Reflective Essay: AP History Classes
My friends call me a history buff. I like to learn many unique facts about different countries and time periods. Because of this, I elected to take numerous AP history classes. Currently, I am taking one of my favorite classes, human geography, or the study of how humans interact with each other and the earth. This class, among my other history classes, inspired me to pursue a career in international relations, focusing on politics. I love the subtle, and drastic, differences between cultures. Moreover, the art of these cultures is fascinating. Last year I completed AP studio art, learning the different art styles throughout the year that I was then able to apply to my own work. I spent hours after school and on weekends to complete my portfolio
and submit it to College Board at the end of my junior year. This year, I study these art styles in more detail as I take art history. I enjoy art history immensely, and plan to pursue more studies within the subject at college. Over the past two summers, I had the fortunate opportunity to work at a military youth center in Virginia Beach; I was in charge of supervising and interacting with children age’s five to twelve. My experience with these children allowed me to gain valuable social skills as I dealt with solving the problems the children had, interacting and answering the questions the parents had, and respectfully solving any problems I had with my coworkers. Many times I was put in charge of taking inventory when a shipment of food came in and cataloging the food we were running low on. During my freshman, sophomore, and junior years, I was fortunately able to participate in the hickory color guard and winter guard. These two activities permitted me to gain priceless team experience and cooperation. Although I was not friends with every girl on the team, we were able to work together civilly and I would not trade that experience with anything in the world. Sadly, I was unable to partake in winter guard my junior year or either one my senior year due to financial issues.
and submit it to College Board at the end of my junior year. This year, I study these art styles in more detail as I take art history. I enjoy art history immensely, and plan to pursue more studies within the subject at college. Over the past two summers, I had the fortunate opportunity to work at a military youth center in Virginia Beach; I was in charge of supervising and interacting with children age’s five to twelve. My experience with these children allowed me to gain valuable social skills as I dealt with solving the problems the children had, interacting and answering the questions the parents had, and respectfully solving any problems I had with my coworkers. Many times I was put in charge of taking inventory when a shipment of food came in and cataloging the food we were running low on. During my freshman, sophomore, and junior years, I was fortunately able to participate in the hickory color guard and winter guard. These two activities permitted me to gain priceless team experience and cooperation. Although I was not friends with every girl on the team, we were able to work together civilly and I would not trade that experience with anything in the world. Sadly, I was unable to partake in winter guard my junior year or either one my senior year due to financial issues.