Plans for Greatness by Kayla

Plans for Greatness by Kayla - June 2020 Scholarship Essay

My future career plan is to get my bachelor’s degree in health science and minor in dance. I then plan to join a dance company, tour with an artist, or find work wherever I can on the stage. I want these to be my glory days where I live out my dream of sharing stories and moving people with dance. Then as I get older I can go back to medical school, or become a licensed physician’s assistant so I can put to use my other interests in the health/medical field. I feel that with my ambition and motivation, I can be great in these two fields.
I have a passion for dance and the arts. I always have since I was little and have been dancing for about 9 years. I've done lots of extracurriculars throughout my schooling and I realize now that dance is my passion. On the flip side biology and all things, health has piqued my interest in the last few years. When I took biology in my junior year, I became so intrigued by how things grow and evolve over time. I feel like a degree in health sciences could tie in biology and other sciences into a practical sense of helping people get better by becoming a physician's assistant, etc.
Pertaining to dance, I've had to deal with knee pain due to overuse and lack of strength. I am adamant about getting back into dance with no knee pain whatsoever, so I am back in physical therapy 3 times a week and take dance classes to get stronger. It is very hard to build strength from the ground up but I intend to keep at it until I can dance again pain-free! I'm doing all of this while working and applying for college, I'm very motivated about getting back my strength! I want to become better physically and have taken steps to get there. Being physically fit is a big part of being a good dancer, so I want to keep that up for myself, so even though I’m not actively dancing, I will still do what I need to get back into it.
I feel that choosing one career field is limiting because I feel I can do so much with my passion and ambition. I always put my best effort into any endeavor I pursue. Whether that be in dance or volunteering around my community, I strive to do my best. My genuine love for helping others could easily make me fit for the medical field because people need compassion and care when they’re dealing with their physical ailments. My unwavering love for dance will show in how I perform, and make me apt for a career in dance arts. In the future I plan to use my college education to further myself in the careers I'm passionate about.