“There is no passion to be found in playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” - Nelson Mandela

In my experience of this dental hygiene program, the one thing that took some time getting acclimated to was the pace. In due time, I was able to fully understand it with more practice, clinical hours, and patient experiences. Eventually, that became my strength after learning how to balance patient centered care with an academic environment. In the my future, working as a dental hygienist and applying as a future dentist, I will continue to carry over this strength both in my studies and in clinic.