Eric Nguyen Lin, Period 7, 11/4/2021

 Eric Nguyen Lin

Period 7

11/4/2021

Modern Mythology 2022

Goal Setting & Growth

• At this current point in time, what specific goal(s) do you have for yourself? Why?

    At this specific time, one goal that I have for myself is to go out of my comfort zone and enhance my social skills. Since the start of college applications, I realized that although grades may be important, they are not as important as being able to socialize and connect with others. Although colleges do acknowledge your grades, I believe that they are looking more at your extra curricular and experiences. I recognize that I am lacking in this portion and am working towards bettering myself.

• How do you demonstrate resilience towards achieving this goal? (or these goals?)

    I demonstrate resilience towards achieving this goal through my attempt to involve myself in class and in extracurricular activities/opportunities. One example of this is the CTEISP internship that I am applying to. Since freshman year, I have been avoiding any opportunities that were offered by the school. However, I now realize their importance and I am trying to get myself involved with them as much as possible. Another way that I demonstrate resilience is through my increased participation in some classes and in group assignments. Normally, I would try to avoid participating in class or working with classmates but I have started pushing myself to speak during class.

• How does the world around you affect your perception of this goal? (or these goals?)

    The world around me affects my perception of this goal by shifting my idea of what is important. Growing up, I was always told to get good grades and that they would be the greatest determining factor of my future. Being told this, I always strived to get good grades putting myself through after schools, tutors, and all types of extra schooling. Because I was always doing some kind of school, it was all I had in focus and I neglected socialization. Now that I am surrounded by others that are also applying to colleges or already in college, they have helped me understand that extra experiences and skills are just as important, if not more, as grades.