Course Shifter

This is the story of how I really wanted to pursue my dream, to finish college.

      Five years ago, before I shifted my course to education, I used to be a nursing student. That time I really wanted to be a nurse, maybe because I wanted to work abroad. I wanted to have a nice job with a cool salary. Because during those times, nursing was very in demand and so it offered a very good salary.  And I also wanted to take care of my family whenever they got sick. So I really studied hard to be a nurse.

        However, unexpected things happened that took me a while to recover. I gave birth and stopped schooling. I was confused then if I’m ready to go back to school because I have a baby to take care of. So I decided maybe after a year, I hope I could get back and finish my beloved course.

       Apparently, nursing is an expensive course. And I know that having your own family, you have this feeling that you should put their needs or your child needs first before yours. I also know that we’re not rich and I really wanted to finish my studies, I needed to give up my nursing. Then, it came to my mind why not be a teacher? Being a teacher is also a great job. Having realized this, I shifted to education right away without any hesitations and proper self-evaluation.

      As a shifted from nursing to education, I was culture shocked! I really was because the orientation and approach were very different. And I didn't know then if I could grasp the lessons and skills in education. So I decided that maybe I just needed a few months to cope up, to adjust to the new environment and teachings. And as time went, I realized that I already love what I’m doing. I finally adjusted myself without having a hard time anymore. I could also understand to be in the shoes of a student and a teacher at the same time. And this experience taught me one thing that in life you don’t just do what you love but also love what you do.