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Not only did many outside factors shift my interest in biochemistry, but my strong passion for this subject was shocking. In high school, my love for science grew more and more. I've always seen science as something quite challenging, but that's where my love for it lies. Tackling components was exciting and rewarding. Science was something that stood out from all the other core subjects. Looking ahead, I want to study something I love but later apply and showcase it in healthcare. Science is impressive, and being a part of the healthcare team to save patients is a dream of mine.

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I came to Michigan State University to study Biochemistry in the future. This university will give me all the classes necessary to pursue my dream occupation. With offering me a full ride, it’s a goal of mine to persevere throughout college. The profession I'm eager to go into is the medical field as a CAA-certified anesthesia assistant. My passion is to show black success in my field of work, and I dream of making a change or impact in my profession.

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Meaningful words said in the MSU career service

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Meaningful words said in the MSU career service

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At MSU Career Services, I learned more about what I can do with my major, career paths that interest me, employers, and strategies to help me prepare to enter the workforce in four years. Some of the most common career paths that were interesting are Grant writing Administration, Pharmacology: drug properties, interactions, application, and development, and Agricultural: crop production/storage, Food science: preservation and nutrients. The employers that interested me are the Food and Drug Administration, commercial medical laboratories, and Private testing laboratories, including forensics. The state and local employers surprised me the most, and it was shocking that it was an option. I hope to follow some strategies like gaining experience in healthcare through internships, and research with professors. Developing strong communication and networking throughout my years at MSU.

With the information that was given, I was able to learn more about what career I'm getting myself into and others paths I take with my major choice.

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Connecting what I learned from the interviewee to my story.

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Connecting what I learned from the interviewee to my story.

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I interviewed Joyce Valentine. The interview was taken over the phone on October twenty-second at 6 p.m. I was given insight into her profession while learning her background information on her education process. She went into healthcare seeking to go into labor and delivery. When she was younger, she had to undergo an operation; the nurse who took care of her that day influenced her to provide that same comfort to patients who are overcome by fear. As an RN, she is tasked with discharing, educating, and making calls. This interview was taken to give me more insight into the healthcare field, but in return, it has also shown me most seeking to be in the medical field want to create change. Throughout the interview, it was made clear that Joyce and I had different ideal jobs in the healthcare field. Even with different job ideals, we must make a change that is ever so silent, like patient laughter, but so impactful that it is remembered.

Something learned during this interview was the common obstacle to communication. "Everyone doesn't share the same values, but you must respect others' morals and values. Agreeing to disagree is the best option in that case. Realizing that your goal is to support patients where they're at medically, no matter how you view a person." Joyce said. Providing care with an unbiased viewpoint is something that is expected from you.

Joyce is also a part of an organization, the A21 Health Organization. A21 is a non-profit organization passionate about seeing humans everywhere rescued from bondage and completely restored. By joining this organization, she hopes to abolish the exploitation of millions of people.

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This project has allowed me to look deeper into my career choices with a biochem major and reflect on why I chose it. Gathering more information about my career path was super fun. As a freshman, I'm just doing basic classes that aren't diving into my major right now. Giving me the chance to talk or explore it more makes me happy. Also, hearing a perspective that's in the healthcare field was very informative.

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This essay aims to share my ideal job information and my major choice. With this layout, I can emphasize the content of my story in different parts, making it easy to read. It allows me to reflect upon each section's significance and purpose behind pursuing my passion and academic interests. This essay illustrates a connection between my chosen path and my decision to pursue biochemistry. My dream profession and biochemistry major serve as a personal exploration and showcase of my passions.

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This interview sample helped to inform me of what approach to take with the interview. I now knew what length of the responses are expected and what questions should be asked. Questions that can help me learn more about the profession. Something that stood out to me in the sample interview was the fourth reply that was given. I loved the way Hojnosk talked about creating presentations. The presentations were different for each audience. Examples given from the concept of her process were easy to understand. Follow up questions may not be necessary but they allow the interviewer to acquire more information about the interviewee.

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My dad passing away at a young age sparked my interest in studying living matter. I am most excited to impact my community and represent African-American success. While going into this career, I'm hoping to impact the patients I receive as well as other African-American kids who dream of being in a field of work I desire. I hope to be someone's role model or motivate them to pursue a similar job.

