Healthy Vs. The Economy

The heavily admired health initiative headed by Michelle Obama has been highly praised for encouraging children to be physically active and have a healthier diet. The approach from a well-known government personality has garnered attention and has effectively helped spread the word. People have talked about how easy it is to be healthy……but is it really? Looking beyond the self-concentration and work from oneself, taking a glance at the economical side of the spectrum is vital to the majority of the population.  Contrary to popular belief “eating healthy” has proven way more expensive than eating at fast food restaurants. How are we expected to maintain a healthy physical image if it’s inconvenient financially? I’d really like to know what they expect from us. The majority of fruits and vegetables prove to cost more than a dollar burger, correct? I’d love to hear about peoples experiences concerning this. Maybe I am wrong…..maybe there is just something I’m overlooking. Feel free to share your thoughts.

Student Success Statement

“To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice”

-Confucius

When our morals are compromised we have decided to throw away the self-respect and dignity. Our conscious is stained and the conscious capability to do what is correct has been thrown out the window. We need to have the mindset of doing right for our courage to be shown. 

Biomedical Engineer

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Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school.

All biomedical engineers have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Many have advanced graduate degrees as well. Courses of study include a sound background in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, and specialized medical training. Most programs last from four to six years and all states require biomedical engineers to pass examinations and be licensed.

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Student Success Statement

“Always do Right”

Mark Twain

The simplicity of this action and complexity of its meaning make practicing good values both the hardest and the easiest thing to do.  What does it take to do right? Well, just follow laws and practice goodness. It will take you to the successful path in life. Then again, if we explore its difficulty we remember that we as human beings have all had experiences where we did not follow that rule. Maybe sometimes it’s easier not to do our homework and not do what is told, but will it benefit you in the long run? No, it will not. Life will be made harder for those who choose to do wrong. That’s why one should always do the correct thing.

Biomedical Engineer

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Biomedical Engineers use engineering principles to solve health related problems. They do a lot of research in conjunction with life scientists, chemists, and medical professionals to design medical devices like artificial hearts, peacemakers, dialysis machines, and surgical lasers. Some conduct research on biological and other life systems or investigate ways to modernize laboratory and clinical procedures.

Frequently, biomedical engineers supervise biomedical equipment maintenance technicians, investigate medical equipment failure, and advise hospitals and installing new equipment.

Biomedical engineers work in hospitals, universities, industry, and research laboratories.

Average Salary: $29,000-$600,000

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Student Success Statement

“Success is simple. Do what’s right, the right way, at the right time”

Arnold H. Glasgow

                I think that the simplicity of the quote captures perfectly what the recipe for a good life is. Sure, sometimes issues and conflicts arise due to the circumstances. Life isn’t as easy as we want it to be. We can’t control what happens around us but we can control who we are. No matter what is thrown at us, we need to continue to have faith in ourselves and in our values. We need to stand up to the tide and create a barrier of morals and strength  against the negativity. Don’t let the world influence you negatively. The decisions remain yours in the end. Just be true to what is right and whatever you’re confronting will be overcome. That is the beauty of doing what’s right. You’ll always win.

Audiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Audiologists work with patients who have hearing disorders. They may work in hospitals or clinics, private practice, schools or universities, nursing homes, industry or research laboratories. They perform examinations, tests, and evaluations as well as provide treatment. Audiologists often:

·     Test and measure hearing functions.

·     Identify types of hearing disorders.

·     Develop and provide patient rehabilitation plans and programs.

·     Conduct audio logical research.

·     Provide educational, medical and professional consultation.

·     Recommend, dispense, and test hearing aids.

Average Salary: $30,000-$50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students must take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, English, and speech.

Audiologists have master’s degrees in audiology and are licensed.

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Student Success Statement

“We need the courage to start and continue what we should do and the courage to stop what we shouldn’t do”

Richard L. Evans

Self-control is one of the primary virtues of success.  Cheating on a test might seem easy but self-control guides us to keep up the courage to resist what is wrong and continue on what is right. Working hard is necessary. When our values are known and identified as right and wrong, our ability to react with character is put in question. Taking “the easy route” usually leaves our conscience in a non-pure state, as we have chosen to take the cowardly route. As we practice our morals our true courage is shown in the brightest light possible. Courage is shown in self-control and the most difficult things are done with a mindset of positivity.

Athletic Trainer

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Athletic trainers work for athletic teams, athletes, coaches, and sports medicine physicians. They help develop training programs to prevent injuries as well as rehabilitation programs for the injured. They treat injured athletes under the directions of team or sports medicine physicians. Before athletic events they will bandage, wrap, and affix braces to prevent injuries. They work on the muscles of athletes before and after events. In addition,  they may set up nutritional diets and meals for athletes in training. Athletic trainers will also advise on protective gear and training equipment.

Athletic trainers work for sports teams, schools, colleges, clinics, health clubs, corporations, and hospitals.

Average Salary: $25,000-$35,000

Educational Requirements: .

Students should take challenging science, math, and English courses in high school.

To be a certified athletic trainer, students must complete an educational program that includes 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience. Most programs result in a bachelor’s  degree from a college with an emphasis in physical education.

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Student Success Statement

“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.”

Peter F. Drucker

                I think this quote means that we need to go above and beyond what is considered passable. As our character is built we have to realize that if we begin on correct terms and in the right path, with good intentions, that our values determine the outcome of our journey.  It’s like if my teacher gave us an assignment with two sides on the paper and I knew she would only check if we did one side. I know that there really isn’t any need to finish it all. It won’t really affect me in a negative way. But, I know what’s right. I know that I have to do what is expected of me. Even when nobody is looking. It tests who we are as people.

Allopathic Physician (M.D.)

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Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP courses) available in science, math, and English.

After three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school. Undergraduate requirements for admission to all medical schools include one year of basic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of biology, and one year of physics. Some medical schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities, and social science.

Medical school usually includes two years of additional study in both basic and clinical sciences and is followed by a year-long hospital internship. Physicians who want to specialize must then undertake a three-year residency in their specialty.

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