College is scary, it is not something for the faint of heart. There are many long nights, long papers, and not enough sleep. I came into college with the idea of making money, no matter if it meant that I would be in a career that I hated for the rest of my life. I wanted to break into a life of luxury. It seemed though that my plan and the Lords plan clashed, because now 2 years later, I am almost to the finish line with a degree in education.
I spent most of my academic career chasing the medical field. I just KNEW that I was supposed to be a doctor, or a nurse, or even a CNA. Teaching was something that had crossed my mind a few times, but I had the idea in my head that being in the medical field would make my mom so proud of me. (It wasn’t until later I realized she would be proud of me no matter my job.) Either way, I was being so stubborn. The further along into college I had gotten, I knew that I was meant by the Lord to do something else. The more he would push me, and show me that I was meant to be in education, the more I would push back. I was under so much stress trying to live for myself and the world, just wanting money.
Finally….I gave in.
I switched my major, got re-baptized, and decided to finally go on missions in February of 2018. It was such a 180 for me. It seemed like I could hear the sigh of relief from the Lord as I watched him start putting my life into motion. I felt at such peace in the world. Everything after that just seemed to fall into place. My classes seemed more interesting and understandable. I felt like I was somewhere that I was heard. It became clear to me that I had found something that I loved to do, and that I actually am very good at.
A Lifestyle of Learning 