"four days that opened my eyes"

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The four days of Adventures in Health Care in May,2018  opened my eyes to a variety of careers I began to recognize I did not fit into, including nursing which required an overwhelming amount of science (a course I failed in). I was overwhelmed with the feeling that I did not belong in this sector, and that I lacked passion for it. I left the program knowing that I would need to re-evaluate all my plans.

Although I hadn’t figured out exactly where this might land me for a future career, I decided that I would go to school for social work.

I fell in love with school.

My passion continues to develop with each course I take, and all the knowledge I gain. I know that it is my place and have plans to merge it with my original health care ideas. Throughout my social work education, I have developed an interest in grief and loss.  Additionally, I have always been best at working with children. All this being said, I have plans of pursuing a master’s in social work and then working towards a career at a Children’s Hospital.

Thank you very much to Yellowhead Rotary. I would not be on this path if I had not been involved in Adventures in Health Care.

R. Aussem

Prince George