My Metamorphic Life
1. When my mother passed away in 2009 and my brother was diagnosed with renal failure a year later it was incredibly tragic for me. It made judgments hard at first, I was confused on how I felt about everything. Through the haze I found light. These events caused me to have a burning passion for the health field. My goal was clear, I wanted to become a doctor. Along with figuring out my life goal it also shaped me as a person. It caused me to have an outlook on life that a lot of people cannot acquire for a long time. It made me see things in a better light, to appreciate the small things. It made me become more mature, it made me driven to succeed, not only for myself but for my mother because that’s what she would have wanted. I learned to take life as it goes and to enjoy every minute of it. Although a negative experience, it is one that has changed me in the most positive direction.
2. Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program o HOBY was an experience of my sophomore year. One individual was picked to represent our school at this event and I was chosen. It was a leadership development program. Not only did it allow for me to gain several leadership qualities but it helped me to come out of my shell. I did not talk about how I felt about my mother with many people but when I went to HOBY I bonded so closely with everyone and felt comfortable talking about it. It was a heart-warming experience and I felt extremely at home. I learned to be more open with people and talk about my feelings more.
3. End of my sophomore year I met Crystal Schmiesing. To this day we have been dating for over three years. She is amazing in every single way. She has helped me to come out of my shell more to. She allows for me to be the goofball and charismatic person that I am. Whenever I do anything she supports me and helps me when I’m in need. She has also brought me closer to the lord. So I’m appreciative of that also. I learned to trust her and others more and to let them in.
4. Buckeye Boys State was an experience of a lifetime. This program establishes a mock government of Ohio’s system and has students running the whole thing. While at BBS I excelled very quickly. The position that I wanted to acquire was the Governor, the highest position possible. In my “City” I grew very close with the people there. They were drawn to me in a way they would say. They told me it was my leadership, my personality, and my charisma that they loved. Without me knowing how close I got to them, they actually put together huge posters for me to help me campaign. One of my favorites said “Vote for Keavash, the Key of Success” it displayed a golden key for the K in Keavash. My heart swelled with warmth and pride. Never had I felt so great in my life. I didn’t think I could make such an impact on individuals in such a short time. Although I did not get the position I acquired the next highest position: Director of Administrative Services. I had to higher and manage 16 individuals and accomplish the strenuous goals and tasks of the branch. From this I learned my organization skills and realized how hard that I can work and how efficient I can be when I need to be. This experience was one that I learned a lot about myself. I would not have given this experience up for the world.
5. Volunteering at Wilson Memorial Hospital was another great experience. The main thing I was therefore was to learn and to help out. While there I went around with doctors and nurses and observed the patients, I got to see some really cool and interesting things. My main tasks included keeping the facilities safe by sanitizing the rooms after they had been used by patients, taking blood and urine samples to the lab to be analyzed, and providing a healthy environment for patients. It made my passion for the medical field increase immensely. Everything that I saw was fascinating! I loved it. I learned that I definitely want to become a doctor. I cannot wait to start my career and make a difference in others’ lives.
6. Through FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) I was in the STAR Event Job Interview. Regionals was decent. I placed second and got a silver ranking. I was going to State! I was more motivated than ever, I practiced and practiced. I had the whole portfolio mapped out in my head and could recite every word that I had written. State came around and I was ready. The awards ceremony came later that day. Job Interview came up, Keavash Assani, First Place, Gold Ranking! I did it, I got first out of the whole state. It was an overwhelming experience. Tears of joy sprouted from my eyes. It was one of my biggest accomplishments of my life. I learned that if I put my mind to something, I could do anything. I only missed one point on my interview and that was for a bullet point that was improperly placed on my resume. In my mind, that is perfect.
7. My senior year of high school I took a State Tested Nurse Aide Class the last quarter. Every day after school I would drive 45 minutes to attend a four hour class for three weeks. It was strenuous work but it paid off. I acquired a STNA position in the summer and it was a eye opening experience. I got hands on clinical experience and was actually able to make a difference in people’s lives, every day. I worked 8 hours a day, so I got very close with my residents and my work team. The residents loved me, they told me that I made a huge impact in their lives. I cared for them as they were my own family. I took extra time after work to talk to residents, to help them walk and build their strength and they were greatly appreciative. I learned what dealing with patients and other team members was really about. I enhanced my talking and listening skills and learned to work at a fast pace environment. Even though the work was, well pretty gross at times, it all paid off at the end of the day when I realized how much I was actually helping my residents.
