Personal Statement

My passion to be involved in the medical field began at a very young age. In elementary school, my grades and interests excelled in science classes involving the human body and medicine. During my four years in high school, I have taken full advantage of the science classes, which has further increased my interests and my desire to become a part of the medical field after college. After graduation, I plan to attend South Dakota State University for two years of generals, and then transfer to the University of Lincoln, Nebraska, for four more years to earn my major in biology so that I can one day become a physical therapist.

In the past, along with studying medicine and the human body outside of the classroom, I have also done volunteer work. My grandmother is a First Responder in Currie, MN, and I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to go along on many service calls. Through that experience, I have learned the importance of an excellent knowledge of the human body, and how to handle emergency situations quickly. Along with volunteer work, I also have held many leadership positions. I was the section leader of the bass line in the Marshall Winter Drumline and the Marshall Marching Band for two years, along with the section leader of the bass line in the SuFuDu drumline for one year. Having held leadership positions in the past, I feel I know how to take control of certain situations and complete things successfully, while sharing my knowledge in the process.

I am not only a quick learner, but I am a passionate learner. Between my previous work and volunteer experiences, along with my passion and devotion to learning more about the medical field, I feel that I am a qualified applicant, and I would appreciate the opportunity to volunteer at the Avera hospital. This field of study has fascinated me for many years, and I look forward to devoting the rest of my life to learning as much as I can.