My Decision by Deandria

My Decision by Deandria - February 2024 Scholarship Essay

All my life I was told to get an education to further my success in the world and it seems to hit harder everyday I was told. Growing up, I always wanted and planned to be a nurse because my mother was a registered nursing assistant. I loved the idea of helping people and being there for them especially when they needed it most. And the good money that would be made, was a two in one for me. I wasn’t the most interactive or talkative person, I was mostly focused on school. I lived under each shadow and only spoke when spoken too. Life was difficult when you didn’t know how to stand up for yourself and lacked self confidence. I was and still am a very antisocial person who would tend to be by themselves and not around others.
Towards high school, I became more open in life and tried to enjoyed all things around me. It was quite hard and I only interacted with people for an assignment or project. The only way I’m able to make friends was to listen and wait for someone to approach me and start the conversation, even then I would mostly be silent the entire time they talked because unfortunately, I am unable to hold a conversation or ask questions. Being very shy and reserved is hard and not for the weak. You have more chances of being bullied or picked on since you are unable to stand up for yourself. But I’ve also heard that “silent people are the most dangerous”.
During senior year of high school, the plan of becoming a registered nurse was thrown out the window. I changed my career path to major in Hospitality Management for culinary arts. I loved food and it still consisted of helping people out but in a completely different way. But what this career offers me the most was the ability to speak. The skills to problem solve, to be financially experienced, and making guest feel comfortable and welcomed. Smiles of people faces brightens my day and saying kind words to someone can go a very long way. I’m proud to have chosen this major and am ready to face all the difficulties and challenges that I may overcome. I understand that the culinary industry is hard work and couldn’t compare to the nursing program but I feel that it may be the only thing for me that will make me feel confidence and open. I think that I have potential to make guests feel adored and while also valuing my employees at the same time.
There is definitely a major out there for all different types of people. Doing your research and understanding what you want to get from it can help you achieve your goals. I believe in not focusing on the money that you will or might receive from the job but your skills and abilities to complete it. I’d definitely would hate to work on a job that provides me a lot of money and to be unhappy than a job that I love that doesn’t.