Student Success Statement: Ben Carson

A Choice: Poverty or Prosperity

"I hated poverty. Poverty is more of a choice than anything else, and I can change that [poverty]. It depends upon how hard I want to work, and I decided that I would change it."

I am half and half on this because while I do believe that with hard work and determination can get you out of poverty i don't believe everyone has the choice the to get out of poverty. In some situations people either have to work to make money for their family or abandon them and hope they'll live long enough for them to watch you get rich. In my eyes money is greed but of course if you want to live you need money. Everything is about survival. I for one want to survive. But we have people like Ben who may disagree with me. He was born extremely poor. His mother didn't even know how to read so he may see things differently. 

Ben Carson

• Born in the slums of Detroit, in deep poverty
• His mother and father divorced
• His mother came from a family of 24 children
• His mother couldn't read
• His mother raised Ben and his brother, Curtis
• Ben was the worst student in his grade school class
• Ben becomes top student in his school 
• Ben becomes a world renowned doctor

Student Success Statement: Thomas S Monson

"You can't be right by doing wrong; you can't be wrong by doing right."

I agree with this statement because as much as you may think you may be doing the right thing if it's wrong it's wrong and vice versa. Chances are if you're questioning your actions you are choosing the wrong. 

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: Eastern Medicine doctors practice things like oriental medicine and acupuncture, things that are normally considered natural medicine. So they base they improve and support their patients' natural ability to combat infections and diseases.

Salary: $76,000

Education: You must get a bachelors degree in eastern medicine.

Reflection: I don't think I would enjoy this career. It seems boring and the pay is bad.

Student Success Statement: Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

"Enthusiasm makes the difference."

I agree with this statement. If you stay optimistic about anything when it seems that things aren't going your way something good is bound to happiness. Optimism and enthusiasm are the key to happiness. Take for example the time I got a D in one of my classes, I didn't let that bring me down. I knew I could raise that grade and by the end of the year with a combination of enthusiasm And hard work I got a B on my final report card.

Student Success Statement: Dean Smith

"I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right."

I believe this can be very helpful to many people because it is a good way to live. When your main priority in life is winning and being remembered it will effect different parts of your life. When you make your main priority doing the right thing you will live a better life. 

College Professor

Duties and Responsibilities: College professors are tasked with teaching the subject of the class and working with students to ensure they get a degree. They must plan lessons and assignments for their classes. They must also advise students on their progress in class.
Salary: $86,798
Education: Graduate Degree
Reflection: I would enjoy this job because it reminds me a lot of teaching but with better pay. Also you wouldn't have to put up with students who don't want to be there.