One day I will never forget is the first day I came to Job Corps. It felt unreal! Just thinking about really leaving the city and going to school; the people, food, rooms everything was on my mind. I was already prepared for the day and actually I was anxious to leave and start school. Although I would miss my mom and my friends, I knew I had to get on to a new start. My whole ride to Port Authority I just wondered how it would be on the center. It was hard for me to actually get comfortable with the fact I was on my way. After getting my ticket, I waited on the line to board the bus and just observed the people getting on with me. I wondered if they were as nervous as me. When I got off at Monticello I knew I was finally here. It was different from the city. No buildings, more grass, and trees; it was more rural. My ambassador had the same name as me. He helped me with my bags on to the bus and immediately started to explain how it would be on campus. Everything he said was true! After about five minutes we left on the charter bus to campus. After arriving at the campus we went to dorm to get our keys and get our bags checked. I couldn’t wait to explore. The only downside was I had no phone service. …show more content…
She explained the rules and regulations of the center, the work criteria and expectations. I just wanted to get started honestly. We sat in the class and said our names and where we were all from. Everyone was from somewhere different in the city; Harlem, Long Island, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens etc. I liked Ms. Bullman. She was nice and gave out candy. She even said a few jokes that made me laugh. I could list everything from start to finish. I remember people coming into the class saying hi and also giving advice. I began to loosen up but I still was a bit