Psychology is where my passion lies I have been interested in psychology since middle school and in recent years I have had the opportunity to take a few courses in both psychology and sociology. I can definitely trace back when and why my interest in the field developed. About 10 years ago, when we moved here from Mexico, my family was not doing well and our financial situation was worse. My father was frustrated; unable to find a job, so he began drinking more, which led to alcoholism. This ended my parent's marriage, leaving my mother to raise us four kids by her self. My little brother Gerry started going to counseling with a child psychologist because he has always had a bad temper and problems with his anger management. Although this was an additional expense we could hardly afford, its importance was crucial. Whenever Gerry became overwhelmed he would get really aggressive, he would physically hit people and destroy objects by throwing them and breaking them. As Gerry continued to see the psychologist there was a definite improvement in Gerry's attitude and behavior. The psychologist helped him find ways to deal with his anger in a more reasonable manner by giving him a sense of control over the situation. The psychologist was so helpful; she gave us tips on how to treat Gerry so that he would not explode with anger whenever he became upset. The psychologist also helped us understand him and informed us, of why Gerry acted this way. She also cued us in on different learning strategies that were best suited for him in order to optimize his education to the fullest. Even though this process was long and expensive, its money worth was justified in the long run by the outcome. Through her, we learned many things about Gerry including that he had low self-esteem, which was playing a significant role in his behavior. Seeing all the improvements in Gerry inspired me to become a psychologist.
According to the Dalai Lama, "Practicing compassion not only makes others happy, but it also makes you happy." I have experienced the truth of this statement firsthand through my experiences as a volunteer at Ochsner Medical Center, a prominent hospital located in my hometown of New Orleans. Having...
Personal Statement I have always dreamed of choosing a medical field as my career. As I grew up, I found out my interests were more towards science. In high school, chemistry became one of my most favorite subjects among all the science subjects. I took one and half years of chemistry in high...
Personal Statement Lacking experience in writing, English is my most feared subject. My parents and my other instructors always told me that I am a very bright individual and my accomplishments in other subjects prove that. I've conquered math, science, and history like gold, but faced wit...
PERSONAL STATEMENT Why are you choosing a career in nursing at this time? First of all, it is my long-time dream to be a doctor, but financial matters hindered me from achieving that dream. Nursing for me is the closest profession related to becoming a doctor that is why I decided to pursue it....
Personal Statement A week after my family's convenience store was held up by an armed robber, the night shift's cashier quit. ... At the time of the purchase, my parents and the seller signed a closing statement with a title company for $1.7 million, which a bank entirely financed with a first lien note. My parents, without understanding the situation due to the language barrier, also signed a second lien note for $750,000.00, which is unrecorded in the closing statement and therefore invalid. ...
I"m writing this statement now as I anticipate the permission to study at University of Illinois at Chicago, which is my next step in brightening my future. ... However, the personal goal that I am setting and achieving encourages me to go on every time I want to quit. ...
The topic of literature touches me on a personal level; often there are no firm limitations of what can or cannot be correct. And thus, puts forth a strong longing to fully immerse myself into written works and pieces to dictate my own personal thoughts and opinions. ... This notion will heighten Southwest High School's powerful mission statement. ...
PERSONAL STATEMENT In the mid 1990s, when I was in graduate school working on my MA in psychology, at the urging of one of my professors, I began to undergo weekly Jungian analysis. ... Relating to this flavor in a personal way, I can say Western civilization was good to me in that it kindled in me the urge to be curious. ...
Personal Statement "It's not enough to be good, if you have the ability to be better-. This particular quotation is example of my thoughts towards the value of determination. Determination is a mental motivator that is key to strive for your goals and dreams. It is also essential for a producti...
