Believe it or not, technology has shaped the world into what it is now. From radios to television, technology has made the world better and still does. One specific piece of tech, the cell phone, has impacted and continues to impact, the world greatly. First of all, cell phones have made communication easier. People all over the Earth have the ability to communicate with each other instantaneously. We do not have to wait for letters to be received for a casual conversation. As someone with family across the world, phones helped me stay connected to them. I am able to call, text, and FaceTime with others in real-time. Truthfully, I could not imagine what my life would be like without cell phones. Of course, many people would disagree with the benefits of technology. For instance, they would claim that technology hinders building relationships, but I would say otherwise. Without my phone, I would not have been able to strengthen my friendships. Instead, I would have strictly had to rely on face-to-face interactions. As we know, the pandemic put a pause on this type of communication. During quarantine, the only way I kept in touch with my friends was through my cell phone. All in all, cell phones currently are impacting the world for the better. They are versatile when it comes to communicating because we can use them to call, text, etc. Overall, cell phones aid with communication whether it is halfway across the world or on the next block.

I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc, and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health to make a great impact on people’s health. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to any part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, anything must be done so they feel safe and comfortable. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities. The stories about the mistreatment of minorities in the healthcare field should not be kept in the dark. People need to see how minorities are still being mistreated. Something needs to be done about it, for everyone must get the good quality care that they deserve, no matter what color they are.

I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc, and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health and becoming a pediatrician to make a great impact on people’s health, specifically minorities, and to stand up against gender stereotypes. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to any part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, anything must be done so they feel safe and comfortable. Additionally, children are always asked what they want to be when they grow up. Many say a nurse, vet, or doctor. As I got older, I noticed that the idea of being a nurse was pushed upon girls, while being a doctor was pushed upon boys. Then I realized that nurses worked under doctors, and the idea of gender inequality was projected upon children. Moreover, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development. Children must grow up in a healthy environment, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Looking back on my childhood, I wish gender inequality was not a problem. Consequently, I used to think that I could never achieve certain things because I was a female, and females were said to be below males. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities and help eliminate gender stereotypes. I believe everyone must get the good quality care they deserve, should be treated equally, and get equal opportunities no matter their race, gender, etc.

I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc., and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health and becoming a pediatrician to make a great impact on people’s health, specifically minorities, and to stand up against gender stereotypes. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment do not only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to any part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, anything must be done so they feel safe and comfortable. Additionally, children are always asked what they want to be when they grow up. Many say a nurse vet or doctor. As I got older, I noticed that the idea of being a nurse was pushed upon girls, while being a doctor was pushed upon boys. Then I realized that nurses worked under doctors, and the idea of gender inequality was projected upon children. Moreover, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development. Children must grow up in a healthy environment, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Looking back on my childhood, I wish gender inequality was not a problem. Consequently, I used to think that I could never achieve certain things because I was a female, and females were said to be below males. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities and help eliminate gender stereotypes. I believe everyone must get the good quality care they deserve, should be treated equally, and get equal opportunities no matter their race, gender, etc.

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I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc, and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health and becoming a pediatrician to make a great impact on people’s health, specifically minorities, and to stand up against gender stereotypes. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to anyone part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, anything must be done so they feel safe and comfortable. Additionally, children are always asked what they want to be when they grow up. Many say a nurse or vet or doctor. As I got older, I noticed that the idea of being a nurse was pushed upon girls, while being a doctor was pushed upon boys. Then I realized that nurses worked under doctors, and the idea of gender inequality was projected upon children. Moreover, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development. Children must grow up in a healthy environment, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Looking back on my childhood, I wish gender inequality was not a problem. Consequently, I used to think that I could never achieve certain things because I was a female, and females were said to be below males. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities and help eliminate gender stereotypes. I believe everyone must get the good quality care they deserve, should be treated equally, and get equal opportunities no matter their race, gender, etc.

