I Want To Become A Registered Dietitian

From an early age, I have been fascinated by nutrition and upholding a healthy lifestyle. Although I have enjoyed my general education, I have found my true passion for nutrition. The role that a healthy diet has on the human body intrigues me to further my knowledge and education. Being a Registered Dietitian is the correct career for me because I have an unwavering passion for it and hope to contribute to the health and wellness of the others.

Swimming has been a large part of my life, as I began swimming at the age of 7 and continued into college on a Division 1 scholarship. Swimming has prepared me for a multitude of situations that may arise in my future career. Throughout the years of hard work, I have learned invaluable lessons
I want to maintain the GPA that I have worked hard for and end my undergraduate career on a good note. Balancing my academics with my athletic schedule has not been easy, so I am proud that I was able to maintain a sufficient GPA throughout my undergrad. I am excited to become a RDN because it will increase my scope of practice and allow me to contribute to the health and wellness of others. World travel has always been something I’ve been drawn to. I was fortunate to travel to South Africa on a church mission trip where I learned about the people, food, and culture of the country. Being cultural competent is beneficial when working with and understanding individuals with different backgrounds and heritages, not only in daily life but also in the professional setting. I wish to further my knowledge and culture competence through travel and work. My long-term goals are to be happy in my career, continue my education through a PHD or Masters program, and add to my credentials. I see the value in education and lifelong learning as I strive to better myself daily. Continuing education and staying up to date on current practices will be essential for earning respect among other medical professionals I may work with in the
Because my good grades allowed, I became a tutor in hopes of improving my teaching skills. Another thing I struggle with is public speaking; it is not something that I am comfortable doing. My undergraduate courses have helped me to become more comfortable with public speaking. The more I do it, the more comfortable I will become. I am a very driven person and I strive to better myself everyday. If I am faced with a task that I am not fully comfortable with I will network with others who posses the correct knowledge and research the topic myself to become more comfortable. I abide by the evidence based practice philosophy set forth by the academy. My strong will and perseverance has led me to success in academics and athletics. Swimming at the Division 1 level was a source of extra physical and mental stress on an already stressful road to pursuing an undergraduate degree. The countless early mornings, months of training, and missed classes for competitions all taught me how to manage my time wisely. I am extremely proud that I had the strength and determination to finish my four years of NCAA eligibility as a swimmer, a feat that few have accomplished. I am a highly analytical person, as I like to analyze many different angles to an issue before I make a decision. I am thorough in my decision making process so I do not miss important information. Being an athlete and having a strong