Growing up, I always wanted to nurse. In high school around my sophomore year, I knew for sure that nursing is what I wanted to do. Senior year, I started applying for colleges and started to realize that I did not know what I wanted to do anymore, I had a love for history in high school so I thought I could major in history and work at a museum, or I could become a teacher, or I could stick with nursing.
All of these thoughts started to fill my head because my SAT and ACT scores would not cut it for any nursing program. I was actually told from my top choice school, that if I did not take my SAT or ACT another time, that they would reject me. By this point I was emotionally and mentally drained, I had taken my SATs at least 4 times and my ACTs 2 times. When I was taking them for the last time, I was halfway through the test and I just gave up. I could not keep going knowing that I would not be able to get into any program.
Now, halfway through my senior year of high school, all of my friends were accepted to their schools and their programs. Me? I was still doing last minute college applications. In total I applied to 9 different schools for multiple programs and had only heard back from 2 schools. I felt defeated because nothing I was doing was good enough.
Everything started to change when I got letter in the mail saying that I needed to come for interview which would determine whether or not I would be accepted. The day of the interview, I woke up and I felt sick because I knew I could not mess this up because nursing is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I got there and I fill out some paper work and then I was called back for the interview. They reviewed the paper work that I filled out before the interview. I was asked a few questions and then I was handed a certificate that said, "Congratulations, you have been accepted!" I was in total shock! I went to get my mom because we had to go over some financial aide stuff and other details. I was then taken on a tour of the nursing center. While on the tour, something did not feel right. I felt like I could not see myself doing this. After the tour, I had a panic attack in my car because I did not know what I wanted anymore.
My mom then told me she saw a flyer for a new major that they starting in the fall. The major was Sport and Event Management. So I contacted my admissions counselor for more information. I then switched my major to become a business major. I chose business because I thought it was a safe choice but I'm glad I chose it. You are probably thinking I'm crazy, trust me everyone thought I was crazy after that.
I started college in August of 2015. I started all my business classes and I honestly liked it. There were a few rough patches but I liked what I was doing. I liked learning about starting businesses and business law and how business runs. By the end my first year, I couldn't wait to get back. Since becoming a business major, I now want to become and Event Coordinator or Event Planner after college. Maybe even start my own business which happens first I guess.
Now, I can honestly say that I like where I am at. They say everything happens for a reason. I'm just following my own path to success.
