Student Posts
You may (or may not) know that because of security restrictions, the students cannot get to the student blog from the computers at the center. As a result we have very few postings on the student blog (linked on the right side of this page.) To try and recognize the few posts we do get, I am going to start copying them over to this page whenever we post them to the blog…
You Are Who You Are For A Reason 4/30/09
This was Natalina’s poem from the STARS Volunteer Appreciation dinner.
You are who you are for a reason.
You‘re a part of an intricate plan
You’re a precious and perfect unique design,
Called God’s special woman or man
You look like you for a reason
Our God made no mistake,
He knit you together within STARS
You’re just he wanted to make.
The heart you have was the one he chose.
And no matter how you may feel,
It was custom-designed with God plan in mind,
And it Bear the master’s seal.
No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
And God wept that it hurt so,
But if was allowed to shape your heart,
So that in to his likeness you’d grow,
You are who you are for a reason,
You’ve been formed by the master’s rod.
You are who beloved.
definition of a tutor 4/24/09
This was Joshua’s presentation at the volunteer appreciation dinner last Wednesday.
The definition of a tutor is a person who is responsible for instructing another; another word for responsible is dependable. The thing that is so motivating about tutors is that it is not an obligation. You guys dedicated your time to help this age group of young men and women and stay consistent with your efforts and appearances. As students, we might not always be as studious as we should, but you all are aware of our adolescent ways and habits and do not allow sophomoric actions to interfere with the “big picture.” I’m new to the S.T.A.R.S. program but well acquainted with righteous people when I see and hear the helping of another. Mrs. Coliton is a great coordinator, all of y-all are wonderful instructors and I hope we all can be stars in your eyes.
What’s in your pocket? 2/1/09
This was sent to the volunteer site, but it is good reading for students.
“What’s in your pocket? Today, minimum wages are $6.16 per hour. Some job seekers are looking for first time jobs in the range of $10.00-$14.00 a hour. Hint: If you are just a high school graduate, you may be asking too much. Did you know that the food/hospitality industry has various wages. For example: IHOP may pay a food server, or food runner or waiter/waitress $3.08 a hour per day. You will need to earn a large sum of tip money from your customer by providing good, fast, kind, and polite customer service. Rosa Mexicano Restaurant may offer $4.50 a hour a day. Again, you will depend on tips from the customers you serve. Many of the other fast food establishments may offer $6.30 a hour or more. The fast food restaurants however do not have tips as a contributing factor in money being made. Why did I choose the food industry to write about? I chose this industry because for some young people, if you want to eat everyday and have money in your money daily plus a paycheck every week, the food industry is ideal for starters. Now, keep in mind that the food industry, hospitality and retail require flexibility from the worker. You may be scheduled Sunday through Saturday with 2 days off, not specifically with weekends off. But it is a start. The more training and education that you receive, the more money you can request at the interview. Today, the average college graduate can look to begin a new career in a new job with a minimum of $40,000.00 per year, this looks like $17.00-$22.00 per hour salary. Do find out more about salary and negotiating go to www.salary.com and compare!”
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