Since entering GW in the fall 2007, I knew I wanted to focus on Adolescent Health. Unfortunately when I entered GW, I never had the opportunity to actually take a course primarily focusing on youth, a population in which I plan to serve and work alongside with in my future career. As an alternative option at GW, I made sure that many of my class projects I worked on had some sort of focus with youth. In addition, I made sure to gain further “outside” experience with youth by volunteering with organizations that primarily work with them within the Washington DC area. I initially wanted to take this course in the spring but my schedule did not permit it and now I am excited that I have the opportunity to take this course this summer.
My expectations for this course range from learning about the diversity that exist among adolescences to effective ways in working with youth on solving major health disparities. I am also excited to learn about the various insights and experiences that my colleagues who are also enrolled in the course have about this specific population. In addition, through the lectures and any assigned readings I hope to gain further knowledge that I did not have prior to the course.
For this course and any future plans with adolescent health promotion, I plan to provide my honest and genuine passion for youth through my assignments, projects, services, and, etc. I plan to apply what I have learned outside the classroom to inside the classroom and vice versa. I also intend to reflect back on my past experiences, receive constructive criticisms where necessary, and find ways to enhance them for the future.
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