Module 11

 

This past year I have grown more than I ever have. When we got the second week of spring break I only felt excited to get a longer time to relax. However, once the stay at home orders took place everything started to feel more real. Instead of hanging out with friends and going on vacation this summer, I started working as a CNA. I was able to take three summer classes, work full time, and worked on myself to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I found a love for health care while working at a senior living facility and decided that I wanted to go to medical school to continue to help others. I had a lot of time to explore this decision and gain hundreds of contact hours since all I did was go to work and do school. I spent a lot of time alone, which is something I never really experienced before. I learned to have fun without needing to be with other people, and I also spent countless hours on TikTok. I have changed and matured a lot and learned to do more things on my own. Quarantine forced me to reflect on my own decisions and allowed me to think about what I wanted out of life, since it seemed like things could change any instant. I have learned to not take my college years for granted and have as much fun as I can before I have to be a "real adult". I am now preparing for medical school by gaining new experiences and doing things I never thought I would have before. The last year has been one of the hardest years for me, but I have learned so much about myself and what I want out of life.