Why I Chose Sonography

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Many things have influenced my decision to continue my education but the number one reason is that I enjoy learning. There’s always something new to learn and use for the future. My parents encouragement has pushed me to become a better, stronger student and I am thankful for that. Both of my parents, and sisters went through college so, it has always been an expectation of me to go to college as well. I’ve never not thought about attending college. I have worked very hard and pushed my limits in high school so I could get into college. I hold myself to a very high standard. I believe the best thing to do for myself, and anyone, is to get an education.
I have really enjoyed learning about sonography. Sonography is non-invasive medical procedures that uses the echoes of high-frequency sound waves to make an image of internal organs or body structures. Which is known as an ultrasound. I have really came to love this career because I truly love helping people. I feel that I would get the satisfaction of helping save someone’s life. The images that sonographers take help diagnose, treat, and cure people. People’s lives are dependent on the images that the sonographer takes. Shadowing these workers has encouraged me to look deeper into this field and realize there is so much more than just taking pictures all day. You’re constantly learning and examining new parts of the body everyday. I am a people person and I feel that I would very much enjoy the one on one time with a patient. The mental health field is something I have considered for the same reason being that I want to help people. It is very intimidating at times when many of my classmates already know what they want to do in the future and I am still unsure. I think that as long as I enjoy what I do, I will be satisfied with my