All our lives we have been asked what we want to be when we grow up. Our parents allow our imaginations to wander in any which direction we choose up until a certain age. Now that we’re teenagers, we’re almost grown up, and those outrageous ideas for career choices don’t seem so realistic anymore. With college just around the corner, it’s time to decide paths we as young adults are willing and determined to take. Instead of looking at high school as a time of social acceptance and identity, it needs to be viewed as a stepping stone to our futures. The idea of going to college was never a question for me; it was more of a matter of which school and which career path. Realizing the problems our economy is in, the medical field is a popular choice among many people. For me personally, I’m willing to go all the way and become a doctor. By working hard to obtain my M.D I can look back on my high school self and know that I accomplished the goals I’m setting now.
Before talking about the career choice itself, let’s review the steps necessary to even become a doctor. First of all, while in high school you need to apply to the college of your choice, but preferably one with a good medical program. For example the college I am interested in is Cal State Long Beach but with the choice of job I want, that isn’t a realistic option for me. Instead I am better off looking at schools such as UC Irvine, San Diego State, or UCLA. Cal State Long beach has all the qualities I’d normally look for in a school. It’s a public school, It’s located by the beach, has a very good financial aid program, and tuition isn’t too crazy (Around $2,133 for 1-6 units and $3,678 for 7-12 units) plus housing which usually ranges around $1,500 a month. But it lacks the program I’m looking for.
The Homework on High School Vs College 8
We all can’t wait to get to college so we party and live it up. The thing is college is a lot different than high schools were as in high school you had to follow rules and in college it is your choice to be responsible for yourself. In September of 2006, I enter the doors of Clifton high school as a freshmen only being my second year in public school so this was all new to me. I got to home room ...
It’s possible to go to Cal State Long Beach and do all the prerequisites for medical school then transfer, but is that really what I want to do; hop from school to school? Instead of looking at a Cal State, it’s smarter to be looking at UC’s. These schools specialize in the pre-med programs that help you obtain the prerequisites required to even apply for the medical program. Some people think that becoming a doctor is simply going to college for four years and graduating as a doctor. No. You have prerequisites, a required bachelor’s degree minimum, four years in medical school, and an additional three to seven years in the field (only if one wishes to have their own practice or wishes to become an ER doctor).
The process is quite lengthy and competitive.
Medicine is one of the most prestigious professions in the country. People today often assume that all doctors are in the field simply because of the annual pay. While it’s true that medical doctors do make a good living, many possess the passion to help people and drive to push themselves to own great responsibility over others’ lives. This job is in no way an easy one. You are forced to sacrifice things that other careers normally wouldn’t. Not only are you on call 24/7 but you have tons of patients that depend on your judgment.
Though the schooling is time-consuming and the job is demanding, there are many benefits to becoming a doctor. Doctors on average get a four to six week vacation, and an additional paid two week sick days. Having the job of being a doctor can be overwhelming because they are usually on call, meaning at any time they can get a call saying they have to go back to work. This is usually a turnoff for most people. Regardless of that, a doctor’s salary is rather good compared to any other job salaries. Again, depending of what type of doctor, doctors salary usually range between $100,000 to $183,000, $100,00 being a normal physician and $183,000 being an ER doctor. But like any other job, doctors have to go to school.
The Term Paper on Students Who Hold After school Jobs
STUDENTS WHO HOLD AFTER-SCHOOL JOBS One of the greatest changes in adolescents lives in recent years has been the increased number of adolescents who work in some part-time capacity and still attend school on a regular basis. This paper dwells on the socio-cultural context of adolescent work, the advantages and disadvantages of part-time work and bridging the gap from school to work. Several years ...
I will beyond doubt strive to reach my goal in becoming a doctor. College isn’t a question, but the likelihood of me going to Cal State Long Beach is low. With this in mind, I’ll probably start looking into colleges that have a pre-med program and supports my career path.