Yet Another Introduction

I recently moved from Helena, MT to attend USU. My main goal was to get accepted into and graduate from Medical School. In contrast to many of my younger counterparts, I no longer had the luxury of time. I recently turned thirty. It came with no exciting parties, but with perhaps a few more aches in my back. My wife and celebrated our seven year anniversary last August with out three wonderful children. My wife was very supportive of my decision to return to school and kept us steady during our move and transition into a college atmosphere.

I worked in the Banking Industry for over eight years. The bank I worked at spoiled me. Every year I enjoyed at least one raise and often enjoyed two or three. I felt very fortunate to be in a management position at that bank at such a young age.I reached all of my professional goals during my tenure there and decided to return to a university to do something different. To put it plainly, I got bored in a job that was meant to be a "fall back" and not my main career path.

I decided to major in History and minor in Biology. I wanted a rigorous and well rounded education. I wanted to stand out from the droves of Biology majors applying for Medical School with straight A's. I know the odds are stacked against me. But I can prevail. I will become a doctor.

I view this class as a stepping stone into a thorough education. Because I'm a History major, I plan on writing a bunch of papers. I don't yet, however, have the necessary skills to meet that demand. I'm taking it now because it's affordable, (I don't have residency, yet this class is close to in-state tuition), and, well, that's about it. I want to succeed and feel very focused. This is the next step to a brighter future.


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