"Those who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones that do"
- Steve Jobs
I am 100% crazy in the fact that I have every intention of changing the world. I have a heart for helping others and making a positive impact on their lives. I love people, being around people, and meeting new people. So taking this and using my strengths to, as my parents like to say, "save the world" won't be that hard, right?
Well here's my plan. It starts with graduating with a degree in International Studies, which has a focus on Latin American politics and diplomacy. From here I'll use my degree to find a position in the non-profit, humanitarian aide, international development agency communities; this provides a pretty impressive spread of different opportunities. One thing I know for sure is that I do not want to let myself end up behind a desk for the rest of my life. I am aware that I will certainly have points in my career where this will be inevitable, but I won't last long enclosed in an office.
The best way to phrase what I want to do is that I want to be the "hands" of one of the groups. I want to be on the team responsible for bringing the changes that are development in the office and making the dreams of the people I work with come to life. One day I hope to have my own non-profit that benefits a place on the earth that takes part of my heart. I have an overwhelming passion for changing the world and I dream of being the individual that comes into a community at its weakest, works with the people to make improvements, and only leaves once it is thriving.
Lately, I've had to reassure myself that as crazy as my dreams seem now, they will pan out to be the aspirations I have been setting for myself throughout my life. I like to think that if your dreams don't scare you then they aren't big enough, this may be asking to make some outlandish goals for myself but I can't let myself sacrifice my passions to make my journey easier.
This is outstanding! I can completely relate to your objectives and career goals being a political science major who aims to work in diplomacy one day. I hope you attain your goals! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYour post is very inspiring. I like it when you said that "if your dreams don't scare you then they aren't big enough." Goals that are worthwhile are the ones that require risk.
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