Student Success Statement: Dale Murphy

“ I won’t cheat. “- Dale Murphy

I think this statement is very powerful, it has more meaning than what it just says. When i see this statement i see a bunch of letters. But it you look closely you can see what this truly means. It means being respectful, to yourself and others, loyalty, and honor. These are not just words they are you title, your placement. They are important. If you want something badly, it would be easier to work hard on it. Working hard for something that you want, is better than cheating. When you cheat or do something that is wrong, you have this feeling afterwards. I would rather work for it instead of facing the negative consequences that come after the wrong choice. You save yourself from the consequences that come within the action.

Student Success Statement: Dale Murphy

“ Character matters most. “- Dale Murphy

I agree with Dale because character is what shows other people who you are. It doesn’t just show other people it shows yourself. It shows yourself what kind of person you are. Whether it is kind or not. There comes a point in your life where you have to stop and reflect on yourself. If you don’t like who you are for specific reasons change them. If you think something is wrong with the way you act, figure out what it is and change it. You don’t have to change because someone told you to, change because you want to. Your character is what matters most, you may not see it but other people do. You think nobody's watching but there is always someone watching. It is possible it is a person that went through what you did or are going through. Change who you are because character is what defines you.

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day

1.St. Patrick was a fifth-century British Christian missionary.

 2. The day commemorates the day of saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity. It also                      celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish  in general.  

 3. We celebrate it this day because it is the traditional death date of Saint Patrick

 

 4.On St Patrick's Day, it is customary to wear shamrocks and/or green clothing or accessories (the "wearing of the green"), the color associated with Catholics in Ireland. St Patrick is said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish.

Student Success Statement: Benjamin Franklin

“ Great beauty, great strength, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all. “- Benjamin Franklin

I agree with Benjamin Franklin when he states this quote. I believe we all get second chances. More like a number of second chances, but we do get them. It's not up to you to decide whether you are forgiven or not. But it is your decision to learn from your mistakes. We people tend to make many mistakes, we can’t count them all but we all know when we make a mistake. Yet we still do it. Why do we do it? That is the real question. We can do it for many reasons like peer pressure or you trying to change. There are tons of reasons on why we could and would do it. But there is truly no good excuses ever in the world to get us out of it. We only succeed if we do what is right. We don’t succeed because we do something that is wrong.

Medical Career Pathway: Medical/Health Volunteering

Medical Internship and Training

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provides a wealth of training and volunteer opportunities for individuals committed to helping children.

Due to the highly competitive nature of opportunities for medical students, we are unable to offer shadowing and observation roles for high school students.

• For those interested in research in an academic medical center, they encourage you to apply for an opportunity through the Short-Term Volunteer Research Program.
• For those in search of a non-medical volunteer experience, you can review the Volunteer Opportunities area of their website to see if volunteering is a fit for you.

They offer two, highly competitive programs for college underclassmen to offer medical experience.  Space in both of the above programs is extremely limited and selection of students is coordinated through advisors at the listed schools. These programs are not open for application directly through our hospital.

• The California Institute of Technology selects students who spend up to a 3-week time period at their hospital.
• A similar program is currently being developed with the University of Southern California.

Student Success Statement: James Freeman Clarke

“ It may make a difference to all eternity whether we do right or wrong today. “ - James Freeman Clarke

I agree with James Clarke, when he states this quote. You are always going to have to make decisions. Whether you are ready to face them or not. You may want to avoid them but I’ve learned that there is no way of avoiding them. They will always come back to you whether you like it or not. The choices you make can affect you or anyone around you in a good or bad way. You have to choose wisely. You have to think about what will happen if you choose one over the other. Doing what is right is so much better than not choosing what is right. It is not worth choosing bad and later facing the consequences. It is not worth you struggling in life when you could have had it so easy. You wouldn’t have to be struggling every time. My advice is to think about your choice before you make it.

 

Medical Career Pathway: Ophathalmologist

Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities:  Ophthalmologists are a specific kind of doctor who treat illnesses, diseases and conditions that affect the eye. While ophthalmologists can be thought of generically as 'eye doctors' and perform some of the same duties as optometrists, they differ in that ophthalmologists perform eye surgery and treat eye diseases. Ophthalmologists also examine eyes and prescribe contact lenses and glasses.

Salary: $197,700

Education: Ophthalmologist are a type of physician. Ophthalmologists must have strong physics and math skills as well as a robust medical knowledge. Because many ophthalmologists also own their own practices, good management and administrative skills are also helpful.

Demand or need for this profession:They are required a medical degree. The process is long, with a perspective of having a 4 year bachelor degree, and completing four years of medical school. You need a 3-8 year undergo of internships and residence.  Like any other kind of physician, ophthalmologists also need to pass a licensing exam in order to practice. State licensing requirements vary.

Reflection: I would consider this career. but this isn't my first choice.