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The Lion’s Pride, Volume 14 Spring 2021
Introduction
1. 1.1 What is Tourism?
Morgan Westcott; Wendy Anderson; and Eds
2. 1.2 Global Overview
3. On My Path:Jonathan WomackProgram: Early Childhood educationMy path has led me through mountains of Alaska, to plains of Oklahoma. I studied fencing and discovered the value of not going straight and headlong into a problem. I worked as a wilderness teacher and discovered that supporting what is growing is as important as planting it.Survival InstructorDishwasherReporterArtistA path of starting, a path of stopping and starting again; losing hope and finding it again. Now, my life is here. My goals are clear. Tools of my trade:To Do listTeaRemindersTea Strengths of my spirit:PersistenceStubbornnessCuriosityMy path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.
4. On My Path:Sherlise JeffersonEarly Childhood Education My path has led me through five states and only one home, Louisiana, Maryland, Louisiana Again, Texas, Georgia, Texas again and Washington. Washington is home. I studied education, law, medicine and discovered I am happiest when I can create. I worked as a cashier, bookkeeper, supervisor, assistant admin for an afterschool program and discovered working with children is a passion for me. I can create and watch them create. MotherWriterArtistTeacherCreator A path of learning, a path of creating; losing passion and finding it again. Now, my life is here. My goals are clear. Tools of my trade: Mind DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentInnovative DesignChild Learning InitiativePlay Strengths of my spirit: EmpathyLoveCreativityPassionExpression My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.
5. On My Path: Amelia OlsonProfessional bakingMy path has led me through Really bad times,good times,learning about my abilities,insecurities and independence.I studied and discovered that it is ok to be myself and do what is best for me to be ok everyday.I worked as an assistant fora factory that builds parts for planes, a teachers assistant (doing jobs for the teachers ) an animal care giver at an animal wild care, and a baby sitter and I discovered how really good I am with doing things because in the past when I was in Highschool, I always thought I wouldn't do well in things I thought I really couldn't do but now I am better at them.I worked as an:_Teachers assistant_-Wild animal care giver__Baby sitter__A factory assistant_A path of more years to come and a path of hard work. Losing it would be very hard but I'll know life goes to find it again.Now, my life is here. My goals are clear.Tools of my trade:EyesHandspictureswritingThinkingStrengths of my spirit:patiencecompassioncaringhonestyconfidenceMy path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC
6. On My Path: Naima Haider Contemporary Business Administration My path has led me from a tiny little green village in Oromia to self-doubt and along the road of self-discovery and success. I studied computer how technology fits into a business scenario. I worked as an early childhood teacher and was inspiring the diversity of human’s life.TeacherFriendworkerCurious A path of fear a path of bravery losing hope and finding it again.Now, my life is here. My goals are clear. Tools of my trade:JournalPenComputerTextbook Strengths of my spirit:EnergeticWillingnessPassionThirst for knowledge My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.
7. On My Path: Doina DanilaContemporary business administration My path has led me through many countries like Germany, France, Greece, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, Romania, but United States is my favorite. I studied different cultures, languages and discovered many interesting facts that changed my mind and my point of view. I worked as accountant’s helper, manager and supervisor and discovered that in each job you need to find your role to play, and I realized how important is to be friendly and positive. organizerteam-workerleader A path of ups ,a path of downs; losing your dream and finding it again. Now, my life is here. My goals are clear. Tools of my trade: Clear mindNotebookPenPencil Strengths of my spirit: DeterminationDiversityLoyaltyPatient My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.
8. On My Path: Elijah Lacy Computer ScienceSoldier LifeMy path has led me through dirt and rain in South Carolina to deserts of dust in Yakima ,Washington. I studied tactical movements and discovered how the army keeps us safe. I worked as an active duty soldier and discovered the brother and sisterhood of the army HusbandBrotherSoldierLeaderFollowerA path of hardship, a path of loses ; losing your moral and finding it again. Now, my life is here. My goals are clear. Tools of my trade:Assault packHelmet GlovesBoots Strengths of my spirit:ResiliencyTrustCommunication My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.
9. On my path Jenni RiveroCollege and Career Pathways My path has led me through good times and bad times. I’ve been through hell and back, I’ve also been through some good times when I finally had my brother by my side again. I studied more about America’s history and discovered that America has a very ugly past. I realized that America was the last to end slavery. I worked as an regular employee at McDonald’s and discovered, the job is not for me and I hate it there. I realized I stress myself the most when I’m working there.DaughterA loving frienda cashierAnd I have also worked at another McDonald’s near my house, but it didn’t work out for me.A path of being successful, leaving family and friends behind to live a better life, a path of positivity; losing hope and finding it again.My teacherfoodand some supportStrengths of my spirit:positivitysupportgreatnessMy path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.
10. On My Path: Jalayiah Goins College and Career Pathways My path led me through hurt it has led me Wondering why the person I expected safety from didn’t protect and comfort me I studied and discovered a little bit of the reasons of absent fathers and what triggers the kind of reactions that fathers that don’t want to be in their child’s life have. But what I have learned and realize is that it’s hard for a father to be a father when they have their own issues it’s hard for a father to be a father when he is afraid to Be face to face with the wrongdoings that he chose to makeI worked as a employee at Ivers in Renton and I still do and did discover that working with and trying to help customers can be difficult and I realize that As long as you mostly do your job right and are very polite and get things done but things are wrong you will get credit for it Cashier Cleaner Cook A path of being able to take care of my daughter and to never to start working it’s hard to balance and times but I never gave up losing hope now my life is here might go to clear For the trade:Accomplish high school Take care of my daughter into the chart to love and also to make sure she is healthy throughout her life Taking care of myself Strengths of my spirit:Discipline Patience Respectfulness Empathy Compassion My path is mine alone it’s that far it is Mine to take - I will succeed at RTC
11. Strengths of my spirit:
12. On My Path: Matrix HavenCollege and Career Pathways I have lived all around Washington state and my path has led me through Homelessness. I studied cars and discovered that i love to fix thingsI worked as customer service and discovered that i'm good at helping people UncleBrothercoworkerA path of survivingNow, my life is here at RTC . My goals are clear. Tools of my trade:WrenchesMindComputersStrengths of my spirit:HonestyTactIntelligenceHands onFixer My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.
13. Name: Katherin GuzmanCollege and Career Pathways My path has led me through ups and downs, and self-discovery I studied CNA and discovered that I love to help people I worked as a receptionist and discovered the responsibility I had in my hands you have to learn to multi-task so you don't mess anything up, when I was working there I learned so much about the job and myself. Cashier/Server Working with kids CNA receptionist A path of obstacles, a path of sacrifice; losing strengths and finding it again. Now, my life is here. My goals are clear.Reading Writing Learning Thinking strengths of my spirit:PositiveCaring creativity passionate My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.
14. On My Path Template ~ Submit your poem at: rtc.edu/onmypath
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