Junior Year: Moving Up The Ladder

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Junior Year- “Moving Up The Ladder My Junior year was probably one of the most frustrating years for me as I tried to learn how to be a more independent person. I did have some successful and challenging moments throughout the year however, I managed to have some fun with my friends and family. For me Junior year was all about work and dedication. Some of the successful moments I had faced during my Junior year was managing two college classes at the same time. The work load in both classes were often unbearable. I would get so discouraged that I wanted to drop both classes but I knew how beneficial it would be to earn college credit before graduating high school. This unique opportunity helped to motivate me and kept me focused. The decision not give up on myself allowed me to get the work done and make it through the school year and it felt great to accomplish this goal. …show more content…

I applied for many jobs, but none seemed interested in giving me an opportunity. Even when I was lucky enough to get called for an interview, I could not seem to secure the job. It was very discouraging to the point where I just wanted to give up. With the encouragement of my family, I decided it was better for me to look at those experiences as a learning opportunity rather than a rejection that would allow me to learn new interviewing skills to help me moving forward in my job search. My Junior year however, was not just about work, I also spent a lot of time with my friends and family. Back in the Fall I went to Seven Floors Of Hell, it was very scary, but I still had a great time. I enjoy scary movies so my mom and I watched scary movies throughout the whole month of

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