A Choice: Poverty or Prosperity

“I hated poverty. Poverty is more of a choice than anything else, and I can change that (poverty). It depends upon how hard I want to work, and I decided that I want to change it.”

                                                           Dr. Ben Carson

This statement tells me that you can achieve anything and overcome poverty if you put in hard work and decide to change

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: Oriental Medicine Practitioners use forms of acupuncture and treatment through the Chinese concept of “qi”, which means energy. Oriental medicine treats a variety of aliments including headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other illnesses by identifying patterns of imbalance with in a body’s energy level. Techniques include acupuncture, cupping, acupressure, and herbal supplements that are applied to specific body parts or tissues. Practitioners must be able to evaluate a patient’s symptoms and identify what organs or tissues are causing the ailment, and come up with a customized plan that incorporates oriental herbs and practices into a treatment.

Salary: $61,000

Education: Some practitioners are licensed to be a physician’s assistant and then take classes to become certified in oriental medicine. Most practitioners earn a Bachelor’s degree in biology or another medical related field, then go on to fill state requirements for practicing oriental medicine. 

Student Success Statement

Never, because

“You can’t be right by doing wrong; you can’t be wrong by doing right,”

Thomas S. Monson

This statement tells me that whatever I do right is never wrong, and whatever I do wrong is never right  

Student Success Statement

“Enthusiasm makes the difference.”

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

This statement tells me that out of winning or losing, Enthusiasm makes a big difference

Student Success Statement

“I wasn’t trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right.”

Dean Smith

This statement tells that doing what is right is better than leaving a legacy

Civil Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities: Civil engineers design supervise, construct, operate, and maintain large construction projects and systems, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and system foe water supply and sewage treatment. Civil engineers usually work indoors in offices. However many spend time outdoors at construction sites so they can monitor operations or solve problems onsite.

Salary: $50,580 – $69,904

Education: Civil engineers need a bachelor’s degree, either in civil engineering or civil engineering technology. Typically, they need a graduate degree and licensure for promotion to senior positions. Though licensure requirements vary within the U.S., civil engineers must usually be licensed in the locations where they provide services publicly.

Student Success Statement

“It’s not about to achieve your dreams. It’s about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma (destiny, fortune, good luck) well take care of self. The dreams will come to you.”

Dr. Randy Pausch

This statement tells me that it’s not how you achieve your dream, it’s how you lead your life the right way.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:  An ear, nose, and throat specialist (EENT) is a physician trained in the medical, surgical treatment, and managing diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head. ENT is the oldest medical specialty in the United States.

Salary: $184,650 - $368,777

Education: To become an ENT Doctor, you must score well on the MCAT and earn a high undergraduate GPA, especially in the core science courses of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Obtain clinical experiences that allow you to shadow an ENT doctor so that you will begin to understand the realities of the profession.  Apply to complete four years of medical school. Then, plan to spend anywhere from 3-5 years in an ENT residency program. After all the training, just remember to renew your license every 7- 10 years. 

Student Success Statement

How do you know if something is not right?

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it ended up not being right.”

Mario Cuomo  

This statement tells me that if I do something that doesn’t feel right, then it will not end right 

Electrocardiograph Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Electrocardiogram technicians are usually employed in laboratories, hospitals or cardiologists' offices. They typically work 40 hours a week, although occasional weekend work might be required as well. ECG technicians employed with laboratories tend to put in longer hours. They might be required to be on call and come in at odd hours. ECG technicians should expect to perform heavy lifting on a regular basis as they move patients and equipment. They also should be prepared to work with patients who are suffering or have serious heart conditions.

Salary: $25,998 - $44,062

Education: To become a ECG Technician, you usually complete a certificate program or on job training. Courses in a certificate program may include electrocardiogram techniques, CPR, diagnostic electrocardiography, anatomy, and EKG analysis. Some states require an ECG Technicians license. Many employers seek electrocardiography technicians who hold certificates       (though not required).  

Winter Break

For winter Break, I spend time with my family and cousins who came from washington. We spend christmas cooking on the grill and laughing outside in the garage. We had Cake, Burgers, Hot Dogs, and chicken. Then we finally opened presents. I got new pairs of shoes and clothes. Then in New Years we did everything all over again. One thing that we did different was go hunting down for more food and drinks because we ran out. I was still thankful for all the gifts and surprises that I got from 2014. Now here comes new journeys in 2015 that I cant wait to encounter. 

Student Success Statement

“Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education”

M. L. King Jr.

Statement tells me that the goal of our education is becoming intelligent and improving our character

Registered Dietitian

Duties and Responsibilities: A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a nutrition professional who has met the strict educational and experiential standards set forth by the commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). There duties depend on the setting in which the RD works. Generally, RDs give advice and counsel others on food and nutrition. They explain nutrition issues to clients, assess the dietary and health needs of clients, develop meal plans for clients, explain the effects of these meal plans, promote nutrition through public speaking and community outreach programs, and keep abreast of the latest research in nutritional and food sciences.

Salary: $46,799 - $67,324

Education: A registered dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who has met academic and professional requirements including:

• Earned a bachelor’s degree with course work approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Coursework typically includes food and nutrition sciences, foodservice systems management, business, economics, computer science, sociology, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and chemistry.
• Completed an accredited, supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency or foodservice corporation.
• Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Completes continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.