When I was younger, I had the opportunity to travel overseas to London when I was seven planted the desire in me to travel and experience new cultures and new languages. During my high school years, I seriously considered joining the army as a pilot or an engineer to gain experiences that traditional office jobs would not be able to provide. I spent hours dedicated to researching programs and scholarships that aligned with my passions, including exploring the world and opportunities that would allow me to learn by doing. I eventually decided on a career in Physical Therapy after working as a physical therapy technician for two years. I fell in love with the aspect of caring for patients and seeing the progress they achieve through hard work and dedication. I found that inspiring to my own life and career. Experiential learning is more impactful to me in the sense that I can learn from my mistakes, work as a team, and apply my knowledge to future situations.  In my last few months at the physical therapy clinic, one of the physical therapists spoke in Spanish to one of her patients. They were able to break down language barriers to have a better patient/doctor relationship beyond what I’ve typically seen in my day-to-day. I looked at the interaction and the patient was smiling widely. They chatted and even laughed. I pondered on a very different situation if the physical therapist could not communicate with her patient. Not only would the patient be confused, but I envisioned the physical therapist would start to get impatient with herself and the patient. In doing so, the importance of communication, and how necessary it is for complete recovery. When I become a physical therapist, I want to work towards my goals and strive to be a better woman because of my knowledge and to support others in need of a voice. I desire to speak foreign languages to connect with my patients and speak directly to them.