Annie Jiang, Period 7, 5/5/22

 Annie Jiang

Period 7

5/5/2022

Modern Mythology 2022

Goal Setting & Growth

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

Since the school year is coming to a close soon, I have several goals in mind for keeping myself busy this summer, before I’m off to college. One goal of mine is to build up my resume by taking online courses and getting certifications through a site called Coursera. I figured this would be a good way to dip my toes into a career field that I might potentially want to pursue in the future while also receiving the credentials for it. I would be balancing this while working an internship over the summer with Mr. Buro, where I would be developing my Blender skills. Speaking of, another goal I have is to save money so that I can spend more on things I enjoy and also hopefully pay for any college expenses, and my internship, being a paid one, will help me towards this goal. Though, overall, I just want to have a relaxing and peaceful summer before I’m swept into the whirlwind that is college. I plan to do so by spending a lot of time with friends before we go off onto our different paths.

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

When I enjoy doing something, I often get really engrossed in it and lose track of time. Me working on my Blender projects is something that I already do at home for hours on end, even when it frustrates me to my core. Doing it as part of an internship that I can use to strengthen my resume and while getting paid just excites me even more.

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

I feel that everyone around me is supportive of my goals, which in turn makes me feel that my goals are achievable. Even if my mental health might not be the greatest on certain days, my friends and family understand and support me if I need to take a break. This sort of support system helps me work towards my goals.