Essay

Artisha Walton

Professor: Robert Lunday

ENG 1301

26 July 2019

Artificial sameness: Trying to find my place

Getting back to school was not easy for me however, my family and friends provided me adequate support. My entire family has been my support system because they knew exactly what I was feeling about my goal for becoming a Registered Nurse Practitioner. They encouraged me to follow my dream so I started applying at different medical school. I was not sure if I should go back to school or not. My parents acted as my mentors and helped me to determine my potential. They told me that I must not withdraw from my future aim and pursue my dream of becoming RN.

I had to undergo a lengthy process for getting admission into a nursing school. I visited the websites of different nursing schools and notes the test and admission dates. The criteria for the admission was really tough and I had to pass entry test. To compete with the other applicants I had to prepare well and secure adequate scores for getting admission at a good school. Study at nursing school was really expensive so I decided to apply for scholarship. For that I had to research about the top ranking colleges of the world. I considered different factors such as the costs, quality of education, ranking and scholarship offered by the institutes. After rejection from few schools I was losing hope and becoming stressed. I also decided to drop my idea of becoming a registered nurse. When I shared it with my father he made me realize about my talent and capabilities.

Even after admission it was not easy to adjust to the school environment. I faced difficulty in getting used to the courses and subjects. Everything was different and I often had a feeling of quitting school. When I was undergoing conflicting situation and had a thought of quitting nursing degree I talked to my parents and they always proposed a better solution. They told me that I must pursue my dream of becoming RN by accepting all the challenges. I also gained strength from my parents because they always acted as my counselors. I still remember when I was extremely frustrated with one of my exams and doubted my ability to pass it, my parents gave me motivation. Their guidance and words of encouragement allowed me to overcome my fear of failure. After that I studied hard with dedication and managed to pass the exam with good grades.

I believe that support from my parents allowed me to change from a complaining student to a critical thinker. It was due to their assistance that I learned to adapt to the school environment and develop a better personality. Their aid helped me to realize my potential and get rid of the negative feelings. My dream of getting back to school would have been unachievable if I lacked my parent’s support.

My parents had always been aware of what was going in my mind during my struggles of getting back to school. They helped me constantly by teaching different strategies for overcoming my frustration such as reading good books and meditation. Throughout the process of getting back to school my family played the role of a support system. They help me up every time when I thought I was failing. Without their support it was not possible for me to go back to school and achieve my dream of becoming a professional Registered Nurse.