While colleges take in account your GPA and test scores‚ I have also found that colleges look into character and how a potential student will make a positive impact at their school. Through my research‚ I have found that the most common qualities colleges hope for in a student are leadership‚ a willingness to take risks‚ and initiative. I immediately knew that these characteristics were instilled in me through gymnastics. Being part of a team‚ there is usually a leader or a captain. This position
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Focusing on my effort to become an Eagle Scout‚ I faced many obstacles but worked very hard and was determined to become an Eagle Scout. On my path to becoming an Eagle Scout‚ there were many people who doubted my ability and leadership skills. However‚ I persevered and focused on my goal. From the time I joined the Boy Scouts at age thirteen‚ I had been hearing about the Boy Scouts and the highest rank that could be achieved. Hearing stories about previous Eagle Scouts that had come through my troop
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person that people come to with their problems. Everyone trusted me because I was like a vault. No matter what I was told‚ it never went any further. I have always been very empathetic and understanding listener. I enjoyed hearing other’s problems‚ not because I wanted to see them in pain‚ but because I knew that was their way of connecting with me. I decided to follow my passion-helping people. Since then‚ my life has changed. I am a cordial‚ professional‚ and through individual able to plan‚ organize
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topic that could be discussed for hours on end. I find it interesting to learn and understand how veterinarians manage to help pets and even save their lives. I have been seeking out professionals in the field to acquire an understanding of what that career entails. I scheduled a meeting with a family friend who is currently in veterinary school so I could discuss the education involved in becoming a veterinarian. He gave me wonderful advice that I have taken into consideration and applied in my
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immigrant‚ I adapted to big city life. Notwithstanding‚ moving from Iran to Indianapolis‚ IN; offered vastly different cultural and language experiences. However‚ this adversity has but brought new and exciting opportunities. As an immigrant to the United States and as a person of color who had to help support my family throughout my undergraduate education‚ I am well aware of the challenges that students must navigate to be successful. To support others in their quest for academic excellence‚ I worked
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medical assisting as a career‚ and it is also an occupation that calls for a desire to help others‚ love of learning and flexibility. In addition‚ according to projections by the U.S. Department of Labor it is one of 8 specialties in the health care field that is growing rapidly and should continue to do so. What You Should Know Typically‚ schools in the United States that offer courses for medical assistants provide hands-on experience in working with patients‚ along with training in the classroom
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Everybody has something they want to be when they grow up‚ whether it be a lawyer‚ a firefighter‚ or an engineer. There are people whose dream eventually dies out‚ but for the people whose dream to be a registered nurse is alive and breathing‚ here is some information and very helpful advise on registered nursing. Registered nurses are smart‚ dedicated‚ and responsible to their duties. When considering a career as a registered nurse‚ a person should carefully look at aspects such as ones responsibilities
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When I was nine years old‚ the horse that my sister was riding stepped in a gopher hole. As the news came back that he had broken his leg and had to be put down as a result of it‚ my sister was devastated. Right then‚ as I watched my sister get comforted by my parents‚ I knew that I wanted to try to help other people and their animals so they never had to feel the loss that my sister felt. That is when I knew I wanted to be a large animal veterinarian. I chose animal science as my major because
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[pic] DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ECE1005N PLAY AND LEARNING ASSIGNMENT 1 (20%) In pairs‚ choose one early childhood education setting which integrates play in its daily schedule (i.e. play based). 1. Observe how children play. Do not join in the play as you observe. It is important for you to be objective and get a broad view of play. You should observe at least 1 hour of quality and non-interrupted play time (if possible). You may also break your observation into different
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Bones‚ ligaments‚ tendons‚ and muscles. A physical therapist must know how to work out‚ strengthen‚ and prevent injuries for all of these things. There are some aspects of being a physical therapist that scare people away from pursuing the job. For example‚ working with bone displacement or torn muscles‚ which makes many people feel squeamish. Also‚ becoming a physical therapist requires a variety of skills and years of education; however‚ physical therapy can be one of the most rewarding professions
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