Describe Your Educational Aspirations

The past twenty-one years, living the military life, I have seen and experienced opportunities far more than I can imagine. Many consider my life lucky and fortunate, but I call it being privileged. I am the first female in my family to attend college, and I will be the first female to obtain a degree. My educational aspirations is to acquire a Bachelors in Nursing and further my education towards a Masters, where my goal will become a Nurse Practitioner in Pediatrics. I dedicate this to my parents, for their sacrifice in ensuring me the best life, and the push I needed to make them proud, as well as the future kids I will one day help. I am the best candidate and deserve to be selected for scholarships, because as a well-rounded, hardworking student, I will
With choosing my major in Nursing, I have always had a special connection with children, but the main reason I wanted to work in the medical field was for my grandmother and father. At a young age, I still remember wanting to give them the medical help they needed, but I had no knowledge and understanding to provide. To see them both go through so much pain, I knew it was my calling to go out and help others. My senior year of high school, I organized the First International Health Organization of Students of America, with the school nurse. Together, we made the official chapter in Naples, Italy. Throughout my high school years, I held the leadership position as a Platoon Commander for NJROTC, HOSA representative, and nurse assistant. Growing up, I have always been taught to give back to others, and had several volunteer opportunities. I helped with food drives, single sailors, community clean up, and childcare services. These experiences allowed me to develop special and unique qualities to work and effectively communicate with others. The ability to organize and withstand challenges while helping others and