I was always told I would change my mind.
"Students typically think they know what they want to do, but they don't" was the overused quote heard at my orientation. Applying for schools throughout my senior year I was confident in what I had chosen: Sport Management. I truthfully couldn't imagine myself following any other career path.
When August rolled around I began to experience doubts. I spent time doing a large amount of thinking about my upcoming business classes and how I would much rather be taking Biology instead. Learning about an economic market sounded boring, but learning about cells and blood did not.
I attended my first day of classes and knew I couldn't do it anymore. Shadowing, volunteering at hospitals, and interviewing nurses has officially made a dream of mine my end goal. I decided to become a nurse.
Changing my classes was, I'm not going to sugarcoat it, a pain in the ass. I now also have to apply to the School of Nursing for my sophomore year because I'm not actually "in" the program. Classes are extremely hard, but I love what I'm learning. I can say that I'm excited to go to class and learn, I don't dread studying, and I thoroughly enjoy reading the textbook.
The excitement I feel when thinking about becoming a nurse makes this journey much easier. Switching from a business-related major to a science major doesn't make sense to many people; however, it doesn't need to. This decision is what is best for me for the rest of my life, and I am so excited for my future career.
As a woman who personally struggles with reproductive health, I know I am going to do something to help other girls who suffer from the same issues.
Throughout the scheduling headaches and the constant feeling of being behind, I know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
I will get to tell a young girl that I understand her pain. I will get to make her feel more comfortable, relaxed, and safe. I will be able to demystify for her, and her family, what is going on in her body. I will be the nurse that my nurses were for me.
