Stella Vayner, Period 7, 6/1/22

Stella Vayner

Period 7

6/1/22

Modern Mythology 2022

Goal Setting & Growth

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

At this point in time, as high school is winding down and summer is beginning, I find myself excited to start this new chapter in my life. For the past four years, I have been going to school in the same place with the same people, and it has been great. I love Tech and have loved it since I stepped through its doors as a freshman. However, now that I’m 18 and can do things like drive and vote (which were the goals I wanted to accomplish for my very first blog), I feel like it is time for me to move on. My goal for the end of the school year is to graduate successfully while also having fun attending events such as prom and awards night. I am proud of the work I have put in for four full years, from days spent in classrooms studying for hours at a time to long nights preparing for exams and writing essays. I am ready to celebrate my accomplishments and take a breath before beginning my college journey. 

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

Since my current goals are things that are mostly inevitable, it is partially a waiting game. I am still going to school, but mostly to enjoy these last few days with my friends and teachers. I am excited for the end of the year because it is when the reins loosen slightly and we are able to be more open with each other. I am especially excited to show off the projects I have been working on for the past semester. For example, in Ms. Fusaro's mythology class, my group and I wrote, filmed, and edited a short movie in which we showcased a modern day monster. It was a colossal, collaborative project that we completed over many months.  It was an effort to brainstorm an idea that everyone was happy with and shoot a film that we were all proud of. However, now that it is finally complete, I am looking forward to showing my class what we have been working on. 

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

When I look around the school, I see faces similar to mine. All the seniors have contracted a bad case of senioritis and are ready to celebrate their work and move on to college. It is a shared atmosphere of bittersweet nostalgia and excitement and nervousness for the future. However, when I look across the hall, I see the equally nervous and excited freshman and recognize my own experience among them. Every student is eager for the beginning of summer and the end of a successful school year. However, seniors around the world are preparing to leave their homes this August and go to college for the first time. It is a common experience, but one that is unique to everyone. It feels comfortable knowing that I will not be embarking on this journey alone, but will be accompanied by my peers throughout the country and the world. Additionally, being able to go to college and receive an extended education is a privilege and even in some cases an expected part of life. Thus, the world’s perception of my goal of graduation and college acceptance is encouraged because continued education is viewed positively.