My Mentor Reflection Essay

“3 A’s: Attitude, Attendance, and Achievement,” are the pillars that built my relationship with my mentor, Mr. Bass. Since middle school, he had mentored me to this day. He enlightened me about my surroundings and showed me that there is a world outside my little community. His continued guidance in my life filled in that hole that I could step on as he prepared me for high school. As well as supported my pursuit in helping others through connections. As a result, I have spoken to college graduates and health care workers. During this time, my vision for the future was now filled with hope and the weight of the fears on my shoulders became my foundation where I would rise from adversity to accomplishment.

Taking that step towards high school, an important part in my life was Community Action for Teens. This organization has allowed me to collaboratively work with youths to develop leadership skills in order to produce a difference in our lives, families, schools and communities. As a group, we became advocates against challenging issues that concern people our age, especially alcohol and tobacco use. Together, we

also participated in numerous community service projects aimed at building appreciation and respect for the community. Rather than just a support group, it has given me memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Growing up in my community here in the city of Doraville, it lacks technological innovations and advancements. We are an immigrant community with resources that are low. Helping them in health care in the future is one of the many ways I can give back. Helping out one person at a time starting with my community can be more than just my community. Lending a helping hand is statement that I want to make true to everyone. Throughout my life, one event caused me to think that way.
As I crossed the halfway mark of our annual Together Empowering All walk, I looked behind me, and witnessed the crowd of people walking, which seemed to be endless.

Every minute there was cheering throughout the walk. I could hear it throughout the crowd “Count me in”. We were promoting our solidarity in civic engagement. We were more than just a statistic. As I stood in the front of the crowd, with the rest of the Community Action for Teens, we all smiled, as we witnessed our success. Empowerment holds a greater power and my community is strong when we combine our voices into one. Initially, our voice would only be heard by our city and local cities, but as we progressed throughout the years, many communities from neighboring cities joined us. Furthermore, this empowerment walk made national news as the largest empowerment walk in the south of its

kind.