My Journey: Future Career
A PLAN for today. A VISION for the future.
In the beginning...
I started PFLSS thinking that I wanted to be a physical therapist or a veterinarian. I never thought there would be so many steps to getting a job and being successful in my career. I thought that I wanted to go to Princeton University, just because it was a good school. This almost all CHANGED!
My S.W.O.T. Analysis
I began PFLSS creating a S.W.O.T. chart, which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. This helped me see what I am good at and what skills I possess, that can help me figure out my career for the future. The strengths section helped me figure out what I love, so below are some key parts to helping me find out my career.
Animals
I enjoy anything that has to do with animals--even just being around them!
Soccer
This is an activity that I like to do. Especially because I am playing with my friends.
Math + Science
These are my favorite subjects.
Helping
I like to help people with any problems they have.
Putting it together
I put one and one together to get 2. What I mean is that helping someone is relating to physical therapy, but when I combine my strengths I get helping animals, which is related to a vet. Soccer is a sport I could play with both.
Realization
I was starting to realize that a vet was the right career path for me.
High School
Event Information
Leanne Kelly
From 8:15-3:00 on weekdays I am planning on attending Freehold Township High School (FTHS). I would stay all 4 years and take honors classes to help me learn more, but not do any specific programs. I would play soccer for them and join many clubs, including the vet club, where you can do things with dogs.
When?
Sunday, Jun 7, 201, 01:00 PM
Where?
Freehold Township High School, Elton Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ, United States
College
Cornell or Harvard
I would like to go to Cornell University or Harvard University, depending on if I get in. Cornell would be a great school for me because it is in a great location, not too far away, and it is the best vet school in America. On the other hand, Harvard would be great too because it is a top school and most people that go there major in medical and science fields (and engineering).
Facts
Years: 4 or more
Education: undergraduate school (4 years), DVM or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
License: Yes, a vet license is needed for the practice
Salary: $98,230 average.
Salary range: $83,000-115,000
Where I would stay in college
For my first 3 years I would stay in the dorm rooms (on campus housing). For my 4th year I would probably rent an apartment with my friends, just like my mom did.
After college
Education
I would continue to pursue the career of being a vet and go to additional vet school, which is required. After vet school I would take the vet test to get my license.
Job
Eventually, I would get a job working as a full time vet. I would make my on schedule (a perk), and be working at Banfield Pet hospital in Edison, NJ.
Housing
#3: House
I would own a house because I would not have to keep up on rent. It would not be in the city. The house would not be a mansion, but a good size. I would also like to own pets, which is a reason to get a house.
Conclusion
Reflection
When I look back to PFLSS this year, I can only think of how if helped me figure out my career. Now, I don't want to be a physical therapist, but a vet. I know how to apply for a job and be successful. Education is the key.