Capella Scholarship Essay

I am not sure I could express into words how much I have grown and learned throughout this journey of my graduate degree with Capella. I had been wanting to go into this field for over 10 years, but didn’t have the opportunity to until a couple years ago. As soon as the opportunity came up, I dived right into it. Not knowing too much of the whole process of hours and requirements, all I knew was that I loved helping people and had a passion for it. I have been so fortunate to have the support of my family and more importantly my two beautiful girls. It has been a major sacrifice for them being a single parent going back to school. There has been many times that I rather no count that we couldn’t go do certain things because I had a paper to write. At first it didn’t matter to me to attend graduation, but seeing all the hard work that I have put into doing the best I could and the sacrifices they have made I want them to also join in the celebration because I am proud of them too.
I was extremely fortunate to have Dr. Pate as my tracl 1 professor. I was also very fortunate to develop a close bond with everyone in my track 1 one class that we developed our own Facebook group. We have all stayed connected since and a few of them I have become even closer to. Two of them I have been so lucky to have multiple classes with and is in my practicum and internship classes. Heather has been one of my closest by far. I
I have felt that Capella has given me a well rounded education. I feel that it has properly prepared me for my practicum and in fact I have had to deal with some tough cases. My supervisor and practicum professor has been impressed with my skill level. I have not, what I like to say, my theory has not found me. I am still exploring different styles and I do not feel pressured by my site or professors to pick one. I am grateful for that. I am closer to being comfortable with my style and I am confident in