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I used to have confidence based on the fact that I was smart and excelled academically. I would like that back. Why did I do so well? Because I wanted to, inherently. That faded as I got older. I got lazy, complacent. I also got depressed, which may have had something to do with it, but I think it's pretty clear I'm pulling out of that.
I need a goal. I need something to do. I did well when I wanted to go in the Navy, but this was the last try. They're not going to take me, and I have to accept that. And considering how upset I get over some things, perhaps military life isn't for me, anyway. So what next?
I wanted to be a doctor when I was a kid. Then I wanted to be a chemist. For years, chemist. Then I took chemistry. I didn't do so well. Why? I liked biology better. And physics, afterwards.
I've given it some thought. My GPA is low, but can be raised - through Kirkwood, if nothing else. I've got most of the general education courses out of the way.
I know I need a career where I actually do something to help people. I care too much, I love too easily, to ever be content working fast food for any extended period of time. I want to do something important. Something that really helps.
I've sent an email to the University of Iowa asking about their pre-med program. That's a goal I can get into.
I need a goal. I need something to do. I did well when I wanted to go in the Navy, but this was the last try. They're not going to take me, and I have to accept that. And considering how upset I get over some things, perhaps military life isn't for me, anyway. So what next?
I wanted to be a doctor when I was a kid. Then I wanted to be a chemist. For years, chemist. Then I took chemistry. I didn't do so well. Why? I liked biology better. And physics, afterwards.
I've given it some thought. My GPA is low, but can be raised - through Kirkwood, if nothing else. I've got most of the general education courses out of the way.
I know I need a career where I actually do something to help people. I care too much, I love too easily, to ever be content working fast food for any extended period of time. I want to do something important. Something that really helps.
I've sent an email to the University of Iowa asking about their pre-med program. That's a goal I can get into.