This internship has made me realize a couple of things about myself that I think I wouldn't have discovered otherwise. I personally feel like I've grown so much as a person. Getting to learn what the adult world is like has definitely changed my perspective on what really matters.. I am living my life for myself and in the end I should be doing what I'm passionate about, not what others are passionate about. If I do decide to pursue a career in the dentistry field, I would probably strive to be an orthodontist. My internship taught me that I would work better in a space where I am always moving, creating and doing hands on tasks. I don't want an office job because I learned it's not something I want to be doing for the rest of my life. I am still open to exploring jobs in the medical field like being a nurse or a surgeon but if I am sure of wanting to be an orthodontist, then I think I have a plan. I would have to finish my four years, then go to school for my specialty. One of my coworkers at my internship gave me some advice on the college proccess. She said I should definitely strive for something big, and even if it seems like a lot of school, it will be worth it in the end. I am still learning about myself everyday so I am not 100% sure if I want to be an orthodontist. I might end up doing something completely different if I learn I am passionate about seomthing else. I know that no matter what, I will be happy and successful as long as I focus on a goal. As for colleges, I think that I want to stay close to home, but I am still open to the idea of going somewhere far like New York or Hawaii. I think I would have to go on a vacation to these places and visit colleges to really see if I feel like that's whats right for me. I did a lot of observing throughout the four weeks at my internship, and I've learned a lot from my mentor and colleagues. They all seemed passionate about their job, and they were all so hardworking. Everyone in the office inspired me in some way, and I've noticed some qualties about them that I would like to develop myself. Academically, I feel like it doesn't really matter what I choose to do. Anything is possible, and I can achieve anything I put my mind to. So as long as I'm passionate and happy with what I want to study, then I will do a good job academically. As well as prioritizing my school work and dedicating time to study. Having my priorites straight will help me go far academically. My goal is to find what I love, which I know some people never really realize this until they are older.
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