1. When my mother passed away in 2009 and my brother was diagnosed with renal failure a year later it was incredibly tragic for me. It made judgments hard at first, I was confused on how I felt about everything. Through the haze I found light. These events caused me to have a burning passion for the health field. My goal was clear, I wanted to become a doctor. Along with figuring out my life goal it also shaped me as a person. It caused me to have an outlook on life that a lot of people cannot acquire for a long time. It made me see things in a better light, to appreciate the small things. It made me become more mature, it made me driven to succeed, not only for myself but for my mother because that’s what she would have wanted. I learned to take life as it goes and to enjoy every minute of it. Although a negative experience, it is one that has changed me in the most positive direction.
2. Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program o HOBY was an experience of my sophomore year. One individual was picked to represent our school at this event and I was chosen. It was a leadership development program. Not only did it allow for me to gain several leadership qualities but it helped me to come out of my shell. I did not talk about how I felt about my mother with many people but when I went to HOBY I bonded so closely with everyone and felt comfortable talking about it. It was a heart-warming experience and I felt extremely at home. I learned to be more open with people and talk about my feelings more.
3. End of my sophomore year I met Crystal Schmiesing. To this day we have been dating for over three years. She is amazing in every single way. She has helped me to come out of my shell more to. She allows for me to be the goofball and charismatic person that I am. Whenever I do anything she supports me and helps me when I’m in need. She has also brought me closer to the lord. So I’m appreciative of that also. I learned to trust her and others more and to let them in.
4. Buckeye Boys State was an experience of a lifetime. This program establishes a mock government of Ohio’s system and has students running the whole thing. While at BBS I excelled very quickly. The position that I wanted to acquire was the Governor, the highest position possible. In my “City” I grew very close with the people there. They were drawn to me in a way they would say. They told me it was my leadership, my personality, and my charisma that they loved. Without me knowing how close I got to them, they actually put together huge posters for me to help me campaign. One of my favorites said “Vote for Keavash, the Key of Success” it displayed a golden key for the K in Keavash. My heart swelled with warmth and pride. Never had I felt so great in my life. I didn’t think I could make such an impact on individuals in such a short time. Although I did not get the position I acquired the next highest position: Director of Administrative Services. I had to higher and manage 16 individuals and accomplish the strenuous goals and tasks of the branch. From this I learned my organization skills and realized how hard that I can work and how efficient I can be when I need to be. This experience was one that I learned a lot about myself. I would not have given this experience up for the world.
5. Volunteering at Wilson Memorial Hospital was another great experience. The main thing I was therefore was to learn and to help out. While there I went around with doctors and nurses and observed the patients, I got to see some really cool and interesting things. My main tasks included keeping the facilities safe by sanitizing the rooms after they had been used by patients, taking blood and urine samples to the lab to be analyzed, and providing a healthy environment for patients. It made my passion for the medical field increase immensely. Everything that I saw was fascinating! I loved it. I learned that I definitely want to become a doctor. I cannot wait to start my career and make a difference in others’ lives.
6. Through FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) I was in the STAR Event Job Interview. Regionals was decent. I placed second and got a silver ranking. I was going to State! I was more motivated than ever, I practiced and practiced. I had the whole portfolio mapped out in my head and could recite every word that I had written. State came around and I was ready. The awards ceremony came later that day. Job Interview came up, Keavash Assani, First Place, Gold Ranking! I did it, I got first out of the whole state. It was an overwhelming experience. Tears of joy sprouted from my eyes. It was one of my biggest accomplishments of my life. I learned that if I put my mind to something, I could do anything. I only missed one point on my interview and that was for a bullet point that was improperly placed on my resume. In my mind, that is perfect.
7. My senior year of high school I took a State Tested Nurse Aide Class the last quarter. Every day after school I would drive 45 minutes to attend a four hour class for three weeks. It was strenuous work but it paid off. I acquired a STNA position in the summer and it was a eye opening experience. I got hands on clinical experience and was actually able to make a difference in people’s lives, every day. I worked 8 hours a day, so I got very close with my residents and my work team. The residents loved me, they told me that I made a huge impact in their lives. I cared for them as they were my own family. I took extra time after work to talk to residents, to help them walk and build their strength and they were greatly appreciative. I learned what dealing with patients and other team members was really about. I enhanced my talking and listening skills and learned to work at a fast pace environment. Even though the work was, well pretty gross at times, it all paid off at the end of the day when I realized how much I was actually helping my residents.