I am looking to obtain training and certification as a surgical technician. I have worked in an orthopedic office as the surgery scheduler and currently work as an endoscopy technician in my small town hospital. Being able to work in the hospital setting, I see many options that would give me a chance to grow and cement my career in healthcare. I have always been interested in medicine but never had the confidence to pursue it until now. It has been almost ten years since I graduated from Mansfield University with a degree in Graphic Design. The idea of going back to school now with also having to work full-time is a daunting aspect. Still, I am excited by the possibilities having a surgical technician certification could provide me! To support myself financially, I work full-time with a part-time job at my local library. I enjoy reading so working in a library is no hardship. Of course, working two jobs leaves me with limited time for myself but it is necessary if I want to pay my bills and save for a house. Paying for college with scholarships would ease my mind about going back to school at this stage in my life. I have two cats that fill my apartment with so much joy and life. They are a mother and son, she came to Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries as a young, pregnant cat who had evidence of physical abuse. I have volunteered at the shelter and have donated many times to them because they help so many animals find great homes and provide great medical care to the abused ones.