Graham School Analysis

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When I first came to this school I did not know what to expect. My sister had come to the school the year before me and she really enjoyed her year at The Graham School. I kept wondering who my friends were going to be. Everything that has happened this year has been somewhat eye opening. When I conducted my interviews I had a small idea of the kind of answers I would get. My strengths and weaknesses were not a big surprise to me. I found that some of my strengths are being adaptable, calm and collective, determined and open and honest. My weaknesses are I am a shy person, impatient. The one quality I found to be both was being a quiet leader. Thinking back I believe that my strengths and weaknesses have made a big difference in my life, maybe …show more content…
Before I came to the graham school, prior to summer starting the year before I declined an interview I had for the Columbus Zoo. I got overwhelmed before the interview and backed out. When I called to ask Boss Display to be an intern I was super nervous. But I had to do it and that really helped me out alot! Now I am currently employed and saving money. I have become more hardworking and calm when working at a job now thanks to the school program. I have been successful at site when working with my friend Henry and collaborating on projects we make and brainstorm together. I feel like I've demonstrated teamwork and collaboration at site when me and Henry work together. I also think i've demonstrated self direction with my attitude towards working now. I was effy when I first heard about walkabout I had senior friends who were scared and nervous. Now I am completely confident that I can do walkabout. I feel prepared for walkabout I can not wait to start and see what has to come. What i'm afraid will happen at walkabout is me messing up or not taking it as serious as it is. Im also afraid of the difficulty but I feel confident enough to participate in …show more content…
It feels like just yesterday I was in 3rd grade playing with my friends and all the fun things we have done. I am honestly going to miss it but im happy im finally to the point that i've always day dreamed about, counting down the years to graduation. I'm not sure what I want to go to college for but i'm thinking about joining the military. Me and my friend have been looking up information and plans that the military can offer. We are thinking about the Airforce but we still are not sure. I want to start preparing for the challenges ahead that I may face in the military. I am not sure what I am going to encounter but I hope it leads me to being a better person, the person I think my hero is. I'm excited to the feeling of moving out and having my own responsibilities. The fact that I could go anywhere I want and start a life is going to be amazing. The first step to achieving my dreams is finishing high school. I need to get this done and do my best while i'm still here. In ten years I see myself financially stable and hopefully living somewhere nice on my own in the country. I hope I have a foundation for starting a

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