I can breathe

Throughout college, I never knew what I would do once I graduated. I knew I wanted to get a job and possibly go to graduate school after a few years, but that's it. Even going into my last semester of college I had no clue. I dreaded telling people my major because the response was always the same - "Sociology, how interesting. What exactly do you plan on doing with that?" I did not know. The only thing I ever wanted to do was love people in some way.  I want to change society for the better.

As of Tuesday, I can now answer the "future question." I found out on Tuesday that I was accepted to Teach for America - a national organization with the goal of closing the achievement gap and giving all an excellent education. I told everyone I was not going to be accepted (I don't like to get my hopes up or jinx myself), but I still hoped for the job. When I got the news, I could finally breathe. I stopped worrying about jobs and the future. Sure, this is only for two years, but I'm so excited. It is actually funny because at one point I was an education major. I switched because I only wanted to teach for a few years in the inner city. How funny is it that I am doing just that?

When I graduate, I will become a high school social studies teacher in Kansas City. This will be one of the most challenging things I've ever done, but I know it will be worth it. I have the chance to be a part of hundreds of lives.

One of the most beautiful things that has come of this [aside from the guarantee of a job after school] is the large amount of encouragement I've received. All the excitement and questions and hugs and calls and whatever else from friends has just been an overwhelming blessing. God has shown His faithfulness to me once again - I will be doing this for Him. How beautiful an opportunity to love others.