Nia Dobson
ENGL 101A
Technology Is My New Paycheck
Ever since I can remember, I always wanted to work. I did not find school interesting at all and never wanted to attend. No matter what anybody did or said, I just would not change my mind. I had my mind made up. I hated school so much, but I knew that I would need at least a high school diploma. So I headed to the local bookstore, purchased a large GED book and studied like my life depended on it. Two months later, I took the test and passed with a higher score than what I expected. I was so proud! I still wanted a job, and a paycheck, so I spent hours filling out applications and visiting neighborhood stores seeking employment. On my 19th birthday, I had an interview at a neighborhood …show more content…
I searched the Internet, scanned the classified in the newspapers and called several local establishments seeking employment. Eventually another job opportunity presented itself and I was hired. This time the job lasted two months, and I was back to the ten page questionnaires and 45 minute job applications. I went on interview after interview but I wasn’t able to close the deal. Prior to these experiences, I always believed that if I was willing and qualified to do a job that I would always have one. I knew that I would have to do something out of my comfort zone to get what I wanted in life. I had to go to school. Anger and disappointment crept into my days, I was beyond miserable. I wanted to be happy again so I went to my best friend – the internet, this time not only searching for jobs but …show more content…
I filled out the online application, immediately paid the $25 fee and travelled 1 hour on the F4 bus to take the Accuplacer test. Not only did I spend an hour on the bus, I had to transfer to the white and purple Montgomery college shuttle to visit the Rockville campus. After exiting the Montgomery College shuttle at the Science Center, I was greeted by a large four story building displaying green roof, large solar panels and grassy areas used as class rooms. I was extremely impressed by the interior of the science center. The lounge had several museum-like displays highlighting the history of prominent contributors to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. I was impressed that the campus café had a Starbucks in it. There was also a food court like section with fresh salads, sandwiches and fruit bowls. French fries, soda, donuts, any food item you could think of; healthy or otherwise, was in that café. My favorite part was the pizza stand. I was fascinated by it all. This was truly a confirmation that I was making the right decision by investing in my education. I was no longer spending my time looking for dead end jobs. I was now working on my
ENGL 101A
Technology Is My New Paycheck
Ever since I can remember, I always wanted to work. I did not find school interesting at all and never wanted to attend. No matter what anybody did or said, I just would not change my mind. I had my mind made up. I hated school so much, but I knew that I would need at least a high school diploma. So I headed to the local bookstore, purchased a large GED book and studied like my life depended on it. Two months later, I took the test and passed with a higher score than what I expected. I was so proud! I still wanted a job, and a paycheck, so I spent hours filling out applications and visiting neighborhood stores seeking employment. On my 19th birthday, I had an interview at a neighborhood …show more content…
I searched the Internet, scanned the classified in the newspapers and called several local establishments seeking employment. Eventually another job opportunity presented itself and I was hired. This time the job lasted two months, and I was back to the ten page questionnaires and 45 minute job applications. I went on interview after interview but I wasn’t able to close the deal. Prior to these experiences, I always believed that if I was willing and qualified to do a job that I would always have one. I knew that I would have to do something out of my comfort zone to get what I wanted in life. I had to go to school. Anger and disappointment crept into my days, I was beyond miserable. I wanted to be happy again so I went to my best friend – the internet, this time not only searching for jobs but …show more content…
I filled out the online application, immediately paid the $25 fee and travelled 1 hour on the F4 bus to take the Accuplacer test. Not only did I spend an hour on the bus, I had to transfer to the white and purple Montgomery college shuttle to visit the Rockville campus. After exiting the Montgomery College shuttle at the Science Center, I was greeted by a large four story building displaying green roof, large solar panels and grassy areas used as class rooms. I was extremely impressed by the interior of the science center. The lounge had several museum-like displays highlighting the history of prominent contributors to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. I was impressed that the campus café had a Starbucks in it. There was also a food court like section with fresh salads, sandwiches and fruit bowls. French fries, soda, donuts, any food item you could think of; healthy or otherwise, was in that café. My favorite part was the pizza stand. I was fascinated by it all. This was truly a confirmation that I was making the right decision by investing in my education. I was no longer spending my time looking for dead end jobs. I was now working on my