Lesson 02: From Summer Jobs to College: Building Independence and Determination

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Course: English X
Lesson 02: From Summer Jobs to College: Building Independence and Determination

In order order to gain gain an understanding of independence and responsibility, I held several summer jobs in the preceding two years. | also worked to help myself financially in a boarding school. My first summer job was at the English Language Center. My second job was at McDonald's, and my past summer job was at D.K Academy. I am thankful to all these institutions for these job experiences. They have prepared me mentally and financially. This is important in a way that have I am now more mature and responsible; which helps me not to be worried about the future but to look forward to it. 



 



I am glad that I have got a taste of what the real world has to offer. I have learned many lessons from my Public High School, boarding school, and work experiences. I am now ready to learn many more lessons through my college experience. Although it has been tough, I have succeeded so far. I am prepared to excel and make it much further in the years to come with my college education. This developing positive outlook has given me the motivation that I need to become successful. I never give up. When I am determined to achieve, "I shoot for the moon and land amongst the stars". 



 



Theme 



Co-curricular activities give students the chance to become well-rounded individuals by teaching them a variety of skills. These activities prepare students for the future. Through these activities, students learn about working in a group or a team to accomplish a goal. When students enter the workforce they will be able to call on the teamwork and leadership skills they learned. 



 



Question 1: What motivated the author to take on summer jobs?



Answer: The author took on summer jobs to gain an understanding of independence and responsibility, as well as to help themselves financially.



 



Question 2: Can you name the three summer jobs the author had in the preceding two years?



Answer: The author's summer jobs were at the English Language Center, McDonald's, and D.K Academy.



 



Question 3: How have the author's job experiences prepared them for the future?



Answer: The author's job experiences have prepared them mentally and financially, making them more mature and responsible, and allowing them to look forward to the future without worry.



 



Question 4: What lessons has the author learned from their experiences in public high school, boarding school, and work?



Answer: The author has learned many lessons from their experiences, which have contributed to their readiness to learn more lessons through college.



 



Question 5: What does the author's positive outlook and determination indicate about their approach to future success?



Answer: The author's positive outlook and determination indicate that they are prepared to excel and succeed in college, never giving up and aiming high for their goals.



 



 



 



 

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