It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. Do I study what my parents want and become a doctor or lawyer or some profession that guarantees money? Or do I go with no money, but follow my heart? Being the rebellious spirit I am, I decided to come into college and major in American Studies, hopefully minor in Psychology, and work towards becoming an elementary school teacher. I love kids, plain and simple. And I am in love with the idea of studying culture and understanding the society we live in. I want to be able to apply that knowledge to how I will teach my students and how they will begin to make sense of our world. Besides teaching them everything straightforward, I want to show them how to apply what they learn to their everyday lives, because that’s how they are really going to understand it, right?
Also, psychology has always been an interest of mine, but realistically, I do not think I can end up with my own practice with the office and the chair asking people, “how does that make you feel?” I still want to be able to have the knowledge to help my students and help people in general. Ultimately, I just want to make a difference. That sounds so cliché but I want to change lives and I believe that starts from a very young age. Saving the world has to start somewhere and I am no Superman, but if I can do something that makes the world a better place, then I will be very happy.
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