Session 1

Ever since I was I little boy, I always knew I wanted to be an engineer.  I was always fascinated by the concept of building things, creating things with my hands.  Walking in one day and making something that didn’t exist before, that was my life-or so I thought.  This got to the point that I was totally distracted Now I’m in grade 12, and I’m having my doubts.  Since engineering requires Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Functions, and Calculus, I’m struggling with the course load. 

My grades have started to slip, because I just can’t keep up.  My guidance counsellor suggested dropping some of my courses, and going into a less labour intensive University course.  That is starting to sound like a good idea.  Most programs don’t have such stringent entry requirements. 

For example, an arts major only requires English.  This opens up other courses that I can take to boost my average, like drama.  This could help me get into a higher university.  Now that I think about it, I’ve always enjoyed marketing and public speaking.  A degree in marketing wouldn’t be a bad idea, because it is something that I really enjoy, I just had never considered it before.

My careers teacher always told me to do something that I loved.  Spending my career on something I love means I wouldn’t have to work a day in my life.