I remember not being able to say to him that I wanted to be a nurse in Chinese so my mother had to translate. His words were “that is very good”, and I saw the approval in his eyes. Shortly after this conversation, a travel nurse had come to check his vitals. I never thought much of that conversation. Months after that after starting my first semester at college my grandfather grew very ill, and it was confirmed to be lung cancer. He passed before the month of November could approach, and losing him had impacted me greatly. I did not apply myself in high school, and I let my potential go to waste. When I discovered nursing I felt like a completely different person. I want to be a nurse very much which is why I am working my hardest to get there. Nursing is highly competitive in most places which might make most people change their major, but I am not worried. I know my desire will take me there whether it be UConn’s nursing program, Southern’s nursing program, or an accelerated program that I have to take after I earn my bachelor's degree. I don’t believe that perfect grades can ensure that someone will make the best