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Portrait of Akeem Ogundele

Honor Society® member

Akeem Ogundele

Self employeed at I drive cab

  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2016
  • Chicago, IL

Member since July 2015

About

I am currently a nursing student at university of Illinois at Chicago. I was born and raised in Africa. My choice of career is not by accident. I chose to go to nursing school because I like to take care of people. I had the privilege to take care of so many people while I was in Africa and also I have taken care of some senior citizens here in the U.S. I always strive to be the best in whatever I do. I have experience not only in health field but also in manufacturing sector. I started my education here in the U.S. at one the city colleges of Chicago, precisely at Harry S. Truman college where I graduated with Associate in Science with honors. I later transferred to university of Illinois at Chicago nursing school after completing my Associate degree. I aspire to go to medical school after I graduate with bachelor in nursing (BSN). I love to help people. I am hard working person and can easily get along with anybody. I love to dream big and always ready to work hard in order make my dream come true. I love to teach. In fact, it has been recommended by many people that I be a teacher but my dream is to be a doctor. I believe in hard work and always try to bring innovation, development and growth in whatever organization I have found myself.

Education

  • Harry S. Truman college

    Associate in Science

    2011 – 2014

Honors and awards

  • Presidential scholar, Dean list, and Honor Awards.

    The awards were given as a result of my academic achievements.

Goals and interests

Career goal

I intend to go to medical school after I graduate from nursing school. My dream is to be a doctor and coming to America has helped me a lot with my intended career. I want to be a surgeon and I want to specialize in one of the most challenging health issues.

Outside the classroom

My hobbies include teaching, reading, watching and playing soccer, listening to the news, doing research, traveling, cooking, watching movies and hang out with friends.

Experience

  • Self employeed

    I drive cab

    Apr 2013 – Jul 2015

  • Helping the client with activity of daily livings including hygiene care, assistance with medications, meal planning and preparation, errands, and companionship

    Home care

    Sep 2012 – Mar 2013

  • Operator of molding machine

    Federal mogul

    Mar 2011 – Jul 2012

Volunteering

  • Filmed commercial as a nurse

    City colleges of Chicago

    May 2013

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent