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Before entering into IU Indianapolis as a biology major I was just a senior from South Bend, Indiana. Coming to Indianapolis was exciting and new opportunities. At the same time, it meant I had to adapt to a new living environment as well as balance my time in school. As a freshmen I still had a lot to learn, even if I may have not have known it at the time. The Honors college gave me the opportunity to explore subjects more extensively as well as challenge my abilities. Looking back on my leadership roles and the experiences that have shaped me, I can see how they have contributed to the person I am becoming today.

I am a family and friend oriented individual that is surrounded by plants and cats. I am ambitious and goal oriented that will do anything to achieve something I want. I value being self-sufficient but at the same time love working with other people. 

I am a future Physician Assistant that is family and friend orientated. I am passionate about different perspectives and their effect on patient care. I am a Honors student at IU Indianapolis who has experience within chemical research, hospice care, as well as patient care within the hospital.

I want to become a physician associate that is compassionate about their career. I hope to work alongside a gastroenterologist, as the connection between the gut and the brain has always fascinated me. I want to be compassionate and understanding to my patients. In my future, I want to be surrounded by like-minded individuals that have the similar goals to me. Being around people that share similar goals as me allows me push myself, and is something that I learned through my college experience as an Honor’s College student. 

I hope to be ambitious through my last couple years of school. I want to learn different perspectives that may challenge or add onto my own view on the world. I hope to pursue opportunities that are pushed my way, either internship opportunities or getting out into my community by volunteering.

Even though I will be continuting with my career goals, I will not forget about some of the most important people in my life who aided me. Specifically, my friends, family, and school faculty members. These are some of the things that I value the most and will be there for me during times that I need them most. Through all my future ideas, I want to continue to develop my goals from my past to grow into a person that is ever-growing. I hope to be open-minded not just stuck on one fixed idea of myself, but open to other plans that could come my way.

I want to become a Physician Assistant that treats patients holistically and not just for their conditions. I want to continue to develop my skills through my experiences to make decisions that provide beneficial to my future patients. I plan on to continue to be an active hospice volunteer as I prepare for my future endeavors. 

In my old journey map, I was still unsure which graduate path I wanted to pursue after college. As I moved through my undergraduate years, attending pre‑PA student organization events and learning the differences between various graduate programs, I began to recognize what resonated with me and what didn’t. Gradually, I noticed myself leaning toward the Physician Assistant route. That shift deepened once I started working in the hospital. Compared to my experience in assisted living facilities, the hospital exposed me to a wider range of healthcare professionals. I had the chance to shadow a physician assistant and observe their day‑to‑day responsibilities, which helped me see how naturally the PA profession aligned with my goals. 

In my new journey map, I can see how my path has expanded beyond clinical exposure alone. As I became more involved in research, I discovered a different dimension of healthcare outside of clinical care. This area was interesting, allowing me to see new medications for patients might be synthesized. At the same time these experiences didn’t pull me away from the PA route; instead, it strengthened my sense of purpose. It showed me that I valued both hands‑on patient interaction and the deeper understanding that comes from engaging with the science behind certain medical decisions. My new journey map reflects a more confident direction that is shaped by my changing experiences.