Get involved now As I approach the end of my senior year of high school, I’m beginning to realize how much of an effect that extracurricular activities have on my future. I have yet to see a college or scholarship application that doesn’t ask about one’s involvement with community organizations. That’s why it’s important for young adults to begin getting involved with service projects as soon as possible.Tracing back to my freshman year, I see all the opportunities for participating in school activities that I missed. To tell the truth, I was close-minded and very hesitant when it came to joining clubs. This “don’t know, don’t care” attitude got me absolutely nowhere. Around junior year, I realized that I needed to make quite a few adjustments to my school life. A friend of mine invited me to join journalism, and I agreed. Soon I was writing articles for my school newsletter and interviewing various faculty members and students. I learned a great deal about communication and media sources, and I also developed lasting friendships with other journalism members. After my experience with journalism, I was determined to join other school organizations. By the end of junior year, I was involved with two school organi-zations. I was teaching music, and I was elected as one of the section editors for my school newsletter! Keeping involved with school and the community has given me a new perspective on life. I’m now more open-minded and ready to face new challenges. My advice to all current high school underclassmen is to try to create individual challenges. Get involved with an activity and stick to it, whether it’s a sport, art or some other area of interest. The knowledge you’ll gain and memories you’ll make will last a lifetime! Tanya Walwyn of Avon Park, Fla., is a Teen Advisory Board member. Want to write for The Next Step Magazine? Write to [email protected]. Article provided by View more articles | Information provided by collegeanduniversity.net |
