My Personal Experience Of Camp Invention In High School

In elementary we are constantly encouraged to dream big and achieve even higher. We are expected to choose any occupation and follow its clear pathway to success. Nonetheless the reality of the story is that getting there is most often if not always difficult. As children we are not told of the obstacles we will soon encounter and the disappoint we will discover along the way. Only too late do we realize that the pathway to success will be a lonely and at times conflicting one. Richard Rodriguez an American writer discusses in his autobiography, The Achievement of Desire the sacrifices and lost he endured in the process of becoming a scholarship boy. Rodriguez's feelings of nostalgia at the end of his journey to success allowed him to see what he had so greatly attempted to ignore. The fact that education had

Over the past few years, I assumed the role of a pioneer. I went through hardships adjusting to my new home, and an entirely different school system. Today, I thrive to get a good education to become a physician,so that in the future my family will not continue to struggle as much as we are struggling now. Unlike most thirteen year olds who might have no idea of their purpose in life, my purpose was handed to me. Since the age of thirteen I knew what I had to do, I knew where my focus lie, and it was with making life better for my

Starting high school, I was not a perfect student. However, over the past three years, it is clear that my grades have drastically improved. Whether it was adjusting to AP classes or balancing extracurricular activities and homework, I became proficient at handling the twists and turns of high school. By smoothing out my rough edges, I have become a student with distinct goals and a strong work ethic. Having experienced both low and high ends of academic success, my abilities and mindset can be molded to any situation. I am confident that I have the talent, ambition, and the adaptive abilities to become part of a guaranteed

According to the American children 's author, Dr. Seuss, describes, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the who’ll decide where to go.” (Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Place You’ll Go!) As a leader, I have realized that I’ve had the choice of creating my own path to experience while spending my past four years here at Cabrini. I’ve learned about the many ups and downs in life, yet it has inspired me to survive for a better future as a leader. Starting in the spring semester, I had the chance to do my internship with the students from the Pathway School and provide them with life skills that they will need as they

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a child, the answer to that question seemed limitless. However, as a senior in high school, the answer is almost too obvious. The true question is: “How are you progressing towards obtaining your dreams?” Where am I going to live and how much will I spend on groceries? The aforementioned expenses will all be assessed, in order for me to reach my monthly budget and goals. How much will I spend on transportation or the internet? Will I retain my current cell phone plan or splurge myself? The Into the World Project has brought to light all of the financial challenges that I will face when I compose my mark on the world. Childish expectations of a foolproof world are left behind as I face the cruel reality that is life; and I have a vast deal to accomplish before I can be successful.

I used to believe that we could be anything that we wanted to be, as long as we wanted it enough; that was around age 13. I still believe that we can be anything we want to be, with a few changes to that belief: it has to fit in to the status quo, be accepted by those around you, and provide you with enough money to live in what society perceives as a comfortable and successful lifestyle. Although a lot has changed since American political activist Mario Savio wrote the article “An End to History” in 1964, a great deal of change is required before students can become part of the system without having to disregard their creativity and passion.

My life has revolved around academics since I dreamed of becoming a doctor. I became interested in the field of medicine before I entered high school. Therefore, I decided to join a charter school where I could greatly benefit in my education. The school was iSchool High and I had many advancements by learning to mature at a rapid pace. At first, I began taking college courses in my sophomore year. In this school, I learned to work independently as well as in groups. However, my most proudful accomplishment was graduating high school in in three years along with half of my associate’s degree. The main attribute I developed in high school was leadership by representing others. In my senior year, I was elected class president, which made me realize how make important

My first experience with Girls Inc. was a Summer STEM camp named “Eureka!” The camp was about getting girls interested in science, math, engineering, and technology. Before coming to this camp, I had not given much thought to what colleges I wanted to attend or what area of study I planned to major in. However, by the time I left, I was shocked by the countless options the STEM field has to offer me. This program gave me the opportunity to work hands on in a college setting and learn more about these fields. In addition to “Eureka!”, I joined Girls Inc. Teen Leadership in the 9th grade. In both programs, I could voice my opinions and feel like I’m a safe environment. As a participant in Euerka! And Teen leadership,

The first pillar of the SELF Program that I display is my leadership skills. At Rockhurst High School, I am the president of the Spanish Club and Orchestra, Officer of the Human Dignity Club, Captain of the Dive Team, and an Eagle Scout. These roles taught me to listen to others and to keep everyone’s interest in mind. For example, the Human Dignity Club, which educates students about injustices locally and worldwide, plans several school-wide activities. The most successful is the annual Homeless Night Retreat, which allows us to step inside and experience the lives of the homeless. We engage in a poverty simulation, volunteer at a soup kitchen, and build and sleep in cardboard

When I was a Freshman, I wanted nothing more out of high school than to be a popular sports star with lots of friends, up until one particular Monday evening. Someone whom I at the time did not know spoke at a high school ministry, and planted this dream of starting a student-led on campus Christian ministry at Urbandale High School called Catalyst. Through a long process 5 high school student banded together and made it happen. I got involved as a leader, and little did I know that Catalyst would one day become one of my greatest passions in high school. My Sophomore year I decided to stop Bowling and my Junior year I stopped playing Football, both of these were more or less so that I could create time for Catalyst and a whole host of

I attended the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Careers in Medicine: Washington, DC July 25-August 2nd 2014 the University of Maryland. I was fourteen years old attending the program. I did not know anyone at the program and had no friends that attended from Bishop McGuinness High School in Kernersville North Carolina. I was in a completely different environment. Therefore, I started communicating with the other students and started exchanging ideas. Immediately, I felt relaxed and engaged in the activities. I was proud of how the situation was handled, made a lot of friends, in the United States, and in the world.

This summer, while my friends flew across the world attending prestigious summer programs, took community college courses to get ahead, or found high-profile internships in Stanford labs, I made less in a day than my dad did in an hour as an intern at camp. This camp was dedicated to nurturing the innovative spirit of elementary school-age children, and the buzzwords in our mission statement attracted the parents working in high-tech who trusted us with their kids over the summer.

Attending this camp was one of the best learning opportunities that I have ever experienced in my twelve educational years. I had the opportunity to witness first hand the skills and talents one

“What do you want to do when you grow up?,” and, “where do you want to go to college?,” are two questions that every high school senior must answer at least once during their final year of high school. After years of careful thinking and planning, I have come up with my answers to these questions.

Who am I? I’m just your run-of-the-mill college student trying to find what I want to do with my life in the shortest amount of time possible. Though, I cannot say that is the most logical thing to do, but in this day and age, what is? I grew up in this city, Harrisburg, living the typical life as the timid, unapproachable Hispanic boy in, what you could, not the best social or emotional environments. Nevertheless, I managed to maintain exceptional grades and an obedient model student, which teachers commended as “good” behavior. Maintaining the façade of a completely focused and driven student with his whole life planned ahead of him. As I continued to grow and mature, I maintained this routine, which served well throughout school and home life—finding the quickest solutions for the obstacles that stood in my way—however it was swiftly dismantled as I entered adult life and faced questions that have been put of my mind. What are you going to do with your life? Are you making the right decisions? Are you going to do something, or do you want to fall behind?