I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc, and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health and becoming a pediatrician to make a great impact on people’s health, specifically minorities, and to stand up against gender stereotypes. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities getting mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. Hence why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to anyone part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, anything must be done so they feel safe and comfortable. Additionally, children are always asked what they want to be when they grow up. Many say a nurse or vet or doctor. As I got older, I noticed that the idea of being a nurse was pushed upon girls, while being a doctor was pushed upon boys. Then I realized that nurses worked under doctors, and the idea of gender inequality was projected upon children. Moreover, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development. Children must grow up in a healthy environment, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Looking back on my childhood, I wish gender inequality was not a problem. Consequently, I used to think that I could never achieve certain things because I was a female, and females were said to be below males. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities and help eliminate gender stereotypes. I believe everyone must get the good quality care they deserve, should be treated equally, and get equal opportunities no matter their race, gender, etc.

Growing up, math and science were my favorite subjects. I would always do better on the math portion of standardized tests than the English portion. For me, math always made logical sense in my brain rather than English or history. Also, I use math a lot in my hobbies. First of all, math is a logical subject. There's always going to be an answer. I never had to get too creative because everything was either right or wrong. Honestly, I think it was the certainty and assertiveness that drew me to math. Also, the different topics of math consistently intrigued me. As a child, my favorite topics were multiplication and ratios. Now, I am very fond of algebra. Honestly, the math just “clicked” in my brain a lot of the time. Of course, I still struggled sometimes, but it all made sense in the end. Furthermore, I love math because it's used in the real world. One of my favorite hobbies is baking, and measurements have a big role in it. For instance, sometimes I have to convert between units of measurement using math. Consequently, math has helped me become a better baker because I acquired an understanding of the different measurements. I also use math whenever I am singing. In music, it is important to be aware of the time signature because it lets you know how many beats are in a measure and what note gets the beat. Whenever I am performing, I usually tap my toe to keep myself in time with the music. Without math, I could not be a smart and successful musician. All in all, I have always been drawn to math because of its logicality. In addition to this, I understand baking and music better due to math. I can confidently say that my life would be completely different without math.

I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc, and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health and becoming a pediatrician to make a great impact on people’s health, specifically minorities, and to stand up against gender stereotypes. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to anyone part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, anything must be done so they feel safe and comfortable. Additionally, children are always asked what they want to be when they grow up. Many say a nurse or vet or doctor. As I got older, I noticed that the idea of being a nurse was pushed upon girls, while being a doctor was pushed upon boys. Then I realized that nurses worked under doctors, and the idea of gender inequality was projected upon children. Moreover, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development. Children must grow up in a healthy environment, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Looking back on my childhood, I wish gender inequality was not a problem. Consequently, I used to think that I could never achieve certain things because I was a female, and females were said to be below males. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities and help eliminate gender stereotypes. I believe everyone must get the good quality care they deserve, should be treated equally, and get equal opportunities no matter their race, gender, etc.

I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc, and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health and becoming a pediatrician to make a great impact on people’s health, specifically minorities, and to stand up against gender stereotypes. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to anyone part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, anything must be done so they feel safe and comfortable. Additionally, children are always asked what they want to be when they grow up. Many say a nurse or vet or doctor. As I got older, I noticed that the idea of being a nurse was pushed upon girls, while being a doctor was pushed upon boys. Then I realized that nurses worked under doctors, and the idea of gender inequality was projected upon children. Moreover, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development. Children must grow up in a healthy environment, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Looking back on my childhood, I wish gender inequality was not a problem. Consequently, I used to think that I could never achieve certain things because I was a female, and females were said to be below males. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities and help eliminate gender stereotypes. I believe everyone must get the good quality care they deserve, should be treated equally, and get equal opportunities no matter their race, gender, etc.

From a young age, I knew that I wanted to go into medicine because I enjoy helping people. I want to get a degree that'll allow me to continue helping others. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health to make a great impact on people’s health. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to anyone part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, it is vital that anything is done so they feel safe and comfortable. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities. The stories about the mistreatment of minorities in the healthcare field should not be kept in the dark. People need to see how minorities are still being mistreated. Something needs to be done about it, for everyone must get the good quality care that they deserve, no matter what color they are.

