Objective:
Write a personal essay analyzing how a specific experience or series of experiences contributed to your current perspective on life, and how this will inform your future role as a leader in respiratory care.
This assignment aims to help you connect your personal experiences with professional competencies required in the field.
Instructions:
Choosing Your Experience(s):
Reflect on a pivotal experience or a series of events from your past. It could be a personal challenge, a previous job, a significant trip, or any other life event. ( write it for an international student from middle east who came to the USA to study english for one year and a half then study Bachelor of Science in Biology for 4 years then worked as a Toxicology analyst for one year in medical lab then went to graduate school to become a repertory therapist)
Analyze Over Narrate:
Your essay should not just recount the events but delve into how these experiences shaped your perspective, identity, and eventual interest in becoming a leader in respiratory care.
Integrate Classroom Topics:
While publishing your essay, seamlessly incorporate the various themes we’ve discussed:Communication: How has the experience honed your communication skills or highlighted their importance?
Teamwork: Reflect on times when you worked as part of a team. What role did you play, and how did the dynamics affect the outcome?
Emotional Intelligence: Describe instances where you had to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions or empathize with others.
Implicit Bias: Reflect on moments where you recognized your own biases or had to navigate those of others.
Conflict Resolution: Were there disagreements or challenges? How were they addressed, and what was the resolution?
Diversity: Delve into moments that broadened your appreciation for diversity and its importance in respiratory care.
Social Media: How has your interaction with social media impacted your perspective or aspirations in respiratory care?
Cultural Competence: Share instances where you navigated cultural differences or learned the significance of being culturally sensitive, especially in healthcare settings.
Self-Assessment Integration:
Take either the Myers-Brigg assessment (MBTI) or the DiSC assessment online (Review from week 2 optional readings). Analyze and integrate your results into your essay, connecting your identified strengths and areas of growth to your journey in respiratory therapy. (will include in the attachment)
Envisioning Your Leadership Role:
Based on your experiences and the topics discussed, articulate how these elements will contribute to your effectiveness as a future leader in respiratory care. Highlight the skills or insights that you believe will be most beneficial in a leadership role.
Formatting:
Your essay must be:
4 pages long
Double-spaced, with a 12-point standard font (like Times New Roman)
Include a title at the top
Rubric:
Your essay will be graded using the rubric provided in the link below. Ensure you’ve met all the criteria to maximize your points. (will include in the attachment)