The activity selected for this journal entry was a Counseling and Mentorship Program held in December 2013. The event took place in our campus. The purpose of the mentorship program was to educate and widen their learning skills of the targeted children. The National Hispanic University and other stakeholders in the community sponsored the event. The institution promotes similar events in order to tutor and mentor Hispanic children between 13 and 16 years.
The program also targeted to inform these individuals about the relevance of schooling in the Hispanic society. This event was successful because most of the children were ready to exchange their expectations and views about life. The institution supported the event by providing the necessary materials such as textbooks, internet, pens, and pencils. This fact explains how the institution has always supported the Hispanic community.
I selected the activity because it was voluntary. I have always volunteered in order to help different people in my community. I also participated in the activity because it would widen my leadership and organizational competencies. I also decided to use the activity to know more about the issues affecting Hispanic teenagers. The activity would give me a wider picture about the specific challenges and obstacles affecting many students in the society. The participants would also get a certificate after completing the event successfully.
I had the privilege to answer some of the questions raised by our listeners. I also encouraged the individuals to read widely and manage their time well. Most of the volunteers were happy to share their ideas with the listeners. I was also the coordinator throughout the period. I interacted with many learners and informed them about the best practices towards a successful academic life. This experience widened my skills as a team player. I also welcomed more children from the Hispanic community to be part of the program. I will always be ready to help these children in order to achieve their goals. Most of the volunteers had a wonderful throughout the exercise.
There are many advantages of pursuing similar opportunities. These activities give students the opportunity to widen their organizational skills and develop new competencies as future leaders. Such opportunities also widen a person’s problem-solving and communication skills. The practice will also widen their interpersonal, interactional, and decision-making skills. As well, the practice offers new educational solutions to many children from the Hispanic community. The exercise encourages students to focus on the major issues affecting the society such as environmental conservation or drug abuse. This explains why it is necessary to pursue similar opportunities.
In conclusion, this exercise contributed a lot to my academic goals. I have gained new research and analytical skills. I will use these insights to improve my reading skills. I have also developed the best interpersonal and interactional skills. I am also planning to use these competencies in my private life. I have also developed new competencies as a critical thinker. This explains why I will always address every issue affecting my life. The activity has also widened my professional practice. This opportunity has equipped me with new ideas. I will also use these skills at my workplace. I will also select the best career depending on the changing needs of our societies. This discussion explains why I am ready to be part of these programs in the future.