S.E.T. for socio-economic growth
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Aims to address the unprofessional treatment patients experience at local clinics.
I chose medicine because it has been my childhood dream. I love working with people and there have been so many incidents where I witnessed patients being mistreated. I want to ensure that they are treated with dignity and care. Medical practice aligns with my interests, skills and strengths. I believe that anything done with love and patience always succeed.
Watching television exposed me to a range of careers, including the best one I am currently pursuing. I learnt much about medicine by watching it being practiced. Seeing a girl from my previous high school enrolling in medical school also inspired me.
The treatment of patients in local clinics is very unprofessional and I would like to change it if given an opportunity to change anything in the world. I would start a programme in which a patients reflect on their experiences with health professionals. Reflection can be done in the form of a digital communication or writing a letter and putting it in a complaint box that would only be opened by an authorised healthcare professional.
I matriculated at Ntulabakayise Secondary School, located at Hluhluwe rural area. The school is no more than six years old. It has consistently produced impressive results in the previous years. My teachers are very dedicated and hardworking. They make matriculants attend extra classes to fully prepare for examinations. It is not an advanced school.
It’s the fact that I did not have to memorise everything, but I had to apply my understanding of acquired knowledge to solve a new problem set. These two subjects were quite challenging, so they helped me to stay focused. They also shaped me into a flexible person.
Most people struggle with maths and science because they only study content and practise. Others hold the mindset that these two subjects are hard. Learners must use past papers to practice maths and science. Ask for help from their teachers and classmates, if they do not understand the content.
Grades 11 and 12 are the most important grades in someone’s schooling. All pupils in these grades must focus on their studies because they will use reports from these grades to apply at higher institutions. Past papers, YouTube videos, television tutors are all resources that can help them to get higher grades. They must study before their exams, not a day before each exam, and take class assessments serious.
Applying while you are in matric can be overwhelming and seem to be time consuming, but it is very important. They must do research about a range of careers. Choose careers that align with their interest. Being realistic is very important when applying for higher institutions. They must check if they do meet the minimum requirements to avoid rejections. They must also apply for many bursaries as possible.
An achiever is made by not giving up, learning from their mistakes, reaching out when not coping and hard work of course. To achieve in life, you must sacrifice and prioritise.
Challenges will always be there in life; all you need to do is to persevere and keep pushing. As Youth we have the ability to make the world a better place. Dreams may be delayed but never denied. Never let your background determine your future. If you are not doing well currently, know that better days are coming.
I will be forever grateful for their help. I wish they never stop doing the great work. My wish is to see them working well together forever.
I would choose to speak with radio presenter Penny Ntuli. I would tell her that I love the way she stands up for herself and never intimidated by what people say about her. She also promotes other people which is a very good thing. I wish I could have a sense of humour like her.
S.E.T. for socio-economic growth
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