Everyone calls me a career student. I've been a college student for
7 years. I started out in computer engineering and stopped just shy
of my degree. It has taken a while to figure out where I need/want
to be. I received my Bachelors in Religion from Southeastern
Theological. I did some graduate work there in Divinity amounting
to 21 or so hours, but I decided I didn't want to do that just yet.
While there I developed an interest in overseas missions.
I don't like missions where it amounts to handing out gospel tracts
the whole time. I wanted to be trained in something very practical
to take onto the mission field, so I decided on medical school! My
degree ill-prepared me for a science-based education. In fact I had
no sciences at all... a major shortcoming of my school's
curriculum! I am currently doing a lot of post-baccalaureate work
in science so that I don't completely flub the MCAT -- that's the
entrance exam for med. school. It's a pretty intense examination
that tests many areas... biology, chemistry, organic chemistry,
physics, reading and writing. In addition to one's GPA, it seems to
be one of the top 3 things looked at by admissions committees.
I'd really like to attend medical school at Wake Forest. I could
live at home and not have to move for the 4th time for college. I
don't look forward to having to uproot myself again. However, if
that doesn't work out, UNC is my second choice, followed by Duke,
ECU, Johns Hopkins, and Harvard.
I currently plan to specialize in pediatrics and more specifically
in oncology(cancer). While oncology isn't something practical for
the mission field, it's very practical in the states. After
finishing my medical degree, I will either finish my current
Masters or go directly to the field. I am leaning towards finishing
the Masters, because I want to be as knowledgeable as reasonably
possible before going. The networking and practical training will
be very useful! From there I have many options... I could organize
medical missions from the States and do short-term mission and
relief work. I could also go to one place full-time and integrate
into their society. I have a long ways to go before I have to make
those decisions however. I'm pretty anxious though!
I just feel like my life is wasted and worthless if I'm soaking up
American culture and living the 'good life' in the lap of luxury,
while others are suffering tremendously around the world. Thus
concludes my discourse on what I plan on doing with my life.
All seriousness aside, I'm not a dull, obsessively religious holy
roller [No offense to any dull, obsessively religious holy rollers
out there!! ;-) ]. I'm just a normal person trying to live a
God-honoring life (and failing miserably thus far)... I'm sure
everyone can relate to that. I try (emphasis on the try) to be real
with people and not live behind the number of masks we tend to put
on every day (Eleanor Rigby anyone? haha). I am usually cracking
jokes, being sarcastic, making fun of something/someone, or finding
other ways to jest with people! There's a time to laugh and a time
to cry. Two of my favorite things to do are COOK and DRIVE. Both
are very therapeutic to me! I think cooking is an art form... and
driving also. haha I tend to get a little crazy doing both. I love
driving fast down backwoods country roads with lots of curves and
beautiful scenery.
If you suffered through that much and still find yourself
interested, I would love to chat. It doesn't have to be related to
any of that. I love talking theology, philosophy, religion in
general, and sociology. However, most of the time I like to just
goof off. I usually avoid those conversations in groups unless
someone drags me into it or a person is truly interested. I'd also
love to talk to any future/current doctors, nurses, or missionaries
out there!
If you actually took the time to read this, I'll give you $20.
