An experience that has impacted my life would be my childhood. We treat the scars in our lives as flaws but what if they are present for light to slip through the wounds? When I was younger I believed aging would be the only way to achieve the freedom I longed for. “When I’m older, everything will be different,” I’ve repeated those words to myself over and over like a mantra. Thinking that distance would be my solution from the scars that lived inside myself. I soon realized that aging wouldn't free me from the effects of that toxic house. Searching and healing is something that I must do, not run from. Growing up in this toxic environment has deeply influenced my perspectives of life, developing resilience and deepening empathy. Strength comes from overcoming the obstacles you once considered impossible. I see resilience as a challenge for growth. I was always criticized for everything I did, from how I wore my hair to the faintest crease in the leg of my pants. When brushing my hair in the mirror, I could hear the sneers before they even came. The judgment was inevitable leaving a lump of dread in my chest. My efforts never met their standards. It was an exhausting cycle that always lead both sides unhappy. I always wondered what was so wrong with me that I couldn’t do ordinary tasks correctly. I came to understand that my small mistakes don’t define my self worth. My past shaped me to see that I should prioritize myself rather than seeking validation from others. In my experience resilience was about me embracing my flaws and learning to improve in a healthy way. I never had the proper emotional support a child should have when growing up. In hardships, my empathy allows me to form deeper connections with people. I'm able to understand struggles that people face that aren't on the surface. Compassion for others is a powerful skill to have when finding connection with others. Compassion and resilience are traits forged from my early childhood which will be the keys to achieving my life goals. This is the reason I’m aspired by nursing. I have a passion for nursing due to my combined interest in science and empathy. I believe that nursing is a career that I could make a meaningful and positive impact in people’s lives. What attracts me most to this career is how it branches out into many paths which opens so many possibilities for growth. This profession is a versatile and flexible choice that can adapt to the lifestyle I choose, providing a great work-life balance. Pursuing this profession would lead me to a deep satisfaction that other careers couldn’t offer. I believe that getting into a nursing program would offer me great clinical experiences with invaluable medical knowledge. Within this profession, I hope to contribute a diversity perspective while providing research to promote awareness and understanding inside the healthcare system.

It’s impossible to outrun the core of your own being. I believed aging would be the only way to achieve the freedom I longed for. “When I’m older, everything will be different,” I’ve repeated those words to myself over and over like a mantra. Thinking that distance would be my solution from the scars that lived inside myself. I soon realized that aging wouldn't free me from the effects of that toxic house. Searching and healing is something that I must do, not run from. Growing up in this toxic environment has deeply influenced my perspectives of life, developing resilience and deepening empathy. Strength comes from overcoming the obstacles you once considered impossible. I see resilience as a challenge for growth. I was always criticized for everything I did, from how I wore my hair to the faintest crease in the leg of my pants. When brushing my hair in the mirror, I could hear the sneers before they even came. The judgment was inevitable leaving a lump of dread in my chest. My efforts never met their standards. It was an exhuasting cycle that always lead both sides unhappy. I always wondered what was so wrong with me that I couldn’t do ordinary tasks correctly. I came to understand that my small mistakes don’t define my self worth. My past shaped me to see that I should prioritize myself rather than seeking validation from others. In my experience resilience was about me embracing my flaws and learning to improve in a healthy way. I never had the proper emotional support a child should have when growing up. In hardships, my empathy allows me to form deeper connections with people. I'm able to understand struggles that people face that aren't on the surface. Compassion for others is a powerful skill to have when finding connection with others. I have a passion for nursing due to my combined interest in science and empathy. I believe that nursing is a career that I could make a meaningful and positive impact in people’s lives. What attracts me most to this career is how it branches out into many paths which opens so many possibilities for growth. This profession is a versatile and flexible choice that can adapt to the lifestyle I choose, providing a great work-life balance. Pursuing this profession would lead me to a deep satisfaction that other careers couldn’t offer. I believe getting into a nursing program would offer me great clinical experiences with invaluable medical knowledge. Within this profession, I hope to contribute a diversity perspective while providing research to promote awareness and understanding inside the healthcare system.

