I have wanted to go to Shawnee State since my 11th grade year when we had college day at our school, and I got to talk to them and found out they have a radiology program available. Radiology has been what I have wanted to go to college for since 7th grade but more recently, I have fallen in love with Medical Assistant and Dental Hygiene. I have always loved helping people (even though I have the patience of a new mother with 6 children) so the medical field has always interested me. The definition for a radiologic technologist is "Radiologic technologists are the medical personnel who perform …show more content…
Their classes are smaller so their students get more education and attention and focus better. "At SSU, you will be challenged to explore new worlds, ideas, and ways of thinking," (Shawnee State University). Teachers at the university really challenge the students in their classes because they really focus on getting you a good and bright future. The radiology program's mission statement is: "In keeping with the mission of the University and the Department of Health Sciences, the Radiologic Technology Program seeks to educate applicants to become competent and responsible radiologic technologists, who deliver the highest quality patient care. In addition, the program fosters professionalism, personal growth, and self-actualization," (Shawnee State