Blog #1 - Pre-Project


During my Hawken Senior Project, I will be working with the Cleveland Heights Fire Department, doctors from University Hospital's Gynecology Department, and a Labor and Delivery nurse at The Cleveland Clinic. Given the opportunity to create my own project to finish off my senior year, I wanted to experience career paths that interest me. I plan to study Pre-Med in college, so I wanted to gain insight from many different kinds of healthcare professionals. I hope that by completing this project I will understand the different responsibilities assigned to various job titles and what kind of work environment I like to be in. Working with the Cleveland Heights Fire Department, I will be able to engage with my community and be a part of a team that works under high-stress situations. In contrast, with my mentors at University Hospitals and The Cleveland Clinic, I will experience clinical care which requires patience and one on one conversation skills. Overall, I am very excited about this opportunity to shadow some amazing mentors!

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