That's great, but what if?

But what if?

But what if that's not what I want to do with my life? Many people go to college and then come back after a year because it's just not right for them. That happened to a friend of mine: he went to ASU but he just could not stay away from his home, Campbell, so he came back to study at De Anza. Real great guy. It's not that he is stupid or anything- a state university was not the right fit for him. But that's OK. Many successful people didn't graduate college. In fact, some companies are paying students to not go to college and to get on the job in service training. Often times experience outweighs a degree.

So what does this mean for me? Already I have some experience lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons, both for pay or community service hours. The point is, that qualification of working as a "first responder" looks good on all kinds of applications. It demonstrates responsibility, maturity, and accountability on my behalf.




Even this field of work gets me on track to do something elsewhere: I would love to serve my country, in the ocean as well as on land, by protecting the people. I am considering the Coast Guard, as well as military divisions, specifically the Marines. But who knows? My first choice at this time(CSUMB) is built on the old Fort Ord complex. They also, coincidentally, have a strong beach lifeguard/coast guard volunteer program, which satisfies my desire to serve. It is a great country we live in, is it not?

This will put me on the pipeline to study emergency first aid as an actual class, and work as an EMT (emergency medical technician).

There are really so many things I can do with my life. In my interest in marine bio, I have learned: "The world is your oyster, be careful not to scratch the pearl." Don't ruin something nice in your life. What if my life becomes about saving other peoples' lives? I have thinking to do. Junior year is so heavy, as Marty McFly would say.