you can go to college". My mother always stressed how important it was to have some type of higher education seeing as she herself didn't have a degree. I can recall numerous occasions of our struggle to find our next meal, or shivering in our home because of a lack of heat. Even in those miserable times, she never gave up or showed any form of weakness. Enduring those rough times definitely motivates me to want more for myself.
As for her career, my mom has been working at Kaiser Hospital for over 18 years. Starting off as a receptionist in the emergency room, she climbed the corporate ladder and is currently a systems administrator. I can recall spending many days at the hospital with her, I grew fond of being around the doctors. Watching the orthopedic technicians administer casts, conversing with nurses, viewing x-rays (as if I understood them), and witnessing the satisfied patients. From those experiences I definitely knew my career would involve medicine. I was recently employed as an In-Home Health Care Worker; assisting a woman with everyday tasks. My greatest joy is helping someone in need, even with simple things such as helping them get dressed or administering medicine. I also work with a ministry, assisting by sending food to and feeding the homeless. We also visit shelters and host events that give profits to and Working with this woman, I truly learned the smallest actions can have such a large impact and that patience is key. If I didn't know before, I definitely knew after that experience nursing was the perfect field for me.
The elementary and middle school I attended also played a large roll role in my life. I attended a small charter school, View Park Preparatory, with the most qualified teachers; and I received one on one help that all children need. The parents were required to volunteer and be very active in their child's school work. Thanks to the school, math became one of my strongest subjects and I really enjoyed reading at a very young age. At View Park we were taught at an advanced level, completing work that most kids our age hadn't. There was a generous amount of homework which at the time was frustrating, but now I appreciate it. I currently have no trouble handing a heavy workload or staying up for hours to complete an assignment. So when I ventured off to high school; I already had a strong foundation which allowed me to take advanced courses with now trouble.
Obstacles I encountered assisted in my dream of working in the medical field. My mother instilled in me determination, diligence, and patience. My school taught me good work ethic and persistence. I plan to excel in nursing and even continue to become a doctor.
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This is a rough draft! PLEASE HELP!
Where I come from has shaped who I am and why I am an ambitious, caring, and joyful person. I was raised in a single family home; my dad was present in my life just not in my house. Because of that, it was imperative for my mother to be strong and independent. She was and is a hard worker, always wanting the best for me. She echoed every day the same statement of all parents, "Go to school to get your education so you can go to college". My mother always stressed how important it was to have some type of higher education seeing as she herself didn't have a degree. I can recall numerous occasions of our struggle to find our next meal, or shivering in our home because of a lack of heat. Even in those miserable times, she never gave up or showed any form of weakness. Enduring those rough times definitely motivates me to want more for myself.
As for her career, my mom has been working at Kaiser Hospital for over 18 years. Starting off as a receptionist in the emergency room, she climbed the corporate ladder and is currently a systems administrator. I can recall spending many days at the hospital with her, I grew fond of being around the doctors. Watching the orthopedic technicians administer casts, conversing with nurses, viewing x-rays (as if I understood them), and witnessing the satisfied patients. From those experiences I definitely knew my career would involve medicine. I was recently employed as an In-Home Health Care Worker; assisting a woman with everyday tasks. My greatest joy is helping someone in need, even with simple things such as helping them get dressed or administering medicine. I also work with a ministry, assisting by sending food to and feeding the homeless. We also visit shelters and host events that give profits to and Working with this woman, I truly learned the smallest actions can have such a large impact and that patience is key. If I didn't know before, I definitely knew after that experience nursing was the perfect field for me.
The elementary and middle school I attended also played a large roll role in my life. I attended a small charter school, View Park Preparatory, with the most qualified teachers; and I received one on one help that all children need. The parents were required to volunteer and be very active in their child's school work. Thanks to the school, math became one of my strongest subjects and I really enjoyed reading at a very young age. At View Park we were taught at an advanced level, completing work that most kids our age hadn't. There was a generous amount of homework which at the time was frustrating, but now I appreciate it. I currently have no trouble handing a heavy workload or staying up for hours to complete an assignment. So when I ventured off to high school; I already had a strong foundation which allowed me to take advanced courses with now trouble.
Obstacles I encountered assisted in my dream of working in the medical field. My mother instilled in me determination, diligence, and patience. My school taught me good work ethic and persistence. I plan to excel in nursing and even continue to become a doctor.
WRITE AND ENDING THAT SUMMARIZES
