I am a full time student at Mohawk College. I’m in my second semester in the Career Pathways program, and I have a condition called Cerabel Palsy, which my left side is mildly affected. In order to help my balance, I wear a brace on my left leg, and I use a cane to get around. I am applying to this committee because I will need the funds to assist me in paying for my schooling, and any tuition I will need to pay for, for any future programs I decide to take.
After graduating from high school in 2014, I had jumped into the college life, ready and eager to start this next chapter in my life. Little did I know, that this would not be an easy path to take. My very first program (the fundamentals of Art and Design) I felt like I was a fish in a huge fish tank instead of a reasonably sized fishbowl. I
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The second program (Business and Entrepreneurship) was not much better. Then in April of the next year (2015), I had found the CICE Program (Community Integration for Co-operative Education). In short, a two year program designed for individuals that have learning/ intellectual disabilities and other learning challenges, to prepare them for furthering their education or prepare them for the work force. I flourished in this program. I made a small group of the greatest friends I’ll ever have, and after two years, I finally walked across the stage, in October of 2016. In September of that year I had started the Career Pathways program, which is similar to the CICE Program, but you are pushed to be even more independent with school work. In this program, I had passed the first semester with flying
Throughout my life as a child and teenager, I was told by my parents that they worked really hard to get to the safe town and community that we lived in. Growing up in Pacific Grove, California gave me lots opportunities that I didn’t even know I obtained. Unless it had happened to me personally, I didn’t really understand the full picture of what others had to go through. Having dyslexia, the only subject I felt I really excelled in was art. After high school, I still had no idea what I wanted to do for a career or even a major. Monterey Peninsula College has boosted my confidence by showing me that I can be and do much more. Two years ago I would never have guessed that I would be applying to the University of Washington.
As a recent graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design focusing on art history and education, the position as Education Coordinator and Advisor at Buena Vista University captured my attention as an opportunity to work with students through educational programming. As a recent college student, I provide a valuable perspective on academic advising through my own personal experiences. I have learned many advisors lack in truly connecting and catering to each student’s individual situation and needs. Buena Vista University, a relatively small area college, provides an opportunity to fully connect and provide personal one-on-one experience all students deserve. Subsequently, students gain the absolute most out of their college education. A large part of my career goals entail helping students of all ages engage, thrive and connect in their own individualized way.
During our conversation on March 4, 2016, you informed me that you intended to apply for a three year CTE license in the area of 956 Career Pathway: Marketing. There is a CTE director’s signature requirement for this licensure application. As of the date of this memo, I have not been provided a copy of your completed application.
Twenty-six years ago. I began the quest to find the perfect college. As I drove down the driveway of Bay Path College, I knew this was the college I was going to attend. I was drawn to the rural setting, the beautiful campus and the small academic community. My intent for life after high school was to get my associates degree, earn some money, then begin working toward my bachelor degree. In retrospect, I did not possess the confidence or drive needed to be a good student. I struggled for the next couple of years to earn my Associates degree, however was apprehensive to commit to the time or expense it would take to continue my education. After a very long break in schooling, I now approach education with a new mindset and ready to commit
The year Gaffney joined the school, my freshman year, I signed up for his Computer Graphics class. Starting with practically no experience, I soon became proficient in tools like Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Though the course only lasted a single trimester, I
The goal of the Community Service Officer Program is to serve as a pipelining tool for the position of Police Recruit and attracting, selecting and promoting individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and
In the first months of college, I wasn’t so sure if I wanted to pursue architecture, finance, or engineering; I was utterly lost, unlike many of my peers. Over the months, I pondered on what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Then, I realized I was never interested in obtaining a job where I would sit at a desk and stare at some numbers on a computer screen for 9 hours every day. Through my daily routine and utilization of time, I realized I found less joy in the courses I applied least outside of the classroom, yet was intrigued that with the many hours I worked in the studio. I could work on a skill in which I could use in the career I wanted; a path in which I could leave a legacy through molding the world the way I wanted to see
The program is both social and academic. I was too ambitious to productive during my last summer of high school. Thus, despite being financially struggle, I tried my best to use my savings to attend the program, with the help of tuition scholarships. In here, I built great connections with faculties and friends, whom I still stay in contact and who are helping me with my academic endeavor. Being an on child who was raised protectively in home and never allow to go on field trip, I thought this was a unique program that allows me to gain independence being far away from home and support myself. The program taught me how to get along with roommates and how to be friends with different people before my real college life started. In the beginning, I shed blood and tears, missing my parents so much. However, I knew that the most difficult obstacle to overcome is overcoming myself. New Start gave a new effect on my work ethic because of the experience I had with college students’ team work and with the conference that I presented. The transition to college became easier a few months
Since my enrollment in the Graphic Design Program at Ferris State University, I have confronted many challenges and have faced many adversities, all of which have helped me grow and develop my skills as a young designer. One of the many challenges I have been handed is gaining the financial stability to provide for my education. Although working while being a full-time student is helpful at times, it does not go without difficulties.
Gradually, this expectation became a looming thought in my mind; What would I be getting out of my education, if expectations were low, and pushing the boundaries of these expectations in place was ground I had already covered? I craved more intense challenges, intellectually and creatively— creativity corresponding with my chosen field of study. The school itself isn’t inadequate in offering these challenges, but as someone who came from a beginning of competition, I felt out of place, and that I had more potential to discover and to explore. Following suit, I realized I simply needed a place that would have me use that potential, and then to go beyond that. I never wanted an easy degree; I have the ambition to struggle and to be pushed forward in new directions to find the best of myself, especially in the career field I
The APhA Career Pathway Evaluation Program for Pharmacy Student was held on March 09, 2016 at carver hall by Dr. G. Lawrence Hogue. The main goal of the program was to help students make informed decision and to help them see what pharmacy practice setting would be a best fit.
I have taken many decisions in my life, but none as important as coming to an art school. In this mapping essay I will primarily cover a self-reflective analysis of who I am as a creative practitioner, I will describe my vision towards my future as a professional and my educational life. This essay will also cover a thoughtful analysis in designing an individualized curricular path during my remaining time here at SAIC.
For many, after graduating high school the next big step is college. I never asked myself why or if I even wanted to. Yet, since I was not yet ready to join the work force, and didn’t want to disappoint my parents, I simply followed the path that I was supposed to take. For a while I had no direction, but through the loss of my high school English teacher and my dream of making my family proud, I discovered that college was the place I wanted and needed to be.
Sitting in class for the first time, it was half of what I expected. I expected to sit by people I didn’t know, learn about old things in new lights, and writing a lot of papers. What I didn’t expect was me hating college. I am not as creative as some teaches would like, but that isn’t my personality, and I dint want it to be either. I fully expected college to try and morph me into a perfect little student that I knew I wasn’t. College so far to me hasn’t been fun and I will treat it like Wal-Mart. When I say that, I mean that I will get in and get out as fast as possible. If I pick up stuff along the way then alright, but if I don’t, then it won’t kill me.
I am stuck in a rut and sense that my life is going nowhere rapidly. Having an idea of what I aspired to study in college, I found even the silliest excuses of why I couldn’t attend school. Previously, I have been weary of the costs, not having much, if any, of a portfolio, along with choosing an accredited school. Ultimately, after discovering how effortless the search is to find a design school that fits my needs, I finally know in my heart it’s now or never.