Self-Exploration

Good Afternoon everyone,

As most of you know, the YouthWorks summer employment/traning program is nearing its end. As a result of this, many of the supervisors as well as the volunteers at 826 are trying to prepare us for the "real world" and making sure we take as much out of this opportunity as possible. In order to accomplish this, we've been talking more profoundly about "where we see ourselves in 5 years" and "what are our goals for the future". Today at 826Michigan we were presented our final prompt, of course this one is about "Self-Exploration". The sheet given, had four questions, questions that are thought-provoking and in need of a serious answer that can often predict and finalize our plans for the future.

The first question was, as always, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
Ever since 5th grade people have always asked me this question, of course along with time my answer changes but now that i'm older and getting closer and closer to crunch time i'm now taking this question a lot more seriously. In five years I hope to see myself entering my first year in college, working on getting my B.A in Peforming Arts (Voice), being involved in numerous musicals and talent shows, getting as much exposure as humanly possible, and with a 4.0 GPA as well as have a forrest green Jeep Laredo.

The following question, "What do you need to do in order to get there?"
At first when I read this, I thought "What a obvious question", but then as I kept writing it came apparent to me that I don't have as much time as I thought I did, I mean I have already completed a year in high school. My time is definitely limited. But, I do know that I need to obtain and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA, and hopefully keep working at it so I can get and become the best and have a 4.0. Along with maintaing a excellent Grade Point Average, I also need to have private study with a voice teacher, aka private voice lessons. Not to be cocky, but I know I have good potential but there is always room for improvement and there are some things I would like to learn in order to be the best of the best. In high school, I need to be participating in Theatre Guild and Future Stars (being a sophmore i've already been apart of both groups). After successfully completing that, i'm pretty sure and im hoping everything else will fall into place.

The third question asked "What skills have you learned/gained from this program that will help you accomplish these future goals?"
In this program and my internship I have learned so much! We have covered almost everthing needed to be successful in the work place; such as: resume-building skills, people skills/conversational skills, interviewing procedures, entreprenurship skills, filling out applications for school and jobs, and budgeting. For the professions that I am interested in, I have found these newly discovered skills beneficial to my future aspirations.

In the forefront of my mind going and succeeding in college is a major importance to me. The only problem I now face is, trying to figure out which college I want to go to. Sure this problem can be solved easily; apply to many different colleges; but then again I want to be accepted into the best of the best, a college that can broaden and further expand my talents, and take me places I would have never imagined. Along with going to college and exiting with numerous credentials, one of my many aspirations is to open a successful Fashion Design Studio, which will also can be in retail.

Looking back and reading what i've written, you may say that I am ambitious. Yes this is true, but to me ambition is nonsense without direction and dedication.

As always, god bless and thank you for reading ♥