The other day in my sociology class, my professor asked me what my dream job was. A few months ago, even a few years ago, I would have been quick to answer, "A surgeon." But if I'm being honest, I don't really know what my dream job is anymore.

A dream job is a job that combines your talents and passions in a way that is meaningful to you.

My “dream job” for myself has changed recently, I once wanted to be a cardiothoracic surgeon (no, I did not get that idea from Grey's Anatomy). I wanted to be a surgeon because I felt at the time that it was the only way to save the most lives, but it isn’t.

My passion in life is to make a change- to make a difference in someone’s life.

I am coming to realize that I don’t have to be a surgeon to make a difference in someone’s life for the greater good. Being a surgeon is something that I’m passionate about, however, I am also passionate about making a difference in someone’s life.

I may not know what my dream job is anymore, but I do know what path I need to follow in order to find it. Looking into the future 10 years from now, I picture myself still in college. I know I am going to do something extraordinary with my life that will help others, it’s just going to take awhile to get to that point.

If I had to take a guess and say what my future job might be, I would say that it would be traveling all around the world providing medical care to those who cannot afford it. These past 18 years of my life has been all about giving back to the community and taking care of others. Doing those things is what brings me happiness in my life, and I don’t want to stop experiencing those moments.

I am talented when it comes to medicine and helping others, and I have a passion for helping those in need. My dreams for my future could lead me anywhere, and that’s okay because I know that it is going to be an amazing adventure and I cannot wait to see where life takes me in the next 5-15 years.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's okay not to know what you want to do with your life yet. Life is everchanging and you're supposed to change with it.

Some of the best life advice I have ever received was from a complete stranger who told me that if I stay open to life, life will be easier.

Staying open to life and all of its opportunities is something I try to live by every day. If we focus to narrow down one path, we're going to miss out on opportunities that could potentially change our lives.

With this advice and motto for life in mind, I am positive I will end up where I belong down the road.