A Day in the Life of a Student: Tim Henry, Team 2 / 6b: June 17, 2010
What an experience. I have never been through anything like Accelerator. It constantly challenges me from the minute I wake up at 6AM to the time my head finally sinks into my cold pillow at Midnight. It’s non-stop and exhausting but not the worn down type of exhausting. It’s exhilarating being this busy and productive. It truly baffles me at the amount of work that I’m able to get done in a day, in a week, in a month. It makes me question what I do during the school year haha.
But I didn’t come to Accelerator to work my tail off, that’s just a requirement. I came to Accelerator to find out where my strengths lie and to find out what makes me unique when compared to my peers. To find out what talents I possess and can develop to set myself apart, and ultimately enable me to reach the level of success that I desire. So far I’ve learned a lot about myself, things that I wouldn’t have found out had I not been put in this type of situation. Most importantly, I’ve gained confidence that I had lost somewhere along the way. My confidence comes from a sense of accomplishment, that I’m pushing myself and giving everything I have to offer. And of course it helps to have coaches and colleagues to constantly encourage and support you. I’ve also gained some incredible insight into different industries. I am beginning to hone in on exactly what I want to pursue when I leave college, or at least a list of possibilities that I’d like to try my hand at. Although I dread the thought of being a rising senior and only having one year left in school, I’m looking forward to being able to exploring what else is out there.
Moreover, Accelerator has given me at lot to be proud of. I know from now on, I will have the experiences to share in job interviews that will stand out and truly impress anyone that I come across. Never again will I have to struggle to answer an interview question. I used to dread interviews, but now I’m looking forward to sharing what I’ve accomplished.
But I’m getting ahead of myself. The program is only half way done. I’m know I’ve got a to more to learn and more people to meet. And surprisingly, I can’t wait for the next challenge.