As St. Louis High School makes the transition from exams into the usual routine classes for second semester, some seniors are preparing for the next big step in their lives… college. Although not every senior plans to head to college right after graduation, those who are, feel a mix of emotions. So without further ado, here are some seniors and their final destinations!
Curtis Brashaw: Brashaw plans to attend the University of Notre Dame in Indiana to pursue a bachelor’s degree in International Economics, with the possibility to pursue a graduate degree in law. Brashaw also shared what he would specifically like to do with his economics degree after college. “After college, I want to go into international trade, working for General Motors or another company in sales either in foreign markets or buying parts for the vehicles in production,” Getting into a prestigious school such as Notre Dame is no easy task. Thankfully Brahsaw said some advice on how to do so, “ If you want to get into Notre Dame, or work in international trade, then I would recommend joining the SLHS BPA team and staying consistent when it comes to grades. Overall, just do and learn as much as you can.”
Lexie Thayer: Thayer plans to attend Alma College in order to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education. After college, Thayer plans on going the distance to bring education to those in need. She shared how she plans to do this with, “I intend to work with the PeaceCorp after graduation and travel the world to third world countries that are in need of educators.” Teaching is no job for the weak however, as it is a high-stress field that can quickly leave a person feeling burned out. Thayer explained how a person can see if the career fits them by stating, “I advise people looking at going into education to try it out first before they fully commit to it. For a lot of people, it might not be exactly what they are expecting. There are other aspects to being an educator rather than just teaching (social work, etc), but that also means you don’t have to confine yourself to thinking you have to be a teacher.” She then elaborated on how a person can try it out with what she did. “I chose this degree after taking a vocational class in teaching, where I met some awesome kids and figured out I loved working with them towards goals!” Thayer explained.
Rowan Harris: Harris plans on taking a different route than most of her peers when it comes to post-graduation plans. While some plan on going to college right away, Harris plans on jumping straight into the workforce to build her resume for her dream college/career. Harris shared her thought process behind this decision by stating, “ I plan on going into work immediately after graduation. I want to keep myself busy. Just because I’m not going to college doesn’t mean I can’t do something with my life. I know that right now it (college) won’t be as productive for me as it would be for others because I still don’t have a major in mind.” Harris then shared advice on how to build a resume for a professional degree with, “While in high school striving for the best grades absolutely helps, but not as much as being involved. Be a good member of your community and build positive relationships. It also helps keep your mind sharp. Continuing to learn after high school, regardless of the environment, is crucial for being successful.”
The transition to the adult world after high school can be scary for some, and for others it’s seen as an exciting opportunity. But regardless of how seniors feel, it is important to make plans about their future(s) that will set them up for success through hard work and dedication. It’s also just as important to see graduation not as the end of the journey, but the beginning of a new chapter in life.
