First day of class
Education has been the topic that I have avoided in many conversations. It became an insecurity. Knowing me personally, I am always hungry for knowledge (just not Math). I was that schoolgirl who made sure she had 4 sharpened 2B pencils alongside all my armor I needed in my pencil case. I color coded every year (didn't last for more than 2 months). I made school into my 'fun place'. Sounds rather kinky.
I have to admit, I am not academically successful nor am I an athlete. Never played truant and isn't considered a goody two shoes. I started off well during my primary education. I had no choice, really. If you didn't get an A, you got the hanger. No, no don't pity me. It's normal if you're Asian.
During my secondary school days, I began to fluctuate. I realized I was on the safe side when I was in the 2nd class but I was the worst in the 1st class. Smart but not THAT smart. My interest began to show clearly. I was not a structured person but a rather creative person. Always different. Always trying to impress.
The contents below may be touchy (to me)
If you didn't already know, I have been out of school for two extensive years. While everyone enrolled themselves into college to further their mental cultivation, I sat at home crying. I felt left out. uneducated. I felt like a concealed firework. I wanted to burst out with all my talent and capabilities but was unable to do so. So, you could've guessed. I burnt and died down.
After 7 months residing in the U.S. I finally am receiving a form of education. Earlier in the year, I brought with me my transcripts. I had them translated a month before the semester started. Unfortunately, knowing me for not being ahead of time, was too late. I could have started my Fall intake but getting my transcripts evaluated would have taken longer and I was not able to enroll on time. I was tremendously bummed out. Crying, yet again. I felt the pace that I was running, grew slower. I couldn't keep up. My friends continuing their degree and me? Still a high school graduate.
Taking a year off after high school is okay but two years can be overwhelming. I wanted to avoid the evaluation because it would (I assume) take forever. On the other hand, I didn't want to spend my three months not learning anything. I resorted to taking a Web Design class but I don't think I'm skilled enough to rob a bank for 10k.
I met with my counselor and he gave me three options:
I started class yesterday and was pretty darn excited.
I have classes for 3 months. To seal the deal, I will take my TASC test and get a high school diploma. I'm still unsure if I want to continue college in SCCC here in Long Island or go to the city for community college.
I picture my college life in a campus-ish scene. Green grass to sit on and laugh with your friends under a tree like how they promote it on college catalogs and posters. Once I'm done with my two years in community college, I aim to get myself into Columbia U or NYU. What's next? Probably move to L.A. and land myself an internship in Silicon Valley and extend my career.
Personal note: I can see how your dreams have become more defined than it was 7 months ago. Thila girl, I wish you all the very best. You can do astonishing things if you put your heart and mind to it.
thilamisu
I have to admit, I am not academically successful nor am I an athlete. Never played truant and isn't considered a goody two shoes. I started off well during my primary education. I had no choice, really. If you didn't get an A, you got the hanger. No, no don't pity me. It's normal if you're Asian.
During my secondary school days, I began to fluctuate. I realized I was on the safe side when I was in the 2nd class but I was the worst in the 1st class. Smart but not THAT smart. My interest began to show clearly. I was not a structured person but a rather creative person. Always different. Always trying to impress.
The contents below may be touchy (to me)
If you didn't already know, I have been out of school for two extensive years. While everyone enrolled themselves into college to further their mental cultivation, I sat at home crying. I felt left out. uneducated. I felt like a concealed firework. I wanted to burst out with all my talent and capabilities but was unable to do so. So, you could've guessed. I burnt and died down.
After 7 months residing in the U.S. I finally am receiving a form of education. Earlier in the year, I brought with me my transcripts. I had them translated a month before the semester started. Unfortunately, knowing me for not being ahead of time, was too late. I could have started my Fall intake but getting my transcripts evaluated would have taken longer and I was not able to enroll on time. I was tremendously bummed out. Crying, yet again. I felt the pace that I was running, grew slower. I couldn't keep up. My friends continuing their degree and me? Still a high school graduate.
Taking a year off after high school is okay but two years can be overwhelming. I wanted to avoid the evaluation because it would (I assume) take forever. On the other hand, I didn't want to spend my three months not learning anything. I resorted to taking a Web Design class but I don't think I'm skilled enough to rob a bank for 10k.
I met with my counselor and he gave me three options:
- Get my transcripts evaluated.
- Take up basic subjects (from high school) and also college subjects but with no financial aid.
- Taking TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) classes and the test to get a high school diploma.
I started class yesterday and was pretty darn excited.
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| The only shot I took (I'm not good with discrete picture taking) |
I picture my college life in a campus-ish scene. Green grass to sit on and laugh with your friends under a tree like how they promote it on college catalogs and posters. Once I'm done with my two years in community college, I aim to get myself into Columbia U or NYU. What's next? Probably move to L.A. and land myself an internship in Silicon Valley and extend my career.
Personal note: I can see how your dreams have become more defined than it was 7 months ago. Thila girl, I wish you all the very best. You can do astonishing things if you put your heart and mind to it.
thilamisu
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