Personal Narrative: A Career In Meteorology

At the age of 12, I was scrolling through the channel guide looking for something to watch like most bored kids do at that age, when I finally gave up. I ended up randomly turning to channel 62 where they were showing an episode of Storm Chasers. In my opinion, it was a show about crazy people risking their lives in pursuit of their passions. As I continued watching it, I developed a sudden interest in how nature could create something so beautiful yet hazardous.

This interest grew into such a passion that I even watched hurricane sandy through an open window. I know crazy. But it didn't just stop there. Just last year at a sleep away camp, I saw a Lightning bolt strike a tree that was at least 20 yards away. I was petrified and exhilarated. While everyone cowered away from the approaching storm, I watched. From then on I knew I wanted to study meteorology.
I would keep track of all the upcoming storms and threats in my area along with around the country. When I told my family and friends of my interest, some were shocked, some were intrigued, and others were just confused as to what Meteorology even is. Even though a career in Meteorology is not commonly heard of, I am still determined to find out more about this fascinating field of