(written by Rising STAR, Krystal)

Hi Readers!

During my high school career I have taken many classes that have helped prepare me for my future career in social work. During my junior year of high school, I took both sociology and psychology for college credit. Both of these classes gave me a great understanding of society, human personalities, and social ethics. These classes helped confirm both my interest and my passion for social work.

I have also taken a child development class which has given me great insight into understanding children in terms of how they develop from infancy into teens and later into adults. I am confident that all of these classes will help build me a great foundation for what I will study in college. I am also sure I will use all the skills I am learning as I begin working in my career.

So when it’s time to start choosing your classes for next year, think about what you may want to study in college or do as a career. See if any classes your school offers will give you an opportunity to begin to get exposed to your field of interest or career interest. And of course, even if you can’t take a class in your field of interest, you can always be looking for a cool job shadow, internship, or community service opportunities!

Best of luck,
Krystal