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"Why I chose Pharmacy School" 2002

As a young adult in today's fast paced world, I have made a commitment to myself to always strive for my dreams, whether big or small. No matter what task is at hand, I never give less than my best. Steve Prefontaine, a gifted runner and Olympic athlete, once said, "To give less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." My intent to always give my best can be seen in all aspects of my life, including academics. My parents taught me the importance of having a balance in all areas of my life. Having these values instilled in me at an early age helped me to become the person I am today.

I owe my interest in pharmacy to my high school chemistry and biology teacher, Mr. Arneson, who sparked my interest in the field of science at Bishop Kelley High School, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He made science so interesting that I went on to take Advanced Placement Chemistry my senior year in high school. A year later, I attended the University of Oklahoma with the intention of earning a chemistry degree. However, after taking chemistry my first year in college, I soon realized that I am very much a people person, and felt that with a chemistry degree I would not be doing what I truly wanted to do with my life. After visiting with several pharmacists, I decided to learn more about a career in pharmacy. To see what retail pharmacy entailed, I obtained a summer job at Drug Warehouse.

Making the decision to change my major, I transferred from the University of Oklahoma to Southwestern Oklahoma State University to pursue a degree in pharmacy. Working that summer in the pharmacy at Drug Warehouse, then this past summer in the pharmacy at Walgreens, made me see the interaction that the pharmacist had with patients, doctors, and other health care professionals. I also got to see how the knowledge learned in pharmacy school is applied to each individual situation. Together, these two jobs helped kindle the interest I already had in pursuing a career as a pharmacist.

I feel that Pharmacy School has many different things to offer me. Getting to apply my two favorite subjects, math and science, to everyday situations is wonderful. It is even better to know that my knowledge learned in pharmacy school will be helping patients to better their quality of life. Overall, my life has been dedicated to never giving less than my best. A pharmacists is a key player in the health care process and maintains a special link between doctors and patients. The diversity of opportunities within the pharmacy profession excites me. From my work experience in two pharmacies, I feel that being a pharmacist would be and ideal career choice for me.

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