I am involved in a multitude of sports, school clubs, honors programs, community service projects, and church activities. I was blessed with many gifts and talents which made choosing a college degree and future career path more difficult. A very unexpected blessing in disguise helped make my decision last year. During a basketball game, I was going up for a shot and came down tangled with my opponent. As I attempted to get up off the floor, my leg gave out and I had to be helped off the court- I had incurred a season-ending injury. Resolved not to get discouraged, I remained a part of the team and assisted the coaches in keeping stats, encouraged my teammates, and did everything I could to support my team from my crutches. I had never experienced this side of the game before, and as much as I hated not playing it was a very valuable lesson in patience, sportsmanship, and how hard work and determination can make a great comeback story. Another blessing from this injury is the way it opened my eyes to my future career. During my physical therapy, I was intrigued by the therapy process and the human body’s ability to recover and heal so I spoke with my therapist about a possible career in this field. After a lot of research, conversations with family, and prayers, I feel I have been led to a career in Exercise Science and Sports Performance. I would like to be able to use my own experience to help others during their physical recovery and fitness journey, and this would not be possible without the obstacle I faced and the opportunity to come out better on the other side.