My need to work has not been fueled primarily by my desire to gain experience working through various situations and to use my talents in a beneficial way. During the summer, I work as a counselor at an all girls camp in Wimberley, Texas. Spending nearly every minute of each day with 20 young girls has allowed me to increase my patience, flexibility, and ability to work with others. My position as a camp counselor has not impacted my ability to focus on school work.
Additionally, during the school year I occasionally tutor. By using my own knowledge of topics such as geometry and chemistry, I’m able to help others better understand the subjects. Through working as a tutor, I’ve learned more effective methods of communication. When one explanation