Sappy, Yet Satisfying
I was asked recently in an interview "If you could do high school all over again, what would you do differently?"
"Ah!" I thought, what do I say? What have I gained from high school that I wish I had gained just a bit sooner? Book smarts? Arguably, but that doesn't make for a good answer...."ah I would have been a better student." No, you can not say that in an interview. But than I realized what I have gotten from high school. I have gained confidence. Perfect answer right? Well, maybe not, but it was the one I used, "If I could go through high school again, I would have started out with more confidence would have been the active, open person I am today from the beginning."
Sounds like a good answer. In fact, it probably was. However, the more I think about it, the more my answer was incorrect. I never could have started at North Davidson High with the confidence I have now, but that doesn't mean I could not gain it.
As a freshman, I would probably be lucky if 10 people knew my name. Sure I had my friends, but I was a quite person, not that quiet is always a bad thing. But North Davidson has taught me to step outside the box. Through classes, community, and co-curricular activities I have become a better person. A well rounded person with the ability to succeed.
I have been challenged to do more with my knowledge than ever here at North. Classes are not always just book work, but they involve discussions, presentations, and group projects. All of which involve the learner to defend their ideas. You must be involved in each and every class, there was never any time for me to hide in the back and be forgotten about. In eighth grade I would have never dressed up like Tiger Lily for a project, spoken Spanish in front of a class, or even had a blog for anyone to read.
As I became more comfortable in the classroom, I branched out. My sophomore year gave me the jumpstart I needed. I, the quiet little girl, tried out and made the NDHS cheerleading team. Now, I stood in front of crowds of people and went to several sporting events. Cheerleading lead me to become more involved in the community by coaching several Arcadia Community Cheerleading teams. Always I had wanted to be a teacher, but this was my first time teaching. In front of a group of children, you have to have confidence because they are all looking toward you to lead them...and pass on confidence to them.
Throughout my years here at North Davidson, I have become an independent person. I am far from the girl who would stare at the floor while walking down the hallway. I am Emily, a spirited student and volunteer. One who has taken more than just book smarts away from North Davidson High School.
"Ah!" I thought, what do I say? What have I gained from high school that I wish I had gained just a bit sooner? Book smarts? Arguably, but that doesn't make for a good answer...."ah I would have been a better student." No, you can not say that in an interview. But than I realized what I have gotten from high school. I have gained confidence. Perfect answer right? Well, maybe not, but it was the one I used, "If I could go through high school again, I would have started out with more confidence would have been the active, open person I am today from the beginning."
Sounds like a good answer. In fact, it probably was. However, the more I think about it, the more my answer was incorrect. I never could have started at North Davidson High with the confidence I have now, but that doesn't mean I could not gain it.
As a freshman, I would probably be lucky if 10 people knew my name. Sure I had my friends, but I was a quite person, not that quiet is always a bad thing. But North Davidson has taught me to step outside the box. Through classes, community, and co-curricular activities I have become a better person. A well rounded person with the ability to succeed.
I have been challenged to do more with my knowledge than ever here at North. Classes are not always just book work, but they involve discussions, presentations, and group projects. All of which involve the learner to defend their ideas. You must be involved in each and every class, there was never any time for me to hide in the back and be forgotten about. In eighth grade I would have never dressed up like Tiger Lily for a project, spoken Spanish in front of a class, or even had a blog for anyone to read.
As I became more comfortable in the classroom, I branched out. My sophomore year gave me the jumpstart I needed. I, the quiet little girl, tried out and made the NDHS cheerleading team. Now, I stood in front of crowds of people and went to several sporting events. Cheerleading lead me to become more involved in the community by coaching several Arcadia Community Cheerleading teams. Always I had wanted to be a teacher, but this was my first time teaching. In front of a group of children, you have to have confidence because they are all looking toward you to lead them...and pass on confidence to them.
Throughout my years here at North Davidson, I have become an independent person. I am far from the girl who would stare at the floor while walking down the hallway. I am Emily, a spirited student and volunteer. One who has taken more than just book smarts away from North Davidson High School.
posted by Emoney at 10:54 PM
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In my country we say "Quem Se importa". But this is only my opinion
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