My name is Jessica and I'm 22 years old and I just moved to Mobile from Birmingham, AL. This is my first semester at USA. I graduated from Auburn University in 2009 and have a degree in Political Science with a minor in Spanish. I grew up in Pelham, Al and lived there until I went to Auburn at 18. I then lived in Auburn for 4 years and that was the greatest experience of my life. I then moved back to Pelham in May 2010 and now moved to Mobile in January 2011. I'm an only child and I really don't like it. I am far from spoiled but hate that all the attention is on me. I love traveling, meeting new people, and exploring new cultures. I studied abroad in Spain one summer while I was at Auburn; I have also been to Australia, Canada, Portugal, France, and most recently Curacao which is a small Caribbean island next to Aruba. I also love all types of music and dancing. I like to describe myself as loud, vibrant, eclectic, and colorful. My life is full of color and I love to have fun. Why should anyone have a boring life? I know I sure don't!
Since I have been out of school for almost 2 years, I have learned a lot about myself and what I want out of life. From college at Auburn, to moving back home, and now going back to college in a new town, I have a better grasp on what I want to do with my life and I realize that helping at-risk kids is my passion. The main reason why I'm back in school is because I graduated with a degree that couldn't get me a job in an economy that had no jobs. I want a degree in something that I can get a job in, and I want a job where I can help people and know I'm making a difference. I know my purpose in life is to be a change maker. Although my major is secondary education/math, I know that isn't the only thing I will be doing in my life. I have so many interests. I want to live in Africa and teach kids English, I want to be a missionary, I want to be a counselor and get my Phd, and I could even see myself working in the federal government and utilizing my Political Science degree. I haven't even ruled out law school, which is what I wanted to do for 4 years of my life while at Auburn. My passion is helping and meeting the needs of others. I love to talk and solve people's problems and make people happy. Making others happy makes me happy. I believe that entering the field of education, specifically me becoming a math teacher, will open the door for all the possibilities and opportunities that arise in helping kids. I want to work with students that didn't come from where I came from and have different experiences that I never had to deal with. I want to try and show them that there are so many opportunities in life. I can't wait to begin this new chapter in my life!
Jessica, it is so nice to meet you. It's so wonderful that you are a part of making a difference in people's life. I look forward to collaborating with you in EDM310.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol! I don't know who you are but I can't wait to meet you!
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ReplyDeleteWow, you seemed to have accomplished a lot in your life so far. I noticed that you graduated when you were 20, and I was wondering if you homeschooled or something since you finished college at such a young age. I also love traveling, and I plan on teaching in another country as well. I just wanted to welcome you to EDM 310, and I look forward to working with you.
Your post was very informative. Your have some great goals that, when achieved will make an impact on many people all over the world.
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