During my freshman year, I
changed a lot as a person. This can be attributed to many things: living on my
own for the first time, meeting new people, and facing new challenges. Despite
all of these factors, I attribute the most change to one experience: The
Crossroad Health Center Volunteer Internship Program. During my first semester
as a volunteer intern, I was given the opportunity to shadow a nurse
practitioner and follow up with patients and serve them in any way they needed.
I worked with patients to continue their care with a specialist and ensuring
that they are able to find a provider who accepts their insurance. Being able
to aid and serve an underrepresented population was a truly impactful
experience that gave me a lot of perspective on how truly blessed I am. It also
gave me a lot of valuable hands-on experience that I can use in my future
profession. Through this program, I learned valuable knowledge about
documentation, HIPPA laws, and how to interact with different types of
patients. Being able to shadow a nurse practitioner was an exceptional
experience that further confirmed that I had chosen the perfect career for me.
My second semester featured the most personal and academic challenges I have
faced in my life, but I always found solace in going to the Crossroad Health
Center. I would work two four-hour shifts each week, but it never once felt
like it was an obligation. It immediately became the highlight of my week each
week and gave me many meaningful connections and friendships.
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