I was treated well growing up, well at least better than most children. However, looking back, I realized I was silenced. I was told to lock away my emotions and to get used to people being unappreciative, disrespectful, and invalidating my feelings. This is why I think “Matilda” by Harry Styles has the most important message. To start, I don’t think I’ve ever related more to a song than to “Matilda.” It talks about how someone realizes that they haven’t been treated well by their loved ones and that it’s okay to leave your loved ones and go on your own. For instance, Styles sings the lyric “You don't have to be sorry for leaving and growing up,” conveying that you shouldn’t be ashamed of yourself for leaving a toxic situation. Furthermore, the lyric, “Nothing about the way that you were treated ever seemed especially alarming 'til now,” stood out to me the most because I didn’t realize until this past year that I wasn't treated, by loved ones, the way I deserved to be treated. “Matilda, you talk of the pain like it's all alright,” is another lyric that caught my attention. I feel as though I was trained to internalize my emotions, and I hate that I do. I hate that I can’t trust anyone 100 percent because I think they might use my vulnerability against me. And when I do tell people about my pain, I act as though I already overcame it. But those scars are still there, and they always will be. In short, the song “Matilda” by Harry Styles helped me realize many things. It taught me that it’s okay to feel pain and express my emotions. It taught me that I’m allowed to step away from toxic relationships no matter who they’re with.

I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc, and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health and becoming a pediatrician to make a great impact on people’s health, specifically minorities, and to stand up against gender stereotypes. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to anyone part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, it is vital that anything is done so they feel safe and comfortable. Additionally, children are always being asked what they want to be when they grow up. Many say a nurse or vet or doctor. As I got older, I noticed that the idea of being a nurse was pushed upon girls, while being a doctor was pushed upon boys. Then I realized that nurses worked under doctors, and the idea of gender inequality was projected upon children. Moreover, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development. It is crucial that children grow up in a healthy environment, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Looking back on my childhood, I wish that gender inequality was not a problem. Consequently, I used to think that I could never achieve certain things because I was a female, and females were said to be below males. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities and help eliminate gender stereotypes. I believe everyone must get the good quality care they deserve, should be treated equally, and get equal opportunities no matter their race, gender, etc.

I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc, and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health to make a great impact on people’s health. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to anyone part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, it is vital that anything is done so they feel safe and comfortable. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities. The stories about the mistreatment of minorities in the healthcare field should not be kept in the dark. People need to see how minorities are still being mistreated. Something needs to be done about it, for everyone must get the good quality care that they deserve, no matter what color they are.

I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc, and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health and becoming a pediatrician to make a great impact on people’s health, specifically minorities, and to stand up against gender stereotypes. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to anyone part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, it is vital that anything is done so they feel safe and comfortable. Additionally, children are always being asked what they want to be when they grow up. Many say a nurse or vet or doctor. As I got older, I noticed that the idea of being a nurse was pushed upon girls, while being a doctor was pushed upon boys. Then I realized that nurses worked under doctors, and the idea of gender inequality was projected upon children. Moreover, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development. It is crucial that children grow up in a healthy environment, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Looking back on my childhood, I wish that gender inequality was not a problem. Consequently, I used to think that I could never achieve certain things because I was a female, and females were said to be below males. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities and help eliminate gender stereotypes. I believe everyone must get the good quality care they deserve, should be treated equally, and get equal opportunities no matter their race, gender, etc.

