Letter of Intent

To Whom It May Concern:

The purpose of this letter and blog is to introduce myself to perspective employers or internship coordinators. Included is also a link to my resume and links to some of my current and former experiences throughout multiple fields. Specifically, I am interested in an internship in the fields of medicine, surgery or the biological sciences.

I have always been great working with my hands and have had a sincere interest in biology and medicine since my youth. My mother is a nurse and has continually fostered my interest in healthcare and medicine through her stories and love of her job. Furthermore, the field is booming and it will never be hard to find a good healthcare job if one has the right degrees and qualifications.

After college, I plan to attend an accredited and licensed medical school in Poland, such as the Poznan University of Medical Sciences. The classes in these schools are taught in English and after graduation, I would only have to take the medical boards to gain a residency and job in the US. At a third of the price of US medical schools and a World Health Organization recognition, it just seems like the best choice for me.
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My ideal internship would be as a surgical scrub technician. A scrub tech’s job is to prep a patient before and after surgery. Surgical technicians work hand in hand with doctors, nurses and lab personnel to make a difference in people‘s lives. Such an experience would give me vast knowledge of the specific field to which I want to devote my life and career.

Sincerely,
Pawel Talaga

Resume and Career Links

The link below is a copy of my resume. All contact information is also included in the resume.
Resume
The following link is to a list of classes that I have taken at TCNJ. As you can see by this list, my interests have a very broad range.
Transcript
The next link is a list of open courseware that I have completed from a number of prestigious schools. Open courseware is a great way of learning about topics in courses not offered at your school. There are thousands of these free classes online, but there is no grading, just learning.
Open Courseware
The next link is to Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club. This business has given me tremendous opportunities and continually fostered my growth. I work at Shackamaxon Golf and CC as a caddy and lifeguard. The networking connections are great and their yearly scholarship always helps with tuition.
Shack

Volunteer Experiences

This link is to an organization that I greatly admire. Special Olympics is a global program which provides athletes with intellectual disabilities the chance to experience the excitement, joy and personal fulfillment associated with sports training and competition. I have been volunteering for Special Olympics since the 10th grade in both swimming and golf. Swimming lessons or meets with the Rahway Rays are a weekly event and Special Olympics Golf Outings usually take place a few times each year.
SONJ.org
The next link is to my church, St. Adalbert's RC Church in Elizabeth, New Jersey. I've been volunteering throughout the church ever since I can remember. I was an alter server as a child, and now currently participate in youth group and the church bell choir.
STADALBERT.us
The next link is to a program called Sustainable Lawrence. Sustainable Lawrence is a large group of residents, businesses, congregations, and other organizations dedicated to creating a sustainable community in Lawrence Township, NJ. I conducted surveys and assessments of business owners in Lawrence Township and analyzed data to make reccomendations to Sustainable Lawrence town meetings.
Sus. Lawrence --- SL Town Meeting Slideshow

Joys of Traveling

I would also like to share one of my true passions. I love to travel, just about anywhere. In fact, I've been to 18 different countries on 4 continents. Learning about different cultures is such an enriching experience and traveling has been one of my hobbies since my youth. I also slipped in a picture of me and my beautiful girlfriend Lyndsey into the slideshow.

Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to browse through my virtual portfolio. I hope that you enjoyed what I shared with the world. I will continue adding posts and working on the potfolio since it is a great method of self-advertisment. Once again , thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. If theres any communication issues, my email is talaga2@tcnj.edu and my cell number is 908-494-8698.

Regards,
Pawel T.

P.S. Go Giants and Yankees!!