Ben Carson's Student Success Statement

Ben Carson

• Born in the slums of Detroit, in deep poverty.
• His mother and father divorced
• His mother came from a family of 24 children
• His mother couldn't read
• His mother raised Ben and his brother, Curtis
• Ben was the worst student in his grade school class
• Ben becomes top student in his school
• Ben becomes a world renowned doctor

Student Success Statement

A choice : Poverty or Prosperity

"I hated poverty. Poverty is more of a choice than anything else, and I can change that (Poverty). It depends upon how hard I want to work, and i decided that I would change it." - Dr. Ben Carson

 What this quote by Dr. Ben Carson means to me is that we may all encounter tough situations like that of Dr. Ben Carson... but we must have the will and the determination, to work hard and try to overcome our present situation(s). We all have the choice to get out of our tough situations, we have the choice to have either poverty or prosperity as well as a successful life.

Medical Pathway Research

Eastern Medicine Doctor

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Duties and Responsibilities: Eastern Medicine doctors use forms of acupuncture and treatment through the Chinese concept of "qi", which means energy. Eastern Medicine doctors can treat a variety of ailments including headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other illnesses by identifying patterns of imbalance within a body's energy levels and working to readjust fluids or tissues in order to keep the body in balance and relieve pain.

Salary: $61,000

Education: Bachelor's Degree and certification 

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Reflection: Would you like to be one? Why? Why not? I honestly would like to be one, because there is much under Chinese medicine, that many do not know of. Many drug-free ways of getting rid of your worst pains or illnesses through acupuncture, acupressure, herbal remedies, etc. I also like the fact that eastern medicine doctors tend to treat patients as a whole, rather than focus on only one specific illness.

"When is right wrong, and when is wrong right?"

Student Success Statement

Never, because

"You can't be right by doing wrong; you can't be wrong by doing right." - Thomas S. Monson

What this quote by Thomas S. Monson means to me is that usually the things we do wrong end up resulting as wrong and not right, you can never be right by doing wrong. Whenever we choose to do that is truly right, then there is no way we can be wrong, you can't be wrong when doing right.

Enthusiasm

Student Success Statement

"Enthusiasm makes the difference."- Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

What this quote by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale means to me is that if we do things, with enthusiasm, with commitment, with hope, with desire, we are able take on anything in the world. It makes the difference between someone who does things because they are forced to, from someone who does everything they do with passion, desire, with enthusiasm. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right." - Dean Smith

What this quote by Dean Smith means to me is that Mr. Dean's goal was not to leave a legacy by winning the most games at one point... but his true goal was to do what was right as a coach by following the rules.... making sure his players never swore, nor his coaching staff. He did what he thought was right which helped him accomplish his legacy, which was thoroughly deserved. 

Soccer Player

Soccer player:

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Duties and Responsibilities: It really depends what position a player plays, if a player plays defense, then they will most likely have to be ready and always attentive towards plays, by going in for interceptions, and always be ready to guard fast strikers or wingers. As a midfielder, you must provide your team with good passing, both to the strikers of your team, or the defenders. Midfielders play a huge rule in a team as they both help to attack, and must also come down to help out the defense. As a Forward, you must be a good dribbler as well as have an eye for goal. You will provide your team with goals, crosses, or assists. A good forward must always make good runs, in order to get away from a defender. Each position is very important of course, and each will be critical in order to defeat another team of the same/higher level.

Salary: $52,500

Education: Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? I honestly would LOVE for this to be my career. I truly love soccer, even if I barely started playing for a team... I love it and couldn't think twice about this profession. I know one can get injured, so I want to make sure I have school as my top priority. 

Lead Your Life

Student Success Statement

"It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma (destiny, fortune, good luck) will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you." - Dr. Randy Pausch 

What this quote means to me is that it isn't always going to be about how you achieve your dreams in life. It's about how lead your life. If you lead your life towards great opportunities, happiness, kindness, ect, Karma ( destiny, fortune, good luck) will take care of itself. The Dreams and rewards will come to you, one step at a time. 

Medical Career Pathway Research

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Doctor

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Duties and Responsibilities: can treat/ diagnose diseases of the ears, nose, and nasal passage sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face. ENT is the oldest medical specialty in the United States.

Salary: $184,650

Education: Score well on MCAT and earn a high undergraduate GPA, and plan to complete 4 years of medical school, and finish 2-3 years of an ENT residency program.

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Reflection: Would you like to be one? Why? Why not? I honestly feel that this is a very interesting career to study, and will be a career choice I will have, when seeking a job in the medical field. I find it interesting, and well I can see myself studying this profession.

Mario Cuomo

Student Success Statement

How do you know if something is not right?

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it’s ended up not being right”. – Mario Cuomo

 

What this quote means to me is that when we do something that doesn’t make us feel right, guilt, lying, ect, we always end up finding out that what we did wasn’t right at all, eventually.

Medical Career Pathway Research

Electrocardiograph  Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:  An Electrocardiograph technician defines procedures to heart patients and attaches electrodes in order to prepare them for required EKG tests. These electrodes measure the hearts electrical impulses.

Salary: $34,385 annually

Education: License, certification, or have taken the required courses.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? I honestly would not like to be one, it seems like an interesting career but isn't one I would see myslef doing in the future. I certainly may keep in this career mind, but as for now, I would have to say this is not the career for me.

What I did for Christmas Break......

What I did for Christmas Break......

1. Spend time with Family 

2. Watch Movies

 3. Hang out with friends

4. Work with my dad

5. Had fun with my cousins from Utah

6. Play soccer ;)

7. Play video games

8. Spend new years with my cousins and my entire family

9. Met a new friend

10. Play Basketball

11. Sleep

12. Think about my future ahead

13. Read some new books

14. Ate a lot of foods, especially tamales

15. Went out with friends to eat, or to cool places like laser tag or bowling.

16. I play Fifa

17. Watched Soccer games

18. Watched Football games

19. Watched Basketball Games

20. Played as a goalie for my time, and did fantastic!!!!

21. Had a great time! Can't wait til next year! :)

True Education

Student Success Statement

"Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education" - M.L. King Jr.

What this quote means to me is that true education comes from intelligence and character. If what you are learning is not certainly true, it is not intelligent. If what your are learning is true, but has no character, there is no point in learning the subject. I feel like MLK tries to explain to us that you need both, intelligence and character, to make your education complete.

Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

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Duties and Responsibilities: trained to advise and counsel others on food and nutrition. They may explain nutrition issues to clients, assess the dietary and health need of clients, develop meal plans for clients, gauge the effects of these meal plans, and promote nutrition through public speaking and community outreach programs.

Salary: $55,240 annually 

Education: Bachelors Degree, ACEND (accredited supervised practice program), Passed National Examination

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? I honestly believe that this sounds like an interesting career, but it is not the career I want for my life. I will certainly have it in mind, however, when It is time to look for a job.