Personal Narrative: My Lifetime Goals

When I envision my lifetime goals I picture two things, a pristine white lab coat and a humanitarian award. The lab coat represents my goal to become a medical doctor and my hope to be involved with major medical research throughout my lifetime. The award symbolizes my dream to be recognized as a person who adhered a monumental impact on the world whether it be through heroic volunteerism or through inventing innovative methods that can be utilized in aiding the less fortunate. Although, I plan to achieve both of these goals later in the future I am working towards them today with my involvement in extra- curricular activities. Currently, I am apart of the National Honor Society and as a member I have been exposed to the essential qualities of leadership and discipline. Being surrounded by peers who actively motivate the student body while still being an effective leader has exposed me to superior leadership skills. This exposure allows me to strengthen and prepare my skills for development in the future. As a doctor I will utilizes these skills when leading my team through inevitable failures we will face day to day. The society also taught me discipline through the mandatory maintenance
Through the words of Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully, the Delta GEMS program promotes scholarship, career building, mentorship, character, and above all it provides an outlet for young ladies to volunteer in the community. This program introduced me to my love for volunteering through bimonthly visits to nursing homes, soup kitchens, and feeding the homeless. The program has inspired me to create my goal of doing extensive volunteer work throughout my life. My volunteer work with Delta GEMS will be a continuous motivator to push myself through the arduous obstacles that may accompany the journey to my goal of achieving a humanitarian