By Abigail Sullivan
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| Photo Courtesy of Yadler St. Germain |
"City Year is a program that I have decided to pursue after high school. It is a program that is eleven months long. Basically, it’s a group of many young adults coming together to help students who are not matching their grade’s standards. It is from third grade to about twelfth grade. I decided to stay in Boston to be around my family and friends. I will be mentoring the kids- similar to action service. You’re helping kids with their homework, helping children attain different skills… many of the kids I met on shadow day struggled with speaking English, some lived in a single parent home, or were even abused so they needed help emotionally. I am the extra support in the classroom besides the teacher. After I am done with City Year, I would like to pursue education in college. I want to become a social worker within a school, or maybe become a principle. City Year is giving me a first look at school, not as a student, but as a faculty member. I will be able to see what teachers do inside and outside the classroom. I’ll be there first hand to see what actions teachers, principals, and counselors take."
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