“Children are not things to be molded, but people to be unfolded.” This is a quote by Jess Lair, a former professor at Montana State University, and is something that has stuck with me for many years now. I’ve volunteered in my church’s nursery for the past six years and I also work as a nanny for three children. Being able to work with young minds and help them discover news things is one of the best feelings for me. As much as I love doing other activities, such as playing piano and guitar, if I had to choose, I would continue working with children.
I am a part of many communities - some larger than others - but my most apparent community would have to be that of my ethnicity. I am Mexican-American and proud of my heritage. It wasn’t always …show more content…
In my research for the University of Michigan, I found that areas of study include development of personality from infancy to maturity, and how interpersonal factors affect our relationships with others. I look forward to courses such as 307: Directed Experiences with Children and 319: Empowering Families and Communities.
As well as an undergraduate program geared towards my major, I am also interested in the study abroad programs that are offered through The College of Literature, Science. I believe that traveling is one of the best ways to gain knowledge and insight into many different cultures and communities, and will be a great tool to utilize in my Psychology career.
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is built on the principle that a good, well-rounded education can lead to innovation and transform hearts and minds. This, to me, is especially important, as I believe that education is the gateway to change, and that with the right tools, anyone is capable of discovering their …show more content…
Growing up, I was homeschooled along with my seven other siblings, so I never really had the classroom experience and community that comes with public school. When I took my first course at Lansing Community College, I realized that I had been missing out on the relationships that are formed throughout the course of a class. Community, friendship, and togetherness were now all things that I looked forward to every day. I loved being surrounded by so many people, and being able to communicate my ideas and thoughts to those around me. With this realization, however, also came the realization that Lansing Community College was not fully meeting my needs in this area. I crave diversity as well as sameness. I want to be able to form relationships with people from different walks of life, and hear about their experiences, and learn from them.
In terms of monetary wealth, my parents have never been the most well-off people, and because of this we’ve had to make a lot of sacrifices to stay afloat. One of those sacrifices included me going to a community college before a university as it was less expensive and I would be paying my own way through college. My first semester at Lansing Community College, I couldn’t drive yet because drivers education was too expensive, so my dad would drop me off on his way to work, and my mom would pick me up after I was done. Looking back,
I am a part of many communities - some larger than others - but my most apparent community would have to be that of my ethnicity. I am Mexican-American and proud of my heritage. It wasn’t always …show more content…
In my research for the University of Michigan, I found that areas of study include development of personality from infancy to maturity, and how interpersonal factors affect our relationships with others. I look forward to courses such as 307: Directed Experiences with Children and 319: Empowering Families and Communities.
As well as an undergraduate program geared towards my major, I am also interested in the study abroad programs that are offered through The College of Literature, Science. I believe that traveling is one of the best ways to gain knowledge and insight into many different cultures and communities, and will be a great tool to utilize in my Psychology career.
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is built on the principle that a good, well-rounded education can lead to innovation and transform hearts and minds. This, to me, is especially important, as I believe that education is the gateway to change, and that with the right tools, anyone is capable of discovering their …show more content…
Growing up, I was homeschooled along with my seven other siblings, so I never really had the classroom experience and community that comes with public school. When I took my first course at Lansing Community College, I realized that I had been missing out on the relationships that are formed throughout the course of a class. Community, friendship, and togetherness were now all things that I looked forward to every day. I loved being surrounded by so many people, and being able to communicate my ideas and thoughts to those around me. With this realization, however, also came the realization that Lansing Community College was not fully meeting my needs in this area. I crave diversity as well as sameness. I want to be able to form relationships with people from different walks of life, and hear about their experiences, and learn from them.
In terms of monetary wealth, my parents have never been the most well-off people, and because of this we’ve had to make a lot of sacrifices to stay afloat. One of those sacrifices included me going to a community college before a university as it was less expensive and I would be paying my own way through college. My first semester at Lansing Community College, I couldn’t drive yet because drivers education was too expensive, so my dad would drop me off on his way to work, and my mom would pick me up after I was done. Looking back,