Seize the Opportunity
Written by Breanna Cobb, Kearney High School Junior
Initially published in “P.O.V. Publish Our Voices,” a student-run magazine showcasing the perspectives of young writers.
Have you ever had a big opportunity you wanted to jump on?
From work to school to anything real-world related, there are so many possibilities you can achieve. So let’s take a deep dive into the lives of two of the many dedicated students in our area who have seized their opportunities. What advice do they have for the upcoming students and their endeavors?
Advances and Advice
So who’s the first candidate?
Chit May is a senior at Turner High School. May was training to be a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). She said that nursing is all about interaction. May had an internship at Saint Luke’s Health System over the summer and said that it helped her be more sociable.
“During the internship, I had gained many skills like drawing blood, injections, and care that I would not been able to get without this opportunity,” May said. Her advice is to always take opportunities.
After my summer nurse internship, I decided I wanted to be a nurse one hundred percent.
Chit May, Turner High School Senior
“Being able to be in the hospital and getting to shadow was one of the coolest things I did in high school. Once I had the shadowing experience, I could see my future as a nurse.” May knew for certain she wanted to be a nurse.
The next person we will look at is Izzy Rothen.
Rothen is a Junior in the 21st Century Academies at Olathe Northwest for e-communications. She used to be interested in Graphic Design but soon took interest in broadcasting and sports journalism through the e-communications program at her high school.
What skills has Rothen taken from this program? She said that she’s learned mainly communication skills. She was once a shy person but broke out of her shell and became a bit more social due to the e-communications program.
I reached my educational goals through real-world learning experiences. They have given me the opportunities to get ahead in the field of journalism and start to pursue my passion before even starting college allowing me to get into a highly ranked journalism institution like University of Missouri.
Izzy Rothen, 21st Century Academies at Olathe Northwest Junior
What have these students taken away from their real-world experiences? They’ve both learned so many helpful skills and gained confidence.
What should you take away from this story? Real world experiences are good for resume building and create a new light for those who choose to participate.
So now that you’ve seen how Chit May and Izzy Rothen have seized their opportunities, will you do the same?
