Experiences

A little over three weeks ago on, September 14th, I began my mentorship at a pediatrics office. On the first day I jumped right in seeing patients the entire time I was there. I got to look into the throat of a patient to see what it looks like as well as look into the ears of a patient to see the tubes that are placed in most childrens ears to help with ear infections. I have been seeing patients ever since. I have learned symptoms of strep, information on check-ups, information on other diseases, as well as information about what takes place in the office. I also have followed around the nurses a few times to see what it is like for them. Then with the same patient I observed the nurses on, I would observe the doctor on as well to see both sides. I also learned why as children you should eat all different color of vegetables and fruits because each color does something different for your body. You can see some examples in the pictures below. I also saw a baby a week after it was born and it was extremely cute. It is interesting to watch the different check-ups because with age they get different with the different questions asked and with the shots. Through this amazing mentorship I have already learned so much information. The doctor and nurses are very sweet and help me to learn all the time. I also learned about some cancers in kids such as leukemia. Below is a picture of the leukemia cells. Hearing about the children who are diagnosed with that disease made me feel blessed to still be alive today because some children lose their lives with that cancer fight.



Last week was our homecoming week at school. We had tacky day, twin day, mathlete/athlete day, 70's day, and blue day. Although I only dressed up for 2 of the days it was still really cool to see how everyone else dressed up. I had an awesome week as my last homecoming week, as well as an awesome time at at the dance Saturday night.
I am scared about applying to colleges because I am afraid that I will not get into the college that I desire to attend. However, I know that I have done my best in school and can only hope for the best when applying to colleges. A good website to use to help you when applying to colleges is very easy to access. It is http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/index.html. I have found it useful.

Although I do have struggles, I know God will never give me more than I ca handle and I am so thankful the the experiences I have been given through this mentorship as well as in life. I hope that everyone has an amazing Friday and weekend!