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  • What occupations have you enjoyed all your life?
  • Why do/did you enjoy them?
  • What occupations have you not enjoyed? Why?
  • How have your interests changed as you have grown and developed?
       Initially, I thought “occupations,” consisted solely of tasks with a financial gain but I’ve come to learn that it can be almost anything an individual pursues no matter the monetary outcome. The most prominent occupation I’m enjoying involves being a student. Looking back on my life, I’ve enjoyed occupations that involve sports such as basketball and soccer. Also, I’ve enjoyed occupations such cooking and being a mentor as well.
       Most importantly, being a student has increased my knowledge through training; ultimately, leading to jobs that support myself and family. Also, being a student has increased my confidence and vocabulary as well. I’ve enjoyed basketball because it provided an opportunity to bond with my favorite brother and it was challenging because he was 6’7”. Moreover, I still enjoy soccer because I’m always around diversity. Soccer brings different cultures and different ethnic backgrounds together. I love soccer because I get to give back to the Eddie Pope Urban Soccer League which introduced me to the sport 22 years ago. Currently, I’m a soccer trainer for local middle and high school athletes and those in the aforementioned program; in addition, I referee games and serve as a “big brother” for the program as well. 
       I didn’t enjoy my 1st job where I cooked in a fast food restaurant because I constantly was burned by hot grease from the fryer, shake mix spewed all over me, burns from the grill, and always smelling like food. 
       When I consider sports and my participation, my interests have changed. Previously, I would be the first to join a pickup basketball or soccer game but knee surgery and others have influenced these changes. During my undergraduate experience, I wanted to pursue business management and manage a hotel or a nice restaurant. After working in several restaurants and noticing such pressure in the kitchen and disrespect, its changed my interest. 

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