It’s impossible to outrun the core of your own being. I believed aging would be the only way to achieve the freedom I longed for. “When I’m older, everything will be different,” I’ve repeated those words to myself over and over like a mantra. Thinking that distance would be my solution from the scars that lived inside myself. I soon realized that aging wouldn't free me from the effects of that toxic house. Searching and healing is something that I must do, not run from. Growing up in this toxic environment has deeply influenced my perspectives of life, developing resilience and deepening empathy. Strength comes from overcoming the obstacles you once considered impossible. I see resilience as a challenge for growth. I was always criticized for everything I did, from how I wore my hair to the faintest crease in the leg of my pants. When brushing my hair in the mirror, I could hear the sneers before they even came. The judgment was inevitable leaving a lump of dread in my chest. My efforts never met their standards. It was an exhuasting cycle that always lead both sides unhappy. I always wondered what was so wrong with me that I couldn’t do ordinary tasks correctly. I came to understand that my small mistakes don’t define my self worth. My past shaped me to see that I should prioritize myself rather than seeking validation from others. In my experience resilience was about me embracing my flaws and learning to improve in a healthy way. I never had the proper emotional support a child should have when growing up. In hardships, my empathy allows me to form deeper connections with people. I'm able to understand struggles that people face that aren't on the surface. Compassion for others is a powerful skill to have when finding connection with others. I have a passion for nursing due to my combined interest in science and empathy. Due to my upbringing, I believe that nursing is a career that I could make a meaningful and positive impact in people’s lives. What attracts me most to this career is how it branches out into many paths which opens so many possibilities for growth. This profession is a versatile and flexible choice that can adapt to the lifestyle I choose, providing a great work-life balance. Pursuing this profession would lead me to a deep satisfaction that other careers couldn’t offer. I believe that being in nursing program would offer me great clinical experiences with invaluable medical knowledge. Within this profession I hope to contribute a diversity perspective while providing research to promote awareness and understanding inside the healthcare system.

It’s impossible to outrun the core of your own being. I believed aging would be the only way to achieve the freedom I longed for. “When I’m older, everything will be different,” I’ve repeated those words to myself over and over like a mantra. Thinking that distance would be my solution from the scars that lived inside myself. I soon realized that aging wouldn't free me from the effects of that toxic house. Searching and healing is something that I must do, not run from. Growing up in this toxic environment has deeply influenced my perspectives of life, developing resilience and deepening empathy. Strength comes from overcoming the obstacles you once considered impossible. I see resilience as a challenge for growth. I was always criticized for everything I did, from how I wore my hair to the faintest crease in the leg of my pants. When brushing my hair in the mirror, I could hear the sneers before they even came. The judgment was inevitable leaving a lump of dread in my chest. My efforts never met their standards. It was an exhuasting cycle that always lead both sides unhappy. I always wondered what was so wrong with me that I couldn’t do ordinary tasks correctly. I came to understand that my small mistakes don’t define my self worth. My past shaped me to see that I should prioritize myself rather than seeking validation from others. In my experience resilience was about me embracing my flaws and learning to improve in a healthy way. I never had the proper emotional support a child should have when growing up. In hardships, my empathy allows me to form deeper connections with people. I'm able to understand struggles that people face that aren't on the surface. Compassion for others is a powerful skill to have when finding connection with others. I have a passion for nursing due to my combined interest in science and empathy. I believe that nursing is a career that I could make a meaningful and positive impact in people’s lives. What attracts me most to this career is how it branches out into many paths which opens so many possibilities for growth. This profession is a versatile and flexible choice that can adapt to the lifestyle I choose, providing a great work-life balance. Pursuing this profession would lead me to a deep satisfaction that other careers couldn’t offer. Within this career , I hope to contribute a diversity perspective while providing research to promote awareness and understanding inside the healthcare system.