I believe that my transition from childhood to adulthood, both from my own perspective and others, occurred most drastically during my work experiences as an archaeological field technician. It was an abrupt change that I had to adapt to as I became completely responsible for all aspects of my life and wellbeing, as well as taking on the roles and responsibilities most commonly associated with adulthood in my family, community, and country as a whole. Starting my sophomore summer of high school I worked in the summers and during breaks as a surveyor/field technician with the private archaeological consulting firm TRC Solutions Inc. This later evolved into living out of a hotel away from home while working 40+ hour 7am-4pm work weeks doing shovel…
Het Patel Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. Transition to adulthood At the age of 14, my life totally changed when I moved to United States with my family. Seeing my distant family in United States, I always desired to be with them and was very happy to get U.S visa. When I left India, I did not anticipate how immensely my character would change being in such a diverse…
If you ask most people, they will say that you reach adulthood at the age of 18. I believe that I started this transition at 16. Two months before my 16th birthday on a Saturday morning, my mom and I got into the car and she drove me around to the various stores, restaurants, and recreation centers where I told her I wouldn’t mind working. Before I left her in the car she told me that to get a job I must confidently walk up to the nearest employee and ask for the manager. I still had no idea…
I am a 37-year-old mother of two girls and a former medical assistant who is now a sociology major and an applicant of spring graduation at Union County College. I am a family oriented person and avid animal lover and so are my daughters. I enjoy spending time with my family and helping others by collecting items for needy families. Despite having children at an early age motherhood as a teen did not mark my ability to transition into adulthood. Personally, speaking what marked my attainment…
The transition to adulthood can be a stressful thing for any adolescent that has been under their parents wing, having them do everything for them. If a teen is not taught throughout their teenage years on how they will need to be a responsible adult then they will be in for a rude awakening. As an adult they will have financial responsibilities, their own decision making, and also the work place stress. When a teenager is growing up they do not have to worry so much about the financial stress…
The transition to adulthood creates many opportunities. Among them is one of the most important decisions a young person must make: whether to stay in their hometown, closer to family, or to move away and live in a new place. From my own experience, I would definitely support the latter option, since it is difficult to grow as a person unless you see more of the world. When I first finished school, I was faced with this choice, as most are. And although it would have been convenient to simply…
“Childhood means simplicity. Look at the world with the child 's eye it is very beautiful”(Satyarthi). For the most part our childhood is something that at the time goes unnoticed by us, but as time goes on it becomes cherished. Growing up is a significant factor of life and for some the transition to adulthood is a long process of hardships, responsibilities, or circumstances and for me what helped the transition was my trip to Colombia. Being globally aware isn’t usually a part of childhood…
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…
development that impacts relationships with peers and adults causing confusion and stress due to the multitude of life decisions that await them. Stressors may include learning difficulties and challenging relationships with teachers at school and conflicts with parents, peers, or siblings (Krisciunaite & Kern, 2014). About one fourth of adolescents have at least one stressful experience in their lives (Krisciunaite & Kern, 2014). These experiences could be a death of a family member, divorce…
The transition to adulthood marks a monumental event in everyone’s life. For many, this transition is centered around their preparation for college. This time period is filled with stress, tough decisions, and a sense of finality as one phase of life draws to an end. Adulthood comes, however, when one makes the realization they are ready to face these difficult tasks, which will affect the rest of their lives. This shift can come in very different forms, and may even come in they way least…