Here we go; the first post in the log of my year of service! I am writing this blog not so much for you, my readers (sorry about that if you have a self-importance complex), but for myself as a means to reflect on my experiences here in San Antonio. I hope that this is a wildly entertaining read for you, but I'm not too worried if you get bored after reading one post either. No pressure! :)
Tomorrow marks the beginning of our Basic Training Academy, where we will learn more about how to help students in San Antonio schools! I am beyond excited to begin this journey. Ever since I began looking into City Year as an option for me after graduation from Purdue, I have felt that it is exactly what I am meant to do with this year of my life. The more literature about City Year and all that it stands for just solidifies that for me. It really is perfect for me to postpone my career by one year to get this unique and valuable experience working with my peers in a place I've never been in schools that are nothing like any that I've attended. This blog as my witness: I am beginning this year with a positive attitude and no dreams of quitting before I meet my 10 month commitment in San Antonio! We'll see how those views change and grow as I write in this little box every night...we'll see if I even meet THAT goal! :)
So far, I am thrilled with Texas and San Antonio. I loved having Mom here to help me move in and I hope seeing where I'm living helped her feel a little less like I was jumping over the edge of the world with both feet. There have been a few shindigs where I've met other Corps Members that I'll be working with this year and I am really excited to dive farther into this extremely unique community of young people who want to make a difference.
That's all for now. Time to hit the hay so I can look super-awesome in my khaki pants, tucked in white shirt combo tomorrow! Watch out!
Tomorrow marks the beginning of our Basic Training Academy, where we will learn more about how to help students in San Antonio schools! I am beyond excited to begin this journey. Ever since I began looking into City Year as an option for me after graduation from Purdue, I have felt that it is exactly what I am meant to do with this year of my life. The more literature about City Year and all that it stands for just solidifies that for me. It really is perfect for me to postpone my career by one year to get this unique and valuable experience working with my peers in a place I've never been in schools that are nothing like any that I've attended. This blog as my witness: I am beginning this year with a positive attitude and no dreams of quitting before I meet my 10 month commitment in San Antonio! We'll see how those views change and grow as I write in this little box every night...we'll see if I even meet THAT goal! :)
So far, I am thrilled with Texas and San Antonio. I loved having Mom here to help me move in and I hope seeing where I'm living helped her feel a little less like I was jumping over the edge of the world with both feet. There have been a few shindigs where I've met other Corps Members that I'll be working with this year and I am really excited to dive farther into this extremely unique community of young people who want to make a difference.
That's all for now. Time to hit the hay so I can look super-awesome in my khaki pants, tucked in white shirt combo tomorrow! Watch out!
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