How many times do you daydream throughout the day, sitting in you're cubicle or office saying to yourself " this is not what I expected....this isn't what I wanted."
This is my regret, almost every day. I, like many of the 17 year olds entering college were forced to make a decision...what do you want to be? For THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, HOW WIlLL YOU LIVE IT??
This is where I don't completely agree with society. We are forced at such a young age to decide our destiny and sign a contract of almost a lifetime of debt (aka college loans, room and board) on what we "think" we want to do for the rest of our lives.
My story was a little different, though. I had to stay in New Jersey....even though my passion for wildlife conservation would have sent me to Colorado, Michigan, or yes, North Dakota for college. I wasn't allowed to leave New Jersey. I was pretty much forced into medical..." It'll give you a good life!" Promised by family members. I had to make a decision. How I regret that decision....
My family doesn't know, to this day, that I entered into an environmental biology program and was only one course shy of being accepted...and it's my family that made me make a decision, that semester. I ran out of time in their eyes. How money controls our lives.....
As good as it feels to get this out on paper, learn from me. If you want something...no matter what it takes or where it takes you....DO IT. Don't let others or family influence your decisions....if you think you can catch those stars...keep reaching.
My story hasn't ended with medical billing....this is only a stepping stone. I have many passions and I'm determined to live them out.
This blog is a little more serious than I expected, but please forgive my honesty. Today I needed to get this out.
Thanks for listening.
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