Reading part II

Tabor, in my opinion, offers a variety of courses designed to appeal to a diverse student body. I came here because of my interest in marine science and art. There are some really interesting classes, but none that involve preparing for a position in trades. I've never gone to a school that offers woodshop or mechanics, but there is a high school in my town that is specifically for these jobs. Students take academic classes one week, and then take classes another week that they would like to pursue a career in. It was always an option for kids that weren't planning on going to college, which gave it a bad image in some ways. People would consider these kids lazy, unintelligent, or the working class stereo type. I think Tabor supports us to strive for greatness and what makes us happy, but in most cases a position in trades isn't what we study night and day for. A school like Tri county guides students for a position in trades, and it's a free education. My parents would not be happy with me if I decided to become a plumber after paying for my tuition for four years. Tabor, and my parents, would support me to own the company instead.

Reading over thanksgiving

If I were to have a hands-on job....it would most likely be a painter. Shocker. I have watched the same man (Mike) paint our house inside and out over the years, using a delicate brush stroke while evenly distributing the color across our walls. Although painting for me is all about depth, I can find that in Mike's job. It's all about color in my eyes, and I've nagged my mom about changing the color of her room to something deeper or more calming. Maybe I could paint murals as well. This article has pointed out the advantages of being a do-it-yourself kind of person, which I struggle with. I know nothing about plumbing, changing a tire, or building anything. Maybe now I'll try to learn from my dad, although he usually has someone come and fix things. He knows how, but is usually away for work. I definitely see the advantages of woodshop and mechanics in school. Not only do they save you money in the long run, but they also make you more self-sufficient. Mike also makes a decent living! Although I most likely won't go for a hands-on job, I have a deeper understanding and appreciation after reading the article over break.