Mary Spelunking Case Study

Moving from Chicago to Arkansas, five years ago to raise her family and to attend school was a big leap of faith for Mary,. In our first group activity, as we were introducing ourselves, Mary said something that automatically caught my attention while listening to her speak about herself, “I’m from Chicago”, I knew from this statement alone we were going to be friends, simply because Chicago is such a laid back place; therefore showing just how relaxed this interview would be.

Many hobbies Mary enjoys doing are often what others would consider normal. Some we may be familiar with and some not so much. Spelunking is one hobby some of you may never have heard of until now. This extraordinary sounding activity is actually the exploring of caves; according to Mary Arkansas has several caves to go spelunking in. Mary and her stepfather often do this together; this is whom she learned the hobby from, and to this day Mary will still gather friends and show them the ropes. Painting & making arts and crafts for her children’s rooms, along with hiking the trails of Diamond Head, are a few of the other hobbies Mary enjoys. “They are some of the prettiest trails I have ever seen”, says Mary. “I love to just get lost in nature and see where the trails take me; I have some of my best moments, alone under the sun, while hiking around town”. All in all any down time Mary may get, she considers a hobby as well, “It isn’t often I get to do “mom” activities, so I take it when I can get it”, she says. Family is the upmost important part of Mary’s Life. In her immediate family, there are five sisters; but Mary has never met one of them, nor her biological father. You would think of this as a sad side of …show more content…
Saving lives is also a main reason for Mary setting out to earn her degree. “You have to have a strong stomach, and that’s something I’ve got”. This was one of the first things Mary said while talking about her degree and why it’s something she knows she’s the perfect fit for. When asking if Mary was willing to locate she eagerly said yes! Seven years is the goal Mary has set for herself when it comes to relocating. Mary has her sights set on many goals in her life, but earning her degree along with setting an outstanding example for her children are at the top of her list. The New England area is where Mary would like to relocate to once she has earned her degree, and settles down along with finding a …show more content…
Not to mention being able to watch her succeed throughout her journey in the surgical nursing field, and see how our friendship grows, is definitely exciting. Ordinarily, this type of essay would make some students nervous, however, that was not the case, and it is with great appreciation that Mary was easy going and willing to let a fellow classmate and a virtual stranger interview her, and ask intimate questions. Moreover, it no longer feels that way, it feels like have we known one another for most of our lives. We students are fortunate to have the opportunity to step outside of our comfort zones and meet, along with learn about other classmates, such as