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Favour Okoro

Sales Associate at DD's Discounts

  • Houston Community College Southeast College Houston
  • Health Sciences
  • Class of 2018
  • Houston, Texas

Member since December 2016

About

Hi there! My name is Favour Okoro. I am 20 years old, and a full time student at Houston Community College. I am currently completing Nursing prerequisites as I intend to transfer to a four-year university to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. It was not easy deciding what I wished to do with my life, which subject to study in university, or which career path to follow. On most days it's a challenge deciding what to wear to the grocery store, not to talk of the daunting task of making a huge life decision that will determine the next five to ten years of my life. I explored many careers including: being a Psychologist, a Historian, a Social Worker, and a United Nations representative. One thing I did know however, was that I wanted a career in the humanitarian field - something to do with serving people. So, I found that Nursing is the best fit for me. I have found peace in knowing that I am not only enriching myself academically, but I am essentially studying how to change lives and impact the world with the simple, but yet invaluable gift of caring. I have always loved school, and everything that comes with being a student. I admire the teachers that I've had throughout my schooling life (most of them), the different people I meet each day, friendships, and even the school lunch. Education is a personal asset that can never be taken away.

Education

  • Houston Community College

    Nursing

    2016 – 2020

Honors and awards

  • Dean's List

    2016-2017 Maintaining a GPA above 3.5

  • Phi Theta Kappa honor society

    Good standing member

  • Impact Scholarship Award

    $1000 Academic achievement scholarship.

Goals and interests

Career goal

I intend to pursue a career as a Nurse Practitioner.

Graduate school interests

I am highly interested in attending graduate school. My intention is to first obtain an Associate of Science degree through which I can use to transfer into a four-year university where I will obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Once I successfully become a Registered Nurse, and after a year of clinical experience, I plan to pursue a Graduate degree in Nursing. I believe that obtaining a graduate degree is the best path for me. It will greatly open doors and provide many opportunities for advancement in my intended field of work. I love to gain knowledge and go deeper in everything I do. There is no such thing as too much education!

Outside the classroom

I enjoy reading novels, keeping active by going to the gym, studying, travelling, and spending quality time with my mum.

Experience

  • Sales Associate

    DD's Discounts

    Oct 2016 – Jan 2017

  • Sales Associate

    Gap Inc.

    Sep 2015 – Mar 2016

  • Team Member

    McDonald's Resturant

    Mar 2015 – Sep 2015

  • Domestic Cleaner

    Bromley Diamond Home Support

    Jun 2013 – Mar 2015

Volunteering

  • Volunteer

    Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

    Jan 2017 – May 2017

  • Financial Literacy Campaigner

    World Financial Group

    Jun 2016 – Dec 2017

  • Church Volunteer - Food packaging and Distribution

    Houston Food Bank

    Mar 2016 – Aug 2016

Languages

  • English (UK) Fluent

Additional information