My Accomplishments: -Joining the Army -Graduating from The United States Military Academy- West Point (Class of 2021, Major: Pre-Med) -Getting my CNA License -Getting my Life Insurance License -Starting my own Business Why I took CNA Training: I took CNA training because I have always had a strong gravitation to caring. I had a minor setback in my Army career that opened up the door for me to explore many other options that life has to offer. CNA training allowed me to see what else I was capable of doing in this life, while also speaking to my passion. My Journey: My journey began immediately after graduating High School in 2017 when I was accepted to the prestigious Military Academy, West Point. After four years full of learning, adversity, and excitement, I graduated from the Academy, where I was expecting to be commissioned as a Quartermaster Officer and begin my military career at Fort Riley, Kansas. It came as an enormous shock, when I was informed that my commissioning was put on hold due to my allergy to bees. In the midst of all the madness, I found myself not going to Kansas, but instead going back home to Colorado Springs. At this point I had no plan, no timeline, and no structure, but I knew I could not remain idle, so I found myself filled with desire to explore my other passions in life. I attended Heart to Heart CNA School and quickly received my CNA license. Most Challenging Event in My Life: The most challenging thing in my life would have to be not being able to commission after graduating from West Point. It is always hard not bearing the fruits from the things you work so hard for. While this was the most challenging thing I have experienced, it has also been the biggest opportunity for me. Because I did not take this challenge at face value, I was able to accomplish so many things that I would have never had the chance to. Future Goals: I have been cleared to commission as an Officer in the United States Army. In just a few days, I will be moving back to New York to finally begin my Army career. I plan to keep my CNA license active forever, so if one door closes, I will always have an open door somewhere else.