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for things that I enjoy doing. I think this conversation was powerful because my mom expressed how much passion she has for her job even though she comes across daily struggles. This conversation made me want to go to college and choose a direction that I believe will make me happy, not one that will help me make the most money. This conversation made me want to think that I can do anything I set my mind to. When my mom explained how much work she put into becoming a doctor, it made me hesitant, but, she says confidently that she doesn’t regret any of it. She set her mind to medicine and it became her reality. I believe that this conversation is making me think more in depth about what I want to study in college and what I might want to do in my future. This conversation has overall made me realize that I will find what I love to do and what I’m most passionate about but it might require a lot of effort.

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Being so confused with what my future holds,

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Being so confused with what my future holds,

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I looked to my mom for advice and information on her own job to help me decide if going into the medical field could be my future. I took a Medical Technology course last semester which interested me a lot and influenced me to look more into the medical field. Of course, my mom discussed many struggles related to the medical field: going through college and medical school, becoming an intern and resident, getting a job, dealing with patients, and growing her businesses. However, I continue to be interested in the medical field because it gives me the opportunity to help people. I believe that helping people is extremely important, and, if my future involves doing this, then I will have a successful and happy life. My mom explained how she always knew she wanted to help people in her future which is why she went to medical school and became a doctor.

My mom has always been a role model to me. She has accomplished so much in her lifetime including creating two different businesses--one for hormones and one for coolsculpting--delivering babies, growing and taking care of her own family, and saving so many lives of people who struggle with their pregnancies, weight, cancer, and other diseases. She has continuously made me feel proud to be her daughter because she seems so successful and so happy helping people. Talking with my mom was very eye-opening because I discovered many new things about her and her life that I didn’t know. She said that she doesn’t regret going into the medical field but it is much harder than people realize.

Although becoming a doctor is in my genes, I am hesitant because of all the schooling and work that comes along with it. The intense science classes that are required throughout college and after are one of the main things that make me unsure about trying to become a doctor. As college approaches and my future inches closer, I will continue to think back to this interview and what struggles and positives my mom expressed in it.

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https://soundcloud.com/endalllll/curiosity-conversation-humanities-kendall-oldham/s-xfnWY

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that when the time comes to choose my future career and life, I’ll know exactly what I want to do.

I was so wrong.

I am three months away from entering my freshman year of college and I don’t know what I want to do in my future, who I want to be, and what I want to accomplish.