In my life there have been many different instances which have helped me define the person I want to become in my future. When I was younger my mother always told my brother and I to work as hard as we could in school and never forget to pray. She also told us to never take for granted the things which have been given to us because there are many people out in the world who do not have those opportunities. It has continuously helped me motivate myself throughout my high school and college career. I have pushed myself to become a better person by growing up with such a benevolent mother.
The summer before my freshman year of college I worked at Domino’s Pizza. I worked there for four years and throughout those years I realized not to take the opportunity to go to college for granted. Most of the employees working there at the time were living from paycheck to paycheck in order to provide for their families. The employees were undoubtedly great people but unfortunately made bad decisions throughout their lives. They never had the chance to attend the college of their choice and excel in a specific major. Aside from the people who were working from paycheck to paycheck there were also some people who had worked there for the majority of their lives. I realized, from the experiences I had talking to these people, how lucky I was to have the opportunity to attend college and achieve a degree. I didn’t want the story of my life to end in a fast food restaurant. I wanted to have the ability to use the knowledge I have to provide for myself and my future.
When I was a senior in high school I decided I wanted to major in Radiology. After entering college I dedicated my freshman year to studying and working towards getting into the Radiology program. When it came time for the interviewing process I prepared myself as best as I could. I made it through my interview and waited the few weeks it took to get back the results. Sadly I did not make it into the program, but I later realized that was to my advantage.
I talked to my parents about my different options of staying with Radiology and re-applying the following year, or choosing a different major. My dad started talking to me about his decision to major in Accounting when he was in college. He gave me an overview of the subject and helped me make the decision of pursuing a career in Accounting. After my rejection letter he helped me understand it’s acceptable to make wrong decisions and end up going a completely different direction than originally planned. He has provided for our family in many ways and has continuously helped me through my classes. If I had any doubt in me he was quick to demolish it and influence me to never give up. Throughout his life he worked very hard to build up his career and give his children the things he did not have growing up. He is by far my biggest idol and a person I will forever look up to.
I have also had the opportunity of meeting many different people through the organizations I have joined because of being an Accounting major and allowing myself to get involved at USI. I have been led in the right direction to pursue the field I enjoy the most. I have these people, and many others, to thank for helping me build up my career and become the best person I can be.
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