I have always enjoyed helping people, whether it was through doing a simple favor, volunteering, etc, and I want to get a degree that will help me continue to help others, specifically in the medical field. Consequently, I plan on majoring in Public Health to make a great impact on people’s health. First of all, I think that a degree in Public Health will aid me in making sure that the people of the community are well taken care of and that everyone receives great quality care, especially minorities. I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the mistreatment of minorities in healthcare, both patients and healthcare workers. It is disappointing that we still live in a world where we are treated differently or poorly just because of the color of our skin. These incidents of mistreatment don’t only affect the victims but also society. Believe it or not, children witness many things, and in most cases, it stays with them forever. For instance, as a child when I would hear about minorities being mistreated, I feared that something similar would happen to me because I was a Black girl. To this day, every time I step out of my house, I am always on high alert because I know what people see on the outside: a young Black woman. This is why I want to get a degree in Public Health, to either ease or eliminate the fear that minorities experience every day, especially in healthcare. Furthermore, with a degree in Public Health, I would advocate for the improvisation of the healthcare of minorities. An idea I have is that a patient who is a person of color will have the option of having a provider who is the same race as them or another person of color if they ever feel uncomfortable with their current provider. If anything, this can also apply to anyone part of their medical caretakers, not just the provider. The patient's safety and comfort is the most important thing in the healthcare field. Therefore, it is vital that anything is done so they feel safe and comfortable. To sum up, getting a degree in Public Health will help me make a great impact on the welfare of the health of minorities. The stories about the mistreatment of minorities in the healthcare field should not be kept in the dark. People need to see how minorities are still being mistreated. Something needs to be done about it, for everyone must get the good quality care that they deserve, no matter what color they are.

“Mom! Dad! Look at what I got on my math test,” my younger self exclaimed. As my parents looked at my test, smiles spread across their faces. “Good job on getting a 100,” they said. I was elated that my parents were proud of me for getting a good grade. Little did I know that this would be the start of a bittersweet experience that would shape me into who I am today. For as long as I can remember my parents have always had high expectations for me. I was always expected to get all A’s on all of my assignments. In elementary school, I didn’t think too much about my parents’ high standards. Middle and high school were whole different stories, though. As I moved up in school, my parents’ expectations just increased. I do, however, see where my parents are coming from. As immigrant parents, all they want is for their children to achieve greater things in life than they did, but their high expectations led to a decline in my mental health. Due to wanting to fulfill my parents’ expectations, I pushed myself to get A’s on every single assignment I did. If I didn’t get an A, I felt like I was a failure to them and myself. It got to a point where I was scared to get anything less than an A. I would stay up to finish homework, and I would choose to do homework instead of hanging out with my friends and family. I adopted an intense work ethic and pushed myself way beyond my limits. As a result, I developed anxiety. I developed anxiety, specifically testing anxiety, during my sophomore year. I remember my first anxiety attack like it was yesterday, at least that is what it felt like. It was a normal school day, and I was getting ready to take my chemistry test. I felt pretty confident about it since I studied and knew the material well. As it got closer and closer to the time that the test was about to start, I noticed that my hands started to shake. I paid no attention to it at first since the classroom was always cold, but then I noticed that my heart was racing. I began to panic, so I took a few sips of water. I thought I felt fine after drinking water since my hands stopped shaking, but that was not the case. “You may begin your test,” my teacher said. Once I heard those words, I looked down and saw my trembling hands. Keeping in mind that I needed to fulfill my parents’ expectations and get an A, I ignored how I was feeling. Somehow I got through the test, but I knew that taking a test or a quiz would never be the same for me. Still to this day I struggle with testing anxiety. Whether it’s a small quiz or a big exam, I always get anxious. When I first discovered I had testing anxiety, I had a difficult time coping with it. It got to a point where I was scared whenever my teachers would announce that we would be having a test. However, I developed a few coping mechanisms like stress balls and taking deep breaths before tests. These mechanisms have only helped so much, but sometimes my anxiety gets the best of me. All in all, I know my parents had good intentions when they set high standards for me. Unfortunately, their high expectations have not always been in my favor. Along with testing anxiety, I became an overthinker, and I tend to be anxious about many things. I also became very detail-oriented. Learning how to handle new developments in my life is not easy. Even to this day I still struggle with all these things, but I am getting through it.

