Back to computers and technology! The program I attended over the summer was called Outward Bound California. This program was beyond what I had expected. In my mind, I had imagined us crawling over boulders trying to make it to the top. What happened, was that we stomped over 100 ft. high rocks with the support of my team and belayer. In my mind, I had imagined us only rock climbing at the same spot over and over. What happened, was that we got the chance to hike around the Sierras to climb a lot of mountains. In my mind, I had imagined there being more diversity within the group of people I was with. What happened was that my friend and I were the only people of color. This isn’t bad thing however, I had just never been placed in a scenario where there were less people that looked like me. This made me realize that this is how college might play out for me in the future. I learned how to deal with that difference and made great friends with everyone at the camp. A lesson I learned about society is that no one knows what they are doing. No one has life figured out, and that everyone just follows trends, and only follow one path to “success” instead of doing what they want to get to their own goals.

None of this would of been possible without the generous support from my sponsors, and from my advisor, Ms. Little, whom helped me a lot throughout the application process. Thank you everyone so much, I hope life repays you in a greater way!

To start, I really want to thank Wishbone and my donors for helping me raise funds for this trip! Thanks to all of you, I will be given the opportunity to attend Outward Bound this summer in August. At Outward Bound, we will take on the challenge of rock climbing at the High Sierra Alpine mountains. Let's keep in mind that I just went camping for the first time three weeks ago! This does sound a little bit scary, but I am willing to do get out of my comfort zone for the new experience! I decided to choose this program because what are the chances that I'll ever get to have this opportunity at my age again?

I am looking forward to making it to the last day on my trip without losing any piece of myself! From what I've been told on behalf of Outward bound, this trip will not be easy. I am being advised to make sure I am in condition prior attending the journey. I am currently preparing for rock climbing by going to the gym and lifting to make sure I have a solid upper body as well as solid quadriceps. I am also expecting to be a different person for the better. I get the feeling that this trip will make me more appreciative of the things I take for granted. I hope I become a more confident person as well, someone who doesn't hesitate on being the first one to take lead.