My memmorable teacher is Mrs Foster my elementary school pricincipal. She was not just a pricipal, but a teacher, disciplinarian, choir director, mentor, an intellectual individual and the most feared person thoughout the school. Its her positive influence on me and alot of students that encouraged me to strive for excellence. She was one of the most strict person that I have ever met apart from my mom. She took the time and patience with her students to make sure most persons within the class was on tract with what was being taught. Those were slow she spent extra time with them. She always took time out of her busy schedule to teach some extra lesson in the mornings, evenings and during summer  and it was all free of cost. All students had to do was be willing to receive what was being taught and be punctual. Everyone was always in an eager to do her assignments and work for several reasons: of course not to be scolded, it was a must, andwe were all willing to learn. I often wondered why she pushed us so much and realized in high school that inspite of our background, our ecomomic status, where we are from; we were just as smart as the other kids. It was now up to us to continue to excel and strive for the best. These were one of her favourite phrase “reach for the stars, the  sky is the limit”. Now that I am grown and can make my own decision I understand it all and will forever be greatful. I have recognized that I am in charge of my destiny and it is what I put in that I will receive. I can be anything , do anythingI want with determination and committment.

One of my lifetime goals is to become a dietician and work with patients making them feel good about themselves and helping them make lifestyle chances which will enhance their daily living and health. One of the ways I plan to achieve this is making the thought of foods pleasant and exciting. In
recent years individuals are more health conscious; the idea of food is associated as having too many calories, fat, unhealthy and fattening. I want to bring back the excitement when it comes to food, make it a social event and a way that appeals the taste buds.

I want to write a book that talks about health concerns and perceptions about food develop recipes that address them. My audience to be aware that food can be healthy, appetizing, fun and yet offering lower calories that does not affect the quality and taste of each dish. Recipes that are quick and easy that does not have to include frozen, processed unappealing foods. This book I can recommend to my patients other associates that will help them with food preparation, weight loss assistance, even with health issues such as obesity and diabetes.

Why Choose This Career Path

Growing up I always like to be different, not having the same or doing the exact things as others. Majority of the person I knew were nurses, business personnel’s, electrical engineers, doctors,  teachers and pharmacists. I wanted a profession that was not common, I think of myself as a good cook, I like professions in the health field and so I choose a dietician as I believe it incorporates both qualities. I also started out in college as a Restaurant Management major at Nassau Community College where I did a few nutrition classes and liked them. I realized that if I did a few more courses I could get a Dietary Management Certificate, and so went ahead with it. I thought of this as killing “one bird with two stone” as I did not have to spend any extra time just the exact 2 years at Nassau. It was during this time my nutrition teachers told me I could transfer to Queens College if I desired this profession and I was exited most of my credits transferred.

Started Queens College in spring of 2007 and graduated Spring 2011 was not as I expected, I would say a bit of a rough ride but still pressed on as this is my dream career. Currently I am not I dietitian as yet but I want by the year 2015 I will accomplish my goal of becoming a clinical dietician  and later on do a concentration in community health. I am determined and I know once I set my mind to anything I will succeed.

My Passion

Passion is a love, desire for something that a person enjoys which makes them and others happy and I believe I have more than one passion. My passion is caring for others and making them feel important, appreciated and comfortable. I think that’s why I have chosen to be a dietician as my career as allows me to treat people for their dietary, health needs and concerns while creating an environment that enhances a healthy and professional relationship.  I also love to cook which allows me to be creative yet making the result enjoyable for others that are been entertained.  Caring for others and see their expressions, hearing their comments, and seeing their enthusiasm about what I have done or create reassures me of the accomplishment I have achieved. I feel a sense of excitement, amusement and valued when I do or being asked to something for someone else.