Thursday, December 29, 2011

UPDATES!

   I'm not quite sure how many people actually read my blogs..well it really doesn't matter because I write for myself, to get things out of my head that I don't like to talk about openly, most of the time.First of, I haven't shared my blog with any of my friends, but I will soon, shortly after this blog. Furthermore, I wanted to share with you my joy of finally becoming a photographer!, a dream I probably didn't share with you on here. I've always wanted to be a photographer and maybe have my own studio someday, and finally, one step of that dream has become true!. On December 18th, My (17th Birthday), My dad gave me a Camera (NIKON)..I couldn't believe it! I had  been asking for a camera for so LONG, and finally, I got it!. What do I plan on doing?. I've already started taking photos, I am now building my portfolio and will soon be making money out of this!, In a year or so , I will soon open up my own studio!, I could not have done this without all of my supportive friends and family that surround me. I am very grateful , and It's true..If you want something with a passion..you'll get it, so Don't lose hope, everything happens at its own perfect time. Being impatient is not an option. Don't give up!. 
I hope everyone has a great holiday season!. And lets see what the new year will bring to us DREAMers, I have a good feeling about this!.

                

Monday, December 12, 2011

Plans after Graduation?...

     Even though I'm a Junior in High School, I'm already thinking about my plans after graduation, which I think it's a pretty smart thing to do. I honestly believe I have many opportunities, but those opportunities COST a lot of money. At the end of my Junior year I will be applying to many scholarships, I was recommended to sign up for private scholarship, because they don't really care about your citizenship status (most of them). I've had so many great people give me advise and share great ideas with me, one which is a good friend I met through the JROTC program,  I sincerely look up to this guy,  He's also an undocumented student like myself, Last school year he graduated and had earned up to 5 (ish) Scholarships, maybe more..I'm not sure, But the thing is, He's a prime example of WHY we need change, because people like him, deserve it.  He's now in College , Living a normal "college" kid life...without the expenses!, He shared with me all of his scholarship resources, which I truly appreciate!. My friend is not "open" about his status in this country, and has asked me not to tell anyone. With that being said, I'm still stuck and I can't figure out what I want to do when I graduate....well, it's not that I don't know, I just can't choose, It's driving crazyyyyy!, Theirs so much I want to do, and honestly I think I can be all I want to be, despite my legal status. In the end, I know I'll make a wise choice and won't regret it. 
                                    -Karen Salinas



    Here are a list of websites for scholarship Info (hope they help)
                      (tip: Some franchises i.e McDonalds offer scholarships---google anything you can think of!)