Why I Have Chosen To Pursue A Medical Degree Term Paper

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As children, most of us don't think of becoming the next big television star. Plenty of us have dreams like I did, of saving the world like my favorite super hero. Most of us learn how difficult that is as we grow older, and turn our thoughts to other things, like a career, money, and fame and fortune. When it was my time to attend college, everyone around me knew I would become a banker or accountant. However, I was unable to choose a final career path, because nothing seemed right for me. How could I truly help someone as a banker: give them free checking? My heart was not in those careers. Instead, I chose to serve my country.

A graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and began serving my country on the USNS Arctic. At the time the world was in a state of chaos, the U.S. And Iraq were on the brink of war, and terrorism had become a worldwide fear. As a result, my vessels schedule was about to change and unexpectedly so was my life. On March 19, 2003, the U.S. And coalition forces began conducting military operations against the nation of Iraq. Over a period of approximately 4 months, I witnessed death and destruction first hand, and I knew what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.

Occasionally my ship would pull into port and I would walk the streets of Middle Eastern nations. During these journeys, I would encounter the most extraordinary people: women and children whose lives had been destroyed by years of war. The more I saw, the more these images of sick and dying children would not leave my mind. I realized there are underprivileged children back home who require medical attention just like these children. At that moment, I discovered my calling. I wanted to be a doctor more than anything else in the world. I made a silent promise to myself that I would reach that goal and help those who need it most. It is those images of the children of war that give me the motivation everyday to attain my goal.

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