On the 18th of May, my business mentor, Dan Laughlin, as well as other classmates of mine met for the last time of the year. It was a bitter sweet moment as we all have grown close with Dan throughout the year. We all learned a lot from him and I think we managed to teach him some things too. The biggest thing I will take from this experience is to find your passion and pursue it. You will never be successful in your career if you do not love what you do. The only way to find your passion is to try an array of different experiences and see what you are drawn too.
As for a final project, I would like to shadow an engineer on an average work day. I already know some people who would be willing to let me do this, and this summer I am planning to set up a few days where I tag along side them and learn from first hand experience. I would also love to stay in touch with Dan and consult him with any questions relating to any career because he knows the general model for success in any field. I am also interested in working with the "honors program" because I feel that my mentorship was extremely helpful and more kids should have the same opportunity that I had.
Laith, I feel like you could have been a lot more detailed on what you actually did in your mentorship. From the first paragraph, I am not really certain of what you discussed. I do, however, like what you proposed for your project. With your project, you'll be able to see if you really want to be an engineer.
ReplyDeleteLaith, like Jason, I am left intrigued as to what you actually discussed with your mentor. However, I am fond of your project as it will help you explore the engineering field by exposing you to the work environment. Ultimately, I hope you discover what you are passionate about during the summer and build upon your experience.
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ReplyDeleteI find it very interesting on how you plan to shadow an engineer over the summer. Your description of you mentor ship could have been a little more detailed but good job overall.
Laith,
ReplyDeleteEven though Jason was dissatisfied with the clarity in your project, I think it is pretty cool that you want to shadow an engineer and also feel that would benefit you for your future career. Also, I think Dan really has inspired you a lot from what you have said previously, and I know it really must be sad to end the mentorship program. I am glad you were able to take an important piece of advice that you can use for the rest of your life away from this experience. Good job.
Great! I'll be in touch with you!
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