Taking their first steps as student paramedics

So, my first obstacle is complete: I have made it onto the Paramedic Practice course. Being among those narrowed down from nearly 800 applications to a cohort of 70 is a mini achievement already. Every day, I wake up genuinely happy that I am going to be pursuing a career that I can be proud of, and my family and friends as well. I won't lie, I am a bag of nerves at the thought of my first placement and how I am going to deal with situations way out of my comfort zone. Yet I am so excited, I cannot comprehend how it feels to be at the start of my journey and how 3 years from now, I will have matured more than I can imagine. I don't think anything will prepare me for the challenges I am going to face, and I already feel my attitude has changed towards the value of life. I have worked hard to get myself here and will continue to do so through my long journey ahead. It is going to be like a game of snakes and ladders—I will have so many ups and a fair share of downs, but I know it is all going to be worth it!