STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

Ben Carson

• Born in the slums of Detroit, in deep poverty
• His  mother and father divorced
• His mother  came from family of 24 children
• His mother couldn’t read
• His mother raised Ben and his brother, Curtis
• Ben was the worst student in his grade school class
• Ben becomes top student in his school
• Ben becomes a world renowned doctor

 “I hated poverty. Poverty is more of a choice than anything else, and I can change that (poverty). It depends upon how hard I work, and I decided that I would change it.”

Dr. Ben Carson

Reflection: Carson is a perfect example of determination; he had nothing at all lived in poverty, rarely saw his mother, and had the lowest grades in his class. He didn’t want to stay in that situation all his life and was determined to change his life; he obtained that and is now a world renowned doctor. If you can believe it, you can achieve it; it’s only a matter of time, patients, hard work, and motivation. Be your own motivation to change your life around don’t wait for others to make you change; change for your own wellbeing and those in your family, make YOURSELF proud over all.

Eastern Medicine Doctor


Eastern medicine aka Traditional Chinese Medicine is a healing system developed in China more than 2,000 years ago. this practice incorporated therapies that are in some cases millennia older. in addition to treating illness its a principle of "dispel evil and support the good."


Salary: $26,745


Education: 3 to 4 years at a university and several exams through the CTCMA.




Reflection: I would like to become a Chinese medicine doctor  because it looks peaceful, not only for the patient but for the doctor. It is an interesting career and I would be all in for it.

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

“You can never be right by doing wrong; and you can never do wrong by doing right”

Thomas S. Monson

If you do right you won’t be wrong, you will be noticed for it and given credit to by the actions taken by you, whereas if you do wrong you will never be doing the right thing, therefore you wont be given good feedback.

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

“Enthusiasm makes the difference”

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

Live everyday of your life like if it was your last, wake up with a smile and make the best out of it. Be enthusiastic about whatever you are doing, walk in to your designated location with a smile on your face and be kind to everyone, even those who seem to have a rough day and I guarantee you will change their day.

student success statement
" I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right."
Dean Smith


To me what Smith is trying to get people to understand is that by doing right things you will get positive attention. when you do what is right, people will recognize you for it and without you trying to get noticed people will realize who you truly are.

Music Editor


mixes and synchronizes the music with the film and mixing the music with the film soundtrack. a music editor must be versatile and possess a great musical sensitivity, a knee ear for balance, and an awareness of how music can make or break a dramatic scene.

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

“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 will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you.”

Dr. Randy Pausch

To me this quote means you shouldn’t worry about the material things, what is ment to be for you will come to you at its given time. Don’t force your life to be perfect because all perfection comes with imperfection and everyone has their own flaws.

Ear, Nose, and Throat

(ENT) Doctor

An ENT specialist is an expert in both medical and surgical management of ear infections, tinnitus, treating problems that affect nose, nasal cavity and sinuses, trouble swallowing, and or issues affecting one’s ability to speak.

Salary: $370,870

Education: four years of medical school and pass a certification examination for the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Reflection: I would like a job like this because apart from me loving to work with people and helping them, it’s not such a disgusting job.