Cali Slaughter

I am currently a student at Missouri Western State University studying to get a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science and also an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. I grew up in a small town in Bethany, Missouri where I graduated high school from South Harrison High School in 2013. I try to stay extremely busy in the summer by working at least two jobs and sometimes three jobs when I am mowing yards for others. I love helping others in any way that is possible. The one thing that makes my day is seeing others happy and smiling. Knowing that I can help others have happier and healthier life makes my heart smile. My perseverance to help others is the reason why I chose the Physical Therapy Assistants degree. Physical Therapy plays a huge role in helping others overcome goals of being able to walk again or use certain muscles, bone, and nerves in their body. If I can help someone overcome goals of getting better or healthier, then I know I am doing something right in this world. But, some people do not always have a positive attitude. I love seeing someone who seems like they are being negative and bothered by something overcome those feelings and start to think positive about their lives and getter better. Helping people is what I love to do and it is my talent. I have never really had a talent in sports, singing, dancing, etc. But when it comes to helping others and making them feel happy and healthy, I believe that it is my talent.