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I have always been interested in healthcare; obtaining a CNA license made me realize I didn’t want to do bedside patient care. I'm most interested in the drug portion of healthcare and hope to minor in pharmacology and toxicology next year. There have been many outside occurrences that have influenced my decision. I’ve noticed so many disparities among the black community and saw a low percentage of African Americans in jobs like the one I'd like to go into. Also, many teachers have pushed me toward success. My health occupation teachers played a crucial role in what profession I want to be in. In the two years I spent with them, I received many skills and knowledge about healthcare. As well as other teachers I’ve made connections with, their belief in my success reassured me that I could face any goal I had in mind and allow it to become true. Their influence was like no other. They've given me direction and belief that I can pursue my dream profession as a certified anesthesiologist assistant.

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What did I learn with WP3? What has this project taught me?

Not only did I learn more about career choice, but it’s also taught me how challenging it is to create a padlet. More importantly, patience with assignments.

Do I see value in what I learned with this research?

I do see value in this project. While sharing my plan and the goals I want to accomplish with my major, I learned other career paths I could take. I’ve also acquired new information from the websites given to me to do research.

What was challenging for this project?

I didn’t understand the project entirely; even in my attempts to tie information together and link things the first and second time, I failed. I found uploading my interview recording to be extremely hard till the very last minute.

Did I have a plan for effectively using the time? What could I have done differently?

I did create yet again another way I could approach a project effectively. I’m stuck in a repetitive cycle of waiting or understanding something at the last minute. Something that would have saved time if I had done it differently was asking questions. I may find it hard, but it’s needed in the long run.

Will this project affect how I will approach the next four years?

I feel I'll be able to think or look back at this project and remember why I'm here at MSU; at times, I may forget.

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Important words said in the Candid videos

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Important words said in the Candid videos

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Candid Videos:

Networking 101

QUOTE: 3:40- 4:00 "The personal touch, human touch, and emotional intelligence is, I would say, more important than it ever has been, and that’s why networking is so important.”Alumni Association Detector PennState. “You have to get out there and into the fray and get in front of people, face-time, up close and personal.

A key takeaway that was mentioned in the video is the purpose of networking is to meet new people with the mindset of what I can do for that person, not what they can do for me. This can not only be applied to me but to anyone seeking a career and getting to know people of the same interests as you can, in the long run, help when finding a job.

Medical Assistant, Sierra

QUOTE: 0:58- 1:14" Be quick with a patient is like what you need to do when you're in the room. But you can’t at the same time show that you're in a rush. Not necessarily, that you might like be in a rush, but you want to show them that you care." Sierra. This was something that I learned. Although it's pretty simple to understand, I never gave it any thought until it was mentioned.

Sierra's daily work as a Medical Assistant with Aurora in Hartland, WI. Seeing anywhere between 20 and 30 patients per day, Sierra will do all the pre-doctor work, such as going through a patient's medical charts and taking their vital signs. Sierra can also be called to assist with some clinical procedures. Sirreas loves and challenges one-on-one time with the patient. Challenge not having that much time with the patient but still trying to show that you’re there for them. How to prepare is by taking general education courses for one year, depending on which ones you must complete. That first year, you’d be applying to the medical assistant program. Enroll in and complete a medical assisting program. After that, you want to earn a medical assistant certification.

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Something that gives more insight into my story

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Something that gives more insight into my story

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A few major-related clubs and professional organizations go hand in hand with my dream profession and major: Anesthesia and Pain Society and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Undergraduate Club. (ASA) American Society of Anesthesiologists. (AAAA) American Academy of

In the anesthetist assistants.

The Anesthesia and Pain Society Club aims to provide exposure to anesthesia and pain management through workshops and informational meetings. The Biochemistry and Molecular Club wants to give exposure opportunities like research and internships and connect you to people of the same interest. On the other hand, the professional organizations raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology to improve patient care and to give support to those who are seeking to become CAA or be a part of the anesthesia field.

MSU subject librarian for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is Iris Kovar-Gough.

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