<p>Please provide a statement (appr. 250-500 words) that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve. </p>
<p>Reading a letter from your father that states, Quit school and get a job may be discouraging for some, but for me, it had just the opposite effect. I can honestly say that my decision to be the first one in my family to attend college was the best decision Ive ever made. Witnessing the dismay in my family members faces as they watch me put all of my time, effort, and money into my education has always pushed me to keep going. I am confident that my dedication and perseverance will take me to great heights. My attitude towards education, however, has not always been this way. I performed mediocre at best in high school and never really put much thought into my future. During my junior year, when my peers started discussing which universities they planned to apply to, I figured that my grades would only get me into a community college. I took the SATs only once, applied to one school, and began attending Broward College right out of high school. </p>
<p>My original plan was to become a Physical Therapist Assistant, work in the field for a few years, then go back to school to become a Physical Therapist. While taking classes towards this degree during my first two years of college, I was working full time and still not putting much effort into my studies. I only took one class during my second year because it was the last class I needed, but I had to wait until February to apply for the PTA program that starts in May. When I did not get accepted into the program, this was my wake-up call. At this point, I began looking at the option of starting the path of becoming a Physical Therapist. I knew that my lack of focus on school needed to change, so in May of 2012, I quit my job and went back to school full-time. I knew that, in order to follow through with this, I had to put all of my effort into making it happen. By setting up an educational plan, getting straight As that summer, and joining the honors institute, I was off to a great start. </p>
<p>My dream has always been to become a Physical Therapist. Taking care of my uncle with down-syndrome all my life coupled with my need to help others and make a difference has fueled my interest in Physical Therapy. From volunteering at my uncles school to witnessing the physical therapy that hes received, I began to realize that this is the career for me. I intend to get my bachelors in Biology, and continue on to get my doctorate in physical therapy. Transferring will enable me to take advantage of undergraduate research opportunities, be involved in experiences like studying abroad, and ultimately, allow me to create a better life for myself and my family. I firmly believe that this next step in my educational career will be one of the most important decisions I make in my life. </p>
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