For the longest time I was unsure. I would avoid the thought of what kind of carrier I would take on after high school. The idea of sitting in a class writing paper after paper seemed to me, a completely mundane way to spend my time. I was never the high achiever in any of my classes, except for one class I loved and enjoyed, Electronics.
I have always loved to pull apart electronic devices into pieces just to see how they click. I just amaze me how tiny electrons can be pulled through a pathway, and just be manipulated into whatever you can think of. My academic standing in my electronics class shows just how I excel at this applied skill. I have talked to my friends, my family and my teachers and they all support me in my academic goals. I also love to help people, in whatever they need. They ask and I am there, willing to help.
In my school community I have volunteered for many things; I have been a part of the leadership class, student council, taken part in grad council meetings, and BC hydro power smart. I am always up and ready to volunteer for anything that anybody asks me to do. For example, I recently took the opportunity to be involved with Embrace BC – Building An Inclusive Community and take part in planning, and organizing the 30-hour famine in school. My activities in school also reflect my willingness to volunteer outside of school.
For many years I have been part of the Cowichan Valley Football association. For instance; I joined the organization in the heart and stroke foundation kettle fundraiser, I also took part shaving my long luscious locks of hair, every year that we have done this, to support cops for cancer; also I coached for a brief amount of time with the extra moments I had. Not only have I played football, I played Hockey when I was younger and I also hold a Third-Kyu (Green belt) In Shito-Ryu Karate.
I have been playing drums for around 6-7 years. Drums help me calm down after a busy day. I have played with various bands, that haven’t gone anywhere, over the last 2 years. I enjoy history, I love to learn about different cultures and the history of their cultures. I am also an avid electronics hobbyist. I have recently been trying to build a robot mouse, out of an old analog computer mouse, into a mouse, that moves around on its own. Recently, I have been teaching myself the python programming language.
Ultimately, my carrier goal is to become an Avionics technician. I have researched it, and believe it will be the best carrier choice for me. Although, there are many things I would need to attain before hand. The first year, right out of high school, I plan to attend camosun college in their Electronics and Network Technician course, then the following year take the Electronics and Computer engineering course, also at camosun.
I believe I will excel at whatever I enjoy. I have great determination, skills and passion to do the best in what I love to do. I show leadership, and individuality in what I do, and I will continue too in the future.
