Dudalima
Oct 16, 2021
Writing Feedback / My gap year to overcome series of struggles [3]
After my high school graduation, I needed to overcome series of struggles. Due to Covid-19, no one in my family had a job and I focused on work to support my family during the Brazilian Crises. Equally important I spent a huge time working on my well-being before I decided to go to college, I started my therapy to overcome a case of sexual harassment, which today is already being resolved and dealt with, by the authorities.
Before my graduation, I was personally nominated by my technical teachers for a job position at X Enterprise, a bigger Italian distribution of solar energy. I've worked designing solar projects as a specialized renewable energy consultant. By working I could provide my family with a stable situation during the pandemic, at the same time I could pay for my own therapy.
Further, I invested large energy in opportunities to develop what I am passionate about, and start a parallel business. I could direct and lead a Design Team on Y Initiative giving classes for youngs in marginalized communities and Design workshops for the board. The experience increased my thirst to make and understand human connections, I attend international programs at Northwestern University and Yale University. Also, I took time to improve my artist portfolio in visual arts and illustration and sports I used to practice in school, such as tennis.
In the last year, overcoming a trauma, working harder, discovering my leadership, and making social service I become the person I would like to be 1 year ago. Confident, at peace with myself, and ready to take new challenges
My gap year essay - Pandemic, work, struggles and social service
After my high school graduation, I needed to overcome series of struggles. Due to Covid-19, no one in my family had a job and I focused on work to support my family during the Brazilian Crises. Equally important I spent a huge time working on my well-being before I decided to go to college, I started my therapy to overcome a case of sexual harassment, which today is already being resolved and dealt with, by the authorities.
Before my graduation, I was personally nominated by my technical teachers for a job position at X Enterprise, a bigger Italian distribution of solar energy. I've worked designing solar projects as a specialized renewable energy consultant. By working I could provide my family with a stable situation during the pandemic, at the same time I could pay for my own therapy.
Further, I invested large energy in opportunities to develop what I am passionate about, and start a parallel business. I could direct and lead a Design Team on Y Initiative giving classes for youngs in marginalized communities and Design workshops for the board. The experience increased my thirst to make and understand human connections, I attend international programs at Northwestern University and Yale University. Also, I took time to improve my artist portfolio in visual arts and illustration and sports I used to practice in school, such as tennis.
In the last year, overcoming a trauma, working harder, discovering my leadership, and making social service I become the person I would like to be 1 year ago. Confident, at peace with myself, and ready to take new challenges
