My Experience as an EMT Student 🚑🚨

Hi, I’m Val 🌻

Some time ago, I started this blog again — but this time with a new purpose. I realized that having a space like this is a wonderful opportunity to share important things, real experiences, and thoughts that are not often said out loud.

Studying to become an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) in the United States has been one of the most challenging yet transformative experiences of my life. Not only because it’s a demanding field, but also because I’m doing it in a language that isn’t my first.

It hasn’t been easy — not at all. Learning medical terms, understanding procedures, following instructions, and trying to express myself clearly has been a daily challenge. There were moments when I felt out of place or frustrated because I knew the answers in my head, but the words didn’t come out the way I wanted.

This isn’t my first attempt — it’s my second one. And that makes it even more meaningful. This time around, I’ve learned to be more patient with myself, to trust my abilities, and to stop comparing my progress to others. Every day I try to learn something new, even if it’s small, because every step counts. I’m slowly realizing that nothing is impossible when you have the determination to keep going.

Through what I’ve already learned — and what I continue to learn — I want to improve. Not just as a student or a future EMT, but as a person. And if sharing my experience can help someone else who’s going through something similar, then it’s absolutely worth it.

I’m not the most social person in class, and I know I can seem a little quiet sometimes. But honestly, I’m like a surprise box 🎁 — you never really know what’s inside until you open it. I have so many thoughts, experiences, and things to share, and this blog is where I want to start doing that.

From now on, I’ll be posting about the topics we cover in class — as a way to keep learning and improving. Anyone who wants to read them is more than welcome to see them as extra help or a little guide along their own journey in this beautiful career that is EMT.

This will be my space to speak from the heart, to share my achievements, my mistakes, my fears, and my growth along the way.

So if you’re reading this…

Welcome to this part of my life 💫

I hope something you find here inspires you, motivates you, or simply reminds you that you’re not alone in your own journey.

With love,

Val 💛