From a young age, I knew that I wanted to go into medicine; however, I just did not know what or why. It was not until late middle school that I figured out that I wanted to become a Pediatrician. One day my friend asked me, “Elizabeth, why do you want to become a Pediatrician?” I replied, “I want to make sure kids are given proper love and care in their life.” First of all, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development, especially for POC children. I hear so many stories of the mistreatment of POCs in healthcare, and I plan to help stop this problem. Furthermore, I think it is important for children to grow up in a good mental and emotional environment. I love my family dearly, and I am grateful that they can and do provide for me, but I would not say that I grew up in the best household mentally and/or emotionally. Looking back at my childhood, I realize that my emotions were often downplayed and ignored. My family did not promote expressing your feelings. Also, growing up I constantly felt a lot of pressure, not only from my parents or siblings but myself. My parents always pushed me to be academically successful, and my siblings pushed me to be better than they were in school. Consequently, I now hold myself to a high standard and seek academic validation. Because of this, I often push myself past my boundaries and experience burnout. The worst thing is that I do not even think I can tell my family. Therefore, I want to influence children to express their emotions and help them establish mental boundaries, so they do not exhaust themselves as I have. Admittedly, I know that the path to becoming a doctor is not an easy one, especially for an African American woman in the United States. I feel as though I will be looked down upon along the way, and I will have to prove myself somehow just to get an ounce of respect. I hope to inspire young African American women to dream big and accomplish their goals. I want to show them that although you may experience adversities, you are strong and achieve anything. All in all, I want to become a Pediatrician because I want to make sure children are shown love and care and grow in a good mental and emotional environment. Also, I am prepared to face and overcome obstacles regarding my race and gender along my way to becoming a Pediatrician.

I am the youngest child in a family of six. Actually, I am the youngest child and only daughter in a family of six. As part of a big family, you could say that I have had a lot of role models growing up, and you are right. They have all had a big impact on my life; however, my mom is the biggest influence in my life. To start, my mom immigrated to the United States from Nigeria. She is the second oldest and second daughter in a family of eight. My mom tells me stories about all the hardships she dealt with because of her birth order, for she was neither the oldest nor youngest daughter. My mom told me about how most of her clothes were hand-me-downs, and how she had so much responsibility at such a young age. My mom would wake up early in the morning to make breakfast for her whole family when she was young. At the end of these stories, she always says, “and I did not complain.” I like to think of my mom as very resilient and strong. She had dealt with several hardships, but that did not prevent her from being optimistic. As a result, when I go through struggles, I try my best to persevere and keep my head held high. Furthermore, my mother is very caring and loving. Because I am older now, I am no longer blind to certain things like I was when I was younger. I have gained an insight into how the world is, especially how people treat others. I feel as though we have normalized children, especially teenagers, disrespecting and/or mistreating their parents, and I will admit that I am guilty of this. But honestly, it breaks my heart when I see my siblings mistreat my mom sometimes. While my siblings are out in the world, living their adult lives, my mom is at home worrying about them 24/7. It does not help that my mom was diagnosed with hypertension a few years ago. As a result, I always try to reassure her to not worry and stress because I fear that it can raise her blood pressure and that something detrimental might happen. The inspiring thing is that even though my mother gets mistreated, she is still filled with love, and I aspire to be like that in my life. All in all, My mother’s resilience and loving spirit have inspired me to become a Pediatrician. I know that becoming a doctor is not necessarily an easy path, but my mother has taught me to persevere. Also, seeing my mom’s loving spirit towards her children has made me want to give love not just to my future children, but to every child. Hence, I want to become a Pediatrician to give love and care because I believe that is what every child needs. I will forever remember the influence that my mother has on my life.

