Decisions, Decisions

My meeting with Amanda was great! I found out she was the reason I enrolled in physics back in high school due to the great comments other students told me about  her, but was surprised when I found out she had a new job and wouldn’t be teaching at Maryvale High School anymore. It’s funny the reason I finally meet her is because of this scholarship. Well our small chat was very informative and helpful for me, she assured me that I am on top of my classes and my career plan is right so far. Hearing this sure made my day, and made me feel like I do not have to worry about questioning my advisor anymore.

The next day I was able to meet with Matt regarding my internship hours. We talked about the hours I would be available to start my internship and concluded how we might need to check our schedule every day to make sure we can both work with my unstable schedule.  I then I started to realize that the reason why my schedule varies so much throughout the internship is because of my poor time management. I am aware that there are small seminars, and public speakers that take place here at Phoenix College and focus on this topic specifically. I always thought to myself that it is not meant for me, I have always felt comfortable making my own schedule and independently coming up with the best way to arrange my responsibilities. However after that day, I feel like the only way to becoming a successful S-STEM Scholar and at the same time enjoy my time as an intern is to give up something I simply cannot do anymore. This week I talked to Amanda and we came to a conclusion; I am now denying my federal work-study award to fully receive my scholarship and to spend my time focusing on school, and my internship.


This picture is funny because for every minute there is something to do. Reminded me of my schedule.