Personal Narrative: My Occupation Of Physical Therapy

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Ever since I was a child, I have went through many phases of what I want to be when I grow up. The job occupations I contemplated ultimately ranged from becoming a professional ballerina to a nephrologist. As I have gotten older, I have started to realize that I want to have a career that I genuinely enjoy and that I could envision myself doing for the majority of my life. After bounteous hours of research, job shadowing, and just simple thought I have concluded that the superlative career choice for me is physical therapy. Seemingly, it has always been apparent to me that my career goals include assisting people, making them feel better physically, and exhibiting to them that life can be problematic at times, but the positive outcome is the best part. The occupation of physical therapy exceeds all of my career goals, and it is definitely something I would love to pursue. My career goals not only include a great career, but a great education for it. At Southeastern Community …show more content…
Throughout my time of being a member of this youth group, I have went on five mission trips to different locations in the country through the organization of World Changers. We have consummated many community service activities such as: assisting at soup kitchens, feeding the community, cleaning orphanages, yard sales, and mission trips. I am truly appreciative to be apart of such an admirable youth group.
Overall, I believe I would be an astonishing candidate for a Southeastern Community College Scholarship. After finally deciding which program of study would best suit me, I plan to complete this one to the best of my ability. I have worked extremely hard for my achievements and I intend to do the same for my future career. I am confident that a considerable amount of my career goals will be met during my time at Southeastern Community

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