Family and friends!! I am relocating to Miami,
Florida. I am serving as a Corps Member in City Year- a program that dedicates
itself to decreasing high school drop-out rates. City Year Corps members serve
full-time in schools for 10 months working to
improve student attendance, behavior and course performance in English and
math. That’s right I will fight the status quo!!
I am soooooooo excited to work with young
students motivating them and helping them any way I can. My passions are social
justice, equality and education. This program is a dream come true!!
Cityyear.org
I remember when I was a college
student I was constantly thinking about ways to get more involved in my
community, having conversations with my peers about making an IMPACT, A CHANGE!
During the school year with school responsibilities, extracurriculars and other
activities, the time available to get involved was limited. My energy had to be
centered in staying on task with my classes. Being an Oxy student ain’t easy
for the work load is heavy. Nonetheless I always found time to coordinate, organize
or attend events in those areas.
Now that I am out of school and in the
real world, it’s hard to maintain the rush and urgency to make a difference
because I am not continuously triggered by the things I read in my socio
classes. For money I served as a math tutor, and most recently as an English
teacher for adults learning English as a second language. I am so proud of my
work however I crave for more organized work.
City Year will provide the opportunity
to meet with other young people whose interests include serving, social justice
and education. I am excited to start working within the Miami communities and
share ideas with my co-workers. In my mind we will start a revolution and
inspire these youngsters to aspire for more. I can’t wait to mentor and tutor
these students and get involved with the families.
I chose Miami because well for many
reasons. If you remember reading my post on my way to DR the first time>http://aguanile-sazon.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html
I was soo excited to be in Miami. Growing up I
would always hear about Miami because of Univision the Spanish broadcasting
system. I love Spanish music I am proud of my Mexican background and I love
learning about new cultures. I decided Miami because I wanted to immerse myself
in a different environment than the one I am used to. In order to fully enrich
my experience and grow as a human being I need to get out of my comfort zone,
and that’s what I will do.
As I said I will be serving 10 months
in Miami and if I like it then I stay! Lol
I won’t forget my roots and where I
came from. South Central "Like a mama you birth me, Souh Central you nursed
me. Schooled me with hard knocks, better than Berkeley"! I rep CALI! But I don’t need to be selfish I gotta see the world baby!
J
To my family and friends: I hope to
make you proud! But most of all I want to inspire you to follow your dreams and
not hold back. I will miss u all! <3
