The Lion's Pride Volume 9 (January 2018) | Page 26

me; I used the time to look into jobs or programs. After attempting self-
paced drawing courses, blogging, and attempts at learning a new
language I looked back on my life experiences and carved out what core
subjects best fit myself. Organization, office management, serving
others, and development seemed strong in my skill set. Next, I
researched jobs and programs and found myself touring then applying
for Lake Washington Institute of Technology in the Dental Assisting
program.
My failures and successes always consisted of how much closer I
could reach the top. Which left me feeling empty. I’ve learned that
experiences and education are similar, but it’s how you use them that
shapes you. I want to use what I’ve learned to present the best version of
myself, have a continuous hunger for knowledge, and to help others
accomplish the same. Without the investment from others I’m unsure
where I would be.