Children are always being asked what they want to be when they grow up. Some say an astronaut or a teacher, or a firefighter. Others say a nurse or vet or doctor. As I got older and watched the new generation, I noticed that the idea of being a nurse was pushed upon girls, while being a doctor was pushed upon boys. In recent years I discovered that nurses work under doctors, so young children are being exposed to the idea of gender inequality at a young age. That is one of the reasons why I want to become a doctor, specifically a pediatrician. I want to go against the patriarchy that continues to plague our society and impact girls negatively. First of all, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development. It is crucial that children grow up in a healthy environment, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Looking back on my childhood, I wish that gender inequality was not a problem. Consequently, I used to think that I could never achieve certain things because I was a female, and females were said to be below males. Moreover, I think it is important for young girls to see that being a female does not decrease their ability to be a leader or to be successful. When people describe females, they say words like “sensitive” and “emotional,” and society has associated these words with weakness. Instead, they should be associated with strength. On the other hand, people use the words “strong” and “dominant” to describe males, and they are directly associated with strength and superiority. This furthers the idea of gender inequality. As a Pediatrician, I hope to encourage not just young girls, but women too, that being a female does not make you subordinate to anyone, especially males. Instead, being a female makes you on the same level as a male. All in all, gender inequality is still a significant problem in today’s society. As a young woman, gender equality and female success are very important to me. These things motivate me to continue pursuing my goal to become a Pediatrician. I believe it is important that young girls see many women in the workforce, so it can serve as an encouragement for them to pursue and achieve their goals. Admittedly, it is something I wish I had more of growing up. I want these kids to see that they can achieve greatness no matter what gender they are.

Believe it or not, technology has shaped the world into what it is now. From radios to television technology has made the world better and still does. One specific piece of tech, the cell phone, has impacted, and continues to impact, the world greatly. To start off, cell phones have made communication easier. People all over the Earth have the ability to communicate with each other instantaneously. We do not have to wait for letters to be received for a casual conversation. As someone with family across the world, phones helped me stay connected to them. I am able to call, text, and FaceTime with others in real time. Truthfully, I could not imagine what my life would be like without cell phones. Of course, many people would disagree with the benefits of technology. For instance, they would claim that technology hinders building relationships, but I would say otherwise. Without my phone, I would not have been able to strengthen my friendships. Instead, I would have strictly had to rely on face-to-face interactions. As we know, the pandemic put a pause on this type of communication. During quarantine, the only way I kept in touch with my friends was through my cell phone. All in all, cell phones currently are impacting the world for the better. They are versatile when it comes to communicating because we can use them to call, text, or etc. Overall, cell phones aid with communication whether it is halfway across the world or on the next block.

From a young age, I knew that I wanted to go into medicine; however, I just did not know what. It was not until late middle school that I figured out that I wanted to become a Pediatrician. With this realization, I also set the goal of earning an MD degree. First of all, I want to become a Pediatrician because I love helping and interacting with kids. Since they will be the future of this country, I believe it is important for children to have excellent factors that contribute to their growth and development, especially for POC children. I hear so many stories of the mistreatment of POCs in healthcare, and I plan to help stop this problem. All in all, my goals are to become a Pediatrician, and obtain my MD. As a young black woman, black excellence is very important to me. In fact, it is one of the primary reasons and motivations for my goals. I believe it is crucial that future POC children see people that look like them and look up to them. Admittedly, it is something I wish I had more of growing up. I want these kids to see that they can achieve greatness no matter what race they are

