 I received a bachelor's education in psychology and communication and then immediately entered the workforce following the steps that I was supposed to follow. After six years of working as a board certified pedorathist I knew something was missing. I was not feeling challenged. I was not feeling any drive to give back to the community that was giving so much to me and I knew I had to change something. Through this medical experience and through my job I knew that I wanted to play a bigger role in the medical community. NTC has provided me with those stepping stones and those opportunities to get me to a place where I can make a difference in my community and I can give back and I'm excited to give back which is so great to me because that's exactly what I was missing. Technical coursework provides students with far more than just knowledge. It gives them the tools to apply that knowledge and like I have said make a difference in the community.