Hello, I am a second year university student who moved out of state to attend my dream university. I’m incredibly proud to be here because I’ve been accepted into the nursing program. Which has always been my goal. Becoming a nurse is something I’ve wanted for as long as I can remember. It’s a career where I can make a real difference in people’s lives and I’m determined to graduate and enter the healthcare field. However the journey has been much more challenging than I anticipated especially financially.
I am a full time student and to support myself, I work part time. The income from my job helps cover my rent and other living expenses. Unfortunately, it’s not enough to cover the full cost of my tuition. Which leaves me struggling to make ends meet. In the beginning my dad was able to assist with my tuition payments But recently things have taken a turn for the worse. His business had been a stable source of income has been out of operation for nearly seven months due to an electrical fault that caused a power outage. The issue has not been resolved and as a result my dad is no longer able to help with my tuition.
On top of that my mom is a stay at home mom and doesn’t have an income of her own. She focuses on taking care of my younger siblings and managing the household. She’s isn’t able to offer any financial assistance towards my education. While I’m incredibly grateful for their emotional support, the financial strain is a huge burden. It has became incredibly difficult to balance schoolwork with the pressure of paying for tuition and living expenses.
Despite these challenges I’m more committed than ever to finishing my nursing degree. I’ve always dreamed of becoming a nurse and since I got the opportunity to become one sooner. I am willing to risk it. Nursing won’t only provide me with a stable and meaningful career in the future. But it’s a way for me to give back to the community. Helping people in their times of need is something I’m passionate about and I want to be a compassionate and skilled nurse who makes a difference in patients lives.
I’ve been constantly seeking out scholarships and seeing if I can have a second part time job to help ease the financial burden. But the rising costs of tuition and living expenses make it extremely difficult. The stress of not knowing how I’ll manage to pay for school in the future. But I’ve been constantly keeping up with my studies. Despite it being overwhelming and stressful. I want to honor the sacrifices my parents have made for me and to pursue this career that I believe will allow me to have a positive impact in the world.
I don’t know what the future holds for me but I won’t give up on my dream of becoming a nurse. I’m doing everything I can to stay focused and keep up with my coursework. Also with finding the financial support I need to complete my degree. My education is way too important for me to throw away. I know that if I stay dedicated and keep pushing forward. I will eventually reach my goal of becoming a nurse and graduating.