Growing up, math and science were my favorite subjects. I would always do better on the math portion of standardized tests than the English portion. For me, math always made logical sense in my brain rather than English or history. Also, genetics had a role in why I was drawn to math, and math has helped me gain a better understanding of the world. First of all, math is a logical subject. There is always going to be one right answer. I never had to get too creative because everything was either right or wrong. Honestly, I think it was the certainty and assertiveness of the subject that drew me to math. Also, the different topics of math consistently intrigued me. As a child, my favorite topics were multiplication and ratios. Now, I am very fond of algebra. Honestly, math just “clicked” in my brain all the time. Of course, I still struggled sometimes, but it all made sense in the end. In addition to the logicality of math, I think that genetics played a deal in why I am drawn to math. Math is one of my dad’s favorite subjects. My dad and I are both logical thinkers, so we are both drawn to math and science. When I grow up, I want to become a Pediatrician, so it is important that I have a good understanding of math. Since I want to go into the medical field, my dad has pushed me extra hard when it came to math and science classes. Additionally, my dad is a pharmacist, so he understands the importance of math. My dad continuously tells me how he and I are similar, especially since we are both so interested in math. Furthermore, I have a better understanding of the world because of math. One of my favorite hobbies is baking, and measurements are very crucial and precise in baking. There have been times when I would have to convert between units of measurements because of the measuring cups I was using. Consequently, math has helped me become a better baker because I acquired an understanding of the different measurements. I also use math whenever I am singing. In music, it is important to be aware of the time signature because it lets you know how many beats are in a measure and what note gets the beat. Whenever I am performing, I usually tap my toe to keep myself in time with the music. Without math, I could not be a smart and successful musician. All in all, I have always been drawn to math because of genetics and its logicality. In addition to this, I understand baking and music better due to math. I can confidently say that my life would be completely different without math.

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Helping others has always been one of the most internally rewarding things I’ve done. I want to become a Pediatrician because I like helping others so much. My favorite way to help others is to give them advice. Many of my friends, and even family, come to me for advice. Because I give good advice, I’ve been told that I’m wise. One time my friend went through a terrible breakup, and it shattered her. I still remember that day when she called me and told me the bad news. I sat there on the phone with her and let her get all of her tears out. After she let all her emotions out, I gave her some advice. “I know you’re hurting right now, but just remember that pain is temporary,” I told her. I reminded her of how strong of a person she is and told her to be patient with herself. Months had past, and my friend felt better. She thanked me for my advice and said I played a huge role on her healing process. It always brings me joy when my advice to others helps them in a good way.

My favorite piece of art is Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh. Stars and space in general has always fascinated me. I love how the lines of the sky are swirls and not just plain straight lines. This painting really conveys and emphasizes the silence in the night when everyone is in their homes and getting ready to sleep.

Educational inequity is a huge problem that needs more attention. Getting an education, or even having the chance to get one, is very important. For far too long, money has been the main reason why many people don’t go to college or get a higher education. Unfortunately, with increasing tuition prices, less and less people are going to college. College gives you an opportunity to be successful and have a great career, and I believe everyone should have a chance to acquire those. We should all stand for educational inequity because of these reasons. It’s not fair to people who want to go to college and be successful to not have the opportunity of going to college because of not being able to afford it. This is why it’s important that college is made more affordable, especially since the college students are the future.

As an African American young woman, I’ve endured a lot of adversity throughout my life. However, without experiencing adversity, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I grew up in a predominantly white church. When I was little, I was the only person of color in Sunday school. I never gave much thought to this until I became a teenager and saw how I was treated differently. One of the older kids in Sunday school would always bully me about the way I talked, my clothes, my hair, etc. She was simply a rude person, but I had realized that I was the only kid she bullied. Consequently, I began to see myself differently and isolated from the rest of the Sunday school class. Even though I knew I looked different from everyone else, I didn’t let that stop me. I stood up to my bully and held my head high. After this, she never messed with me again All in all, I started to embrace being African American as I got older. Going to school really helped since my school was very diverse. I still sometimes face adversity today, but I’ve grown resilient to it and don’t let adversity stop me from living my life the way I want to.

To me, generosity means going out of your way to help others. Also, when you help others, you don’t expect anything in return. Generosity means giving up your own time for the better or well being of others or even society.

I believe that’s important for everyone to have access to medical care/attention. It’s unfair that underserved communities don’t get easy access to medical care even though they’re human beings. I believe that no human being is more important than another; therefore, we should all be treated equally and have the same opportunities.

My goal is to get my MD and become a Pediatrician. I believe it’s important to increase racial diversity because it can make people feel safer. Knowing that there are people who look like you can make you feel safer in a community. Also, I think an increase in racial diversity is an example of society changing and getting rid of racism, discrimination, etc.