“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” Chris Grosser
I remember getting off the yellow school bus that morning feeling very anxious. While walking towards my school’s office, my mind began to drift. My mother’s conversation with me that night began to slowly repeat in my head. I knew this was a great opportunity and getting accepted would make her happy. In order to get accepted into the career center there are requirements that I had to fulfil. These included a 2.0 GPA, one or two more electives, and a application form completed and handed in to the guidance counselor. My thoughts instantly got interrupted by my best friend named Nawal. She was a little taller than me, very diligent, and considerate. We began discussing whether or not we got accepted and if there were any seats left to join the dental assisting program.
A week has gone by and I felt more eager to know if I got accepted in my desired school. It was only a matter of time, I take responsibility to schedule with my counselor and find out for myself. I can feel my sweating palms and …show more content…
The reason why I didn’t get accepted to Fort Hayes is because I did the wrong paper and turned it into the counselor. Instead of asking for help or double checking, I was careless. I was sixteen and felt like I knew what I was doing and shouldn't ask for any help. Asking good questions is not a bad thing it gives you a better sense, opens your mind, and it can be meaningful in both short and long term. Two years went by; I was a senior and was ready to graduate. Thinking back to my Sophomore year I realized I never wanted to major in Dental Hygiene but got very interested in Nursing after my research. Not getting accepted to the career center was not a bad thing after all. As you get older your mind begins to adjust and grow as well. I believe that we as individuals sometimes tend to forget