POPS Reflection

I have been in the POPS program since my tenth grade year of high school, and I can frankly say that POPS has helped me to accumulate on several life skills that I would not have, otherwise, learned on my own. Throughout my three years of experience in the program, I have learned career ready skills, professional etiquette, networking skills, financial savings skills, and several other skills that have helped me to develop as an individual. Through the POPS program, I have been able to visit several colleges and figure out what type of college environment will help me to thrive in my academic studies and enhance my character. I have been able to participate in different types of community service events, which has not only provided me with
community service hours for school, but also changed my perspective on different social issues in my community. I have also been exposed to numerous professionals, who have played a vital role my career narrowing process. POPS benefited me in ways that are, merely, indescribable. Now that I am a senior, I am not like some of my peers who are now trying to get community service at the last minute. I already have a resume which I can use for my college applications. The only advice I wished that I had taken from my POPS counselor was to get started on scholarship and college essays earlier. Now I would be stressing about writing essays and scholarship search. The most beneficial aspect that I have gained from POPS, is the relationship that I have been able to build with my POPS counselor and staff. I have been able to depend on these group of adults and I know that the will support and guide me, whenever necessary. Aside from my parents, POPS is my family and I would not trade the experience that I have gained from this program for anything.