Ben Carson

*Born in the slums of Detroit, in deep poverty

*His mother and father divorced

*His mother came from a family of 24 children

*His mother couldn't read

*His mother raised Ben and his brother, Curtis

*Ben becomes top student in his high school

*Ben becomes a world renowned doctor

Ben Carson
Reflection: A big example of life determination.

A Choice: Poverty or Prosperity

"I hated poverty. Poverty is more of a choice than everything else, and I can change that (poverty). It depends upon how i hard i want to work, and I decided that i would change that."

Ben Carson 

Reflection: I think that this reflection says that you decide your future.

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: Is a broad range of medicine practices sharing common concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (Tui Na), exercise (qigong), and dietary therapy.

Salary: Median pay $58,958

Education: Doctor of Naturopathy medicine degree

Reflection: I wouldn't like to choose this career because it does not seem interesting to me.

                                                          Student Success Statement

                       Never, because

                      "You can't be right by doing wrong; you can't be wrong by doing right."

Thomas S. Monson
Reflection: I think this quote means that you can't be doing right by doing wrong.

                                 Student Success Statement 

                                         "Enthusiasm makes the difference."

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

Reflection: This reflection shows us that whatever you do in life you must do it with happiness, with positivism. 

                             Student Success Statement 

                    "I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right."

Dean Smith

Reflection: I think coach Smith was a legend and his quote is really inspiring. 

Natural Sciences Managers 

Duties and Responsibilities: Natural sciences managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicist, biologists.They direct activities, related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.

Salary: Median Pay $115,730 per year

Education: Bachelor's degree

Reflection: I think i would like to be a natural sciences manager because it seems interesting from my point of view and it is well paid.

Student Success Statement 

"It's not about how to achieve your dreams, It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma (destiny, fortune, good luck) will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you."

Dr. Randy Pausch

Reflection: I think this quote means that if you wait for the correct time everything will fall in its place.

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Doctor 

Duties and Responsibilities: Physicians specializing in otolaryngology are called by the nickname of "ENT" Doctor often treat children with persistent ear, nose and throat conditions to include surgery. 

Salary: An average income of $184,650

Education: ENT's physicians must complete about 15 years of education and training, including  a 4 year undergraduate program, at least 5 years of speciality training and a 1- to 2-year residency program. Then physicians must undergo peer evaluations and pass oral and written examinations administered by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Reflection: I think i would like to be an ENT physician.

Student Success Statement 

"Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right. It ended up not being right,"

Mario Cuomo

Reflection: This reflection shows that you must do good to feel good and every time you do bad you feel bad.

Electrocardiograph Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Operate equipment that records and measures heart activity. These measurements are used to assist cardiologists and other physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) problems.

Salary: Median Annual Average $34,385

Education: Must have a high school diploma and take EKG programs offered trough college.

Reflection:I think this is an interesting career but not something i would choose.