Career Goals

As I reflect about my under graduate path, I realized that I learned a lot and the classes I
took helped me grow professionally because I had the opportunity to work with other students in
group projects. I learned how to work as a team member and how to do research on different
topics. I was also exposed to laboratory work and write research projects. I learned to develop a
food product, created various nutrition analysis and Nutrition Care Practice Notes for different
levels of diseases. I was also able to teach various Nutrition topics in the WIC program and St.
Vincent of Paul Homeless shelter. I did a lot of volunteer service and worked with several
campus organizations; and the list is endless. All of this helped me flourish the necessary skills to
work within the large nutrition field. However, one of my weakness today is still the lack of
official professional experience. Therefore, my resolution as a new college graduate was to
create and follow three new specific goals.
1. Within one year I want to apply to various Registered Dietitian Internships and be
accepted by one. During my application process, I plan to work as a Nutrition Educator
and expand my leadership experience by joining a local committee that focuses on
underrepresented communities as well as the San Diego Dietetic Association.
2. In 5 years, my career goals are to complete my RD internship, become a Registered
Dietitian and obtain my certification as Diabetes Educator and Renal Nutrition (CSR). I
would also get a job in the outpatient nutrition counseling center of a local hospital or
community health clinic.
3. In 10 years my career goals are to complete my Masters Degree, obtain a job dealing with
Health promotion and social change. I would also participate with other organizations

that support poorest communities and create a foundation that would specifically help
these families with more resources and services (Social Entrepreneurship field).
Following these steps will help me achieve my ultimate goal of one day work in a meaningful
job helping my family and community and enjoying life to the fullest without forgetting being
part of the interesting, always growing, challenging and adventurous nutrition world!
Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food- Hippocrates, father of Medicine.