Transition to Adulthood
There are many transitions in families and cultures that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood. My first major milestone which represents the transition to adulthood occurs when I obtained my first job and started working. For my family getting a job signifies a transition into adulthood. My father, mother and all of my uncles all starting working when they turned sixteen. When I was almost sixteen, my parents and I decided it would be time for me to look for a summer job and start working. I was able to secure my first summer job with the Boy Scouts at Camp Pupukea in Hawaii as a camp counselor. At the camp I worked long hours doing everything from camp maintenance, lifeguarding and teaching Merit Badge classes. Working at the camp was a tremendous milestone in my life giving me independence, valuable skills, and a strong work ethic.
One of the most valuable lessons I learned from working at the camp was how to live independently from my family. Until my trip, I had lived my entire life in the same area of Southern California with my parents. Living and working in Hawaii was a …show more content…
One such skill would be relationship building. By the time I left camp, I had developed strong friendships with a group of people who were complete strangers to me only a brief time ago and had grown to care for them like family. While there I gained valuable leadership, teaching skills and experience from teaching Merit Badge classes to the Scouts and running camp activities. At camp, I taught classes in First Aid, Geocaching, Oceanography, and Archery. While teaching I learned ways of teaching the kids, how to be more patient, and to conduct myself like an authority figure. In addition, I learned how to be productive with my time and to stay focused on a task. Working at the camp gave me indispensable skills that are needed to become a successful
There are many transitions in families and cultures that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood. My first major milestone which represents the transition to adulthood occurs when I obtained my first job and started working. For my family getting a job signifies a transition into adulthood. My father, mother and all of my uncles all starting working when they turned sixteen. When I was almost sixteen, my parents and I decided it would be time for me to look for a summer job and start working. I was able to secure my first summer job with the Boy Scouts at Camp Pupukea in Hawaii as a camp counselor. At the camp I worked long hours doing everything from camp maintenance, lifeguarding and teaching Merit Badge classes. Working at the camp was a tremendous milestone in my life giving me independence, valuable skills, and a strong work ethic.
One of the most valuable lessons I learned from working at the camp was how to live independently from my family. Until my trip, I had lived my entire life in the same area of Southern California with my parents. Living and working in Hawaii was a …show more content…
One such skill would be relationship building. By the time I left camp, I had developed strong friendships with a group of people who were complete strangers to me only a brief time ago and had grown to care for them like family. While there I gained valuable leadership, teaching skills and experience from teaching Merit Badge classes to the Scouts and running camp activities. At camp, I taught classes in First Aid, Geocaching, Oceanography, and Archery. While teaching I learned ways of teaching the kids, how to be more patient, and to conduct myself like an authority figure. In addition, I learned how to be productive with my time and to stay focused on a task. Working at the camp gave me indispensable skills that are needed to become a successful