Analyzing My Educational Journey

Failure is a part of life. While many see failure as a negative thing, I have started to see it as a situation that can make you a better person. Failure drives me to never make that mistake again. I first realized this when I took my first AP class and AP exam and received a score of 2. This journey all started sophomore year when I took AP World History. I quickly learned that I needed to actually read and take notes to be able to succeed in the class. It took a few poor grades on essays and tests for me to understand this. Despite this new revelation, I still struggled in the class. When it came time to start reviewing and preparing for the exam, I put an immense amount of effort, but not as hard as I should’ve been. Exam day came and

I have dreamt of many goals that I want to achieve in the next ten years. Competing on a Chapter Conducting state team for four years led me to choose an educational degree in AG Communications. With an Ag Communications degree, I dream of pursuing a career in Sports broadcasting. The career, educational, and personal goals that I have set for myself will hopefully take me far in life.

My future education goal is to major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and attend graduate school to become a Speech Language Pathologist. I also plan to travel throughout college and learn more about different cultures. Through the various short term abroad mission trips and local volunteering at the Place of Hope, I have discovered that education happens inside and outside of a classroom. Throughout my time in college, I hope to study abroad and continue to learn more about other cultures and the world that is around me. I believe that those who travel have a better grasp about what goes on in our world. By being more aware about the world, it creates a more grateful attitude and the desire for equality.

Encompassing my education, has led to one overarching theme and it is all about people. My education is about people, their bodies, minds, behaviors, cultures, and histories, all for the purpose of serving. These themes were for the purpose of helping, educating, leading, and healing people. Furthermore, much like the age old adage, know everything about your enemy and yourself, and you will win over 1,000 victories. My enemy is bridging the gap between people, connecting with them in order to overcome obstacles, and differences. Utilizing my sports background, I have experienced many diverse ways to motivate others. Through my past experience, I have learned myself, the absolute best way to overcome obstacles is by creating a team atmosphere.

One way I turned my failure into success is by taking responsibility of the grade. That helped me recognize that

I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked what I want to be or do when I grow up. Answers have ranged from voice acting to park ranger to even veterinarian when I was particularly smaller. Before education, I was in the Moody College of Communications with an undeclared major then a radio-television-film major. The classes were interesting, but unfulfilling. Did I picture myself actually working in the film industry? The short answer was no; it just was not me. Spring semester of 2015 after much internal debate over the winter break I switched to the elementary education major, however I have yet to have passion for the major or career options that are attached.

The human race cannot be successful in everything it pursues; meaning that failing is inevitable. Personally, I believe how successful one becomes is dependent on the method they use to overcome adversity and failure. If Thomas Edison had given up on the light bulb, we could be still living in darkness today. However, I now look towards something much less significant-- my own experience of failure. This one has stood out among every other failure that I have experienced. Junior year, I failed English. I want to make it clear that this failure was, without a doubt, the most significant in my life. It completely changed the way I approached not only my academics, but how I approach life in general. Failing this course had more of a consequence than than just having to take it again. It showed me that I wasn't applying all of my efforts all into a plan that was so necessary and crucial to my future. After I failed, the situation was out of my control, but it made me realize I had not picked my priorities well. I knew I had to move past it and figure out how to rise from my mistake. I knew the first step was to complete summer school. I attended, and ended up passing the class. Then came the new school year

When researching different majors and what jobs they could lead to, I eventually decided upon Advertising/Public Relations. I have always wanted to be part of a world full of creativity and memorability, which is what the advertising industry is all about. The thought of becoming a Copywriter in an advertising agency makes me excited to see what my future will be.

During the majority of our lives as children, we are consistently and relentlessly asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Most children have been conditioned to respond with the name of their desired profession, from a young age being encouraged to pursue said profession and seek to reach affluence in their field of study as soon as humanly possible. From this young age society pressures us to achieve prodigee status The answer to this banal inquiry was never a simple one on my part. I always struggled to decide, it seemed so daunting, even then, to be asked where you will choose your life to lead you, to explain what might define you.

Despite the high degree of flexibility provided in the communications field, a reasonable size percentage of communications majors go on to work in a field connected to their area of study. With obtaining a communication degree you can go into so many different paths as far as radio, marketing, business, journalism, politics, law and many more. It's implied that, as a student of communications, one of the primary aptitudes is clearly communicating. Communications studies can stretch communication at the level of becoming comfortable with not only communicating speaking, writing, presenting, debating, but also understanding communication itself as a hugely important human behavior. The main reason why I choose this specific degree is because I can do so much with it.

I have always been fascinated with words. I am always writing down a foreign word or asking the definition of words. Interestingly enough, two out of three of my brothers married Hispanic women. As a result, I was exposed to Spanish at a young age. Now, language requires hearing. And although English speakers seem to speak quickly, Spanish-speakers leave you in the dust. Thankfully, God gave me the ability to understand written language. I can speak, but being able to listen and understand is a different

I hope to eventually be someone who is influencing education changes on the national level, for this

My life will be dedicated to the success and well being of others. Leaving a legacy that will help motivate students and teachers alike is a goal of mine. The opportunities I provide for myself and my students will define my legacy. The field of education will benefit from my influence because of my work ethic and selflessness. I can be a motivation to many through this occupation, and I’m excited about my future as an

If I were given an opportunity to design an educational path that was specific to me I would want an active role in every aspect of what I wasn't my career to look like. There have been many things that I wanted to do when I grew up and now I know for sure; I only have one answer now. There was a time when that answer was "blank or blank" or "I'm not completely sure at this point". As I have reflected on the patterns that have surfaced in my life I have realized that I am at my happiest when I am around art or making art. That would be the heart of my educational road if I were able to design it the way that I think is best for me. The one answer that I have now is, "A museum curator" I want to be around things that make me feel. It is indescribable when you are around something that you love so much.

As a high school senior, I have to look to the future and begin making decisions about what I want to do and where I want to go in my life. Looking to the near future, I hope to graduate with approximately 30 college credits along with my high school diploma from Greenway High School. Farther off, I am hoping to attend Minnesota State University Moorhead to obtain my Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Secondary Language (TESL). I hope to come back to the Iron Range and teach english for students in college or high school students in my hometown area.