Career Essay: Balancing School, Sports, And Work

Throughout my life I have focused on school, sports, and working. Balancing all three of these at the same time was very difficult, but I made it work. Challenging myself has been a big part of my high school years both in and out of school. After starting sports at the age of three, balancing school and sports became a daily routine. Through high school I have played soccer all year long and almost every day. Being involved in both high school and travel teams, 3v3 leagues, and winter leagues has built up my responsibilities and handling the pressure of keeping my schedule in line. Making money was also a priority I made for myself after I received my driver's license. I got a job at my local pool the year I started driving. This was only a summer job so after my soccer season in the fall, I looked for another job. I got hired at the local movie theatre and worked there throughout my junior year of high school. I returned to the pool in the summer because I enjoyed it so much and plan to keep returning throughout high school and college.
Many family members of mine have gone into this profession so it has always felt normal to study engineering. I have taken, and am enrolled in, multiple engineering classes that have taught me more about the career including Introduction to Engineering and Design, Aerospace Engineering, and Principles of Engineering. For years I was set on becoming an engineer but I have recently found out that veterinary science fascinates me greatly, and my connection with animals would make it a job I love and enjoy. When I was younger I could approach any animal with open arms and even animals that would normally do poorly with new people came straight to me in a friendly manner. This behavior was absolutely bizarre to the owners. I plan on researching more on these careers to see which would fit myself the