Mini-biography

My name is Dania; I am a first generation student attending school at West Texas A&M University. I come from a little town about five to six hours away near the Dallas area. I have 3 younger siblings with whom I really enjoy spending time with along with the rest of my family because they mean the world to me. Coming to college was a huge step for me because I am very close to family and I often get homesick. My best friend Fatima who is from the same town as I am has been a great help in the transition. We spend most of our time together whether it’s doing something fun or working on homework in the library.  I am currently a freshman and plan to major in nursing. I chose nursing as my major because I have a passion for helping others in need. My senior year in high school I took a course to become a certified nurse assistant to decide whether nursing was for me or not. I did my clinical hours in a nursing home helping out the elderly with their basic needs. What I liked most about my training at the nursing home was seeing how much the residents appreciated the help we were giving to them. My dream job is to become a neonatal nurse because I want to work with babies and I think they are super adorable.