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My name is Lovely Monel and I am a Health Services Administration major and Business Communication minor student at The Florida International University. I was born in Port-au- Prince, Haiti, raised in Miami, Florida. Being raised in a culturally diverse place has molded me to be team oriented, graced me with patience, developed amazing practical skills, and welcoming to all walks of life.
Being of Haitian descent, I have seen my parents struggle to provide for a family of five daughters, while living in a foreign country. Witnessing the struggles first hand of what immigrants or different culture groups have to endure has made me appreciative of everyone and what they have to share with the world about their culture. |
How I got Started
Receiving a college degree was always on the top my priority list, but it fell further down on the list as the times got rough. My family plays an essential part in my life, so making the decision to stay near to home and go to a community college (to reduce costs) was an easy one. After receiving the devastating news that I didn’t qualify for financial assistance, I got a second job at Target to help pay for community college. I made it my mission to do my best in life and make my family proud.
My first year in college wasn’t the best and I was not performing as students of the Nursing major were expected to. I then started to look within and ask myself these questions: “What am I passionate about?” “What am I great at doing?” I knew that I loved the health field and after researching more about my personality type, I realized that helping people, making a difference, organizing chaos, and tackling meticulous work was effortless because it came naturally to me. I spoke to several Health Service professionals and advisors who brought this major to my attention. After careful consideration, I completed my Associates in Arts at Broward College and transferred to Florida International University in the pursuit of a Bachelor's in Health Services Administration with a Minor in Business Communications.
Even through the face of adversity I pushed forward and took the steps to make my family proud by locating a profession for what I genuinely loved. At FIU, I have gained a true understanding of self and what is important in life. Through trying to get the Excellence in Global Learning Medallion, Advanced Leadership Challenge Medallion, and the Excellence in Civic Engagement Medallion of Distinction, it has taught me to make a difference and be an active citizen. Through the process of receiving these medallions, I have learned to not be so focused on the salary but to love what you do with a passion, stand tall for what is right as well as to not be afraid to challenge the process. I have also learned that as an individual, you must be true to yourself and what you believe. As a member of a unified whole, you must accept and adapt to the differences of everyone.
My first year in college wasn’t the best and I was not performing as students of the Nursing major were expected to. I then started to look within and ask myself these questions: “What am I passionate about?” “What am I great at doing?” I knew that I loved the health field and after researching more about my personality type, I realized that helping people, making a difference, organizing chaos, and tackling meticulous work was effortless because it came naturally to me. I spoke to several Health Service professionals and advisors who brought this major to my attention. After careful consideration, I completed my Associates in Arts at Broward College and transferred to Florida International University in the pursuit of a Bachelor's in Health Services Administration with a Minor in Business Communications.
Even through the face of adversity I pushed forward and took the steps to make my family proud by locating a profession for what I genuinely loved. At FIU, I have gained a true understanding of self and what is important in life. Through trying to get the Excellence in Global Learning Medallion, Advanced Leadership Challenge Medallion, and the Excellence in Civic Engagement Medallion of Distinction, it has taught me to make a difference and be an active citizen. Through the process of receiving these medallions, I have learned to not be so focused on the salary but to love what you do with a passion, stand tall for what is right as well as to not be afraid to challenge the process. I have also learned that as an individual, you must be true to yourself and what you believe. As a member of a unified whole, you must accept and adapt to the differences of everyone.