STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

Student Success Statement

"Only those live who do good."

-Count Leo Tolstoy

Reflection: I agree with this statement because as long as you do good your entire lifetime, you will live a long time. Some examples include being respectful to elders and always being kind to others. 

OPTOMETRIST

Optometrist

                                                    Duties and Responsibilities: They are responsible for examining patients, diagnosing eye and vision problems, testing patients' depth and color perception, and testing patients' ability to coordinate and focus their eyes. Optometrists also prescribe contact lenses and glasses, treat eye problems like glaucoma, refer patients to other doctors, and also are often in charge of managing personnel and office affairs.

Salary: $103,900 per year

                                                     Education: To become one you must have a bachelors degree and a 4 year optometry program 

Demand for this particular career: There is a 27% job growth expected. 

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Reflection:

 Do you think you would like to be one? 

Why? Why not?

After researching this career I am not interested in becoming this because the field doesn't interest me. 

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

Student Success Statement

"What's right isn't always popular. What's popular isn't always right."

-Albert Einstein 

Reflection: I agree with the statement above because most people don't really think about whether something is popular or not, they just do it. One of the most popular things people do without thinking about the consequences is drinking. Although drinking isn't right a lot of people do it because of others influencing them. On the other hand, one thing that is right but many people don't do is helping people in need. More people should donate food and clothes to the homeless community. 

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

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 upon how hard I want to work, and I decided that I would change it." 

- Dr. Ben Carson 

Reflection: I agree with the quote above because you are what determines your future. Although you might have bad influences in your life, you don't have to follow in their footsteps. For example, if you don't like something in school or your job, you have the ability to change it by speaking up. I believe Mr. Carson's story is truly remarkable because he really did not have opportunities in his city or any money, however, he decided to work hard and create a name for himself. Now he is a world renowned surgeon and has run for presidency. 

FLU EPIDEMIC

Flu Epidemic 

1) An issue that is sweeping the nation right now is the flu epidemic. It is infecting  millions of people and killing hundreds of thousands of people. 

2) Right now an estimated 3 to 5 million people have the flu. The flu has taken more than half a million deaths this season. 

3) I believe everyone is involved in this issue because everyone is prone to getting it from others. 

4) I think the major thing that is being done is flu shots. 

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6) This issue relates to me because I have gotten sick from the flu, this year already. When I got infected I got a fever and nausea. 

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

 Student Success Statement

"Even if everyone is doing it, WRONG IS NEVER RIGHT."

-Russell M. Nelson

Reflection: I believe that this statement is absolutely correct because something that is wrong will never turn right. There are many examples of the quote above. For instance, if a class of students is about to start taking an exam, however, the teacher steps out to quickly use the restroom. Everyone in the room should be quiet and start the exam, but there are some students who will unfortunately take advantage and cheat. Those students could use their electronics to cheat or they may start to ask their peers around them. 

DERMATOLOGIST

Dermatologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Diagnose and treat different diseases (Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis, etc.)

-Treat wrinkles, sun spots, and acne scars

-Perform surgical procedures (Skin cancer removal & Wart removal)

-Give injection fillers

Salary: 

-$400,898 per year

Education:

-Bachelor's Degree (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.)

-Medical School (MD)

-Internship

-Hospital Residency 

Demand for this Job:

-Employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 14 percent from 2014 to 2024.

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Reflection:Would you like to be one? Why? Why not?

-I would be interested in this career because they get to experience new clients on a daily basis, plus they have a great salary.

THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA

The Harmful Effects Of Harmful 

1. When you inhale marijuana smoke into your lungs, the drug is quickly released into your bloodstream and makes its way to your brain and other organs. It takes a little longer to feel the effects if you eat or drink marijuana.Marijuana also affects brain development. 

2. 59.3% of the US population now lives in a state where marijuana has been legalized. 

3. 16.5% of 8th graders, 35.8 % of 10th graders, and 45.4% of 12th graders had tried marijuana in their lifetime.

4. People can promote non-marijuana use by informing the public of the dangerous and harmful effects of using marijuana.

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6. I promise to never try marijuana. 

ENTHUSIASM

Student Success Statement

"Enthusiasm makes the difference"

-Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

I agree with the statement above because everyone in life should strive to have enthusiasm and be happy. For example, I believe in school when students are forced to try a new activity they should be excited and be filled with energy.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

                             Occupational Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:   

 Occupational therapists help people with disabilities, injuries, and illnesses improve or recover their ability to perform everyday activities. They also help children and elderly people with daily activities. 

Salary: $80,150

Education:

You will need a masters degree, it can be in kinesiology, psychology, anthropology, biology, and sociology. 

Demand or Need for this profession:

It is expected that from the years 2014 to 2024 there will be a 14% job growth.

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Reflection:  Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would not like to be one because this field doesn't interest me.

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

Student Success Statement

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

-Dean Smith 

I like how Dean Smith thought because his intent was never to beat the other team, he always told his players to go on the court and to try their very best. I believe that he had a great mind set because losing didn't bother him. In today's world I think more people should focus on the positive things, just like Dean Walter. Because he was simply doing the right thing, he created a legacy. 

NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR

                      Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Typical duties of nursing home administrators include overseeing staff and personnel, financial matters, 

medical care, medical supplies, facilities, and other duties as specific positions demand. They also 

help supervise clinical and administrative affairs of nursing homes and related facilities.

Salary: $94,500 per year

Education:

They will need a four-year bachelor's degree and will likely need to pass a state licensing examination. A four-year bachelor's degree in a field like health services administration, public administration, or long-

term care administration is a standard credential for a nursing home administrator. 

Demand or Need for this profession: 

It is expected that from the years 2014 to 2024 there will be a 17% job growth.

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Reflection:  Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

Even though I enjoy helping people in need, I wouldn't become a nursing home administrator because I would prefer a more exciting job.

KARMA

Karma Will Take Of Itself

"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 (good results, destiny, fortune, good luck) will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you."

-Dr. Randy Pausch

WINTER BREAK

Winter Break

 During winter break I really didn't do anything except eat during the holidays and watch Netflix. Two weeks ago I started a new series on Netflix called Skins, I'm currently on the fifth season. The show follows a group of British teen friends that rebel. I also watched a movie called Bright. The movie was about a world where people, orcs, and elf's all lived together. The whole movie revolved around a magic wand that was able to grand the owner three wishes. Later, on the twenty-second of December my grandparents arrived from Mexico. They are currently staying at our house right now. Then on Christmas my mom made food. The following day we headed to my uncles and we spent the day there. That same week I unfortunately got food poisoning and I spent the whole night vomiting. Because I wasn't feeling well at all, the next day my parents took me to the hospital. At the hospital they told me I had an infection and gave me a thick substance which was to help my stomach. :I