Blog #3 - Changing Course

 

After thoughtful consideration I have decided to diverge from my original Hawken Project to pursue an internship with Destination Cleveland. The past few days have made me realize what is important to me and what my true goals for my Hawken Project are. After multiple Zoom calls with my previous mentor, I realized that the project was going in a different direction than what I had originally planned. I knew that I wanted to explore more than what was offered to me during my time with EZ Media Productions. With the help of my mom, I was able to contact members of Destination Cleveland who were able to offer me an internship opportunity that provided both remote and in-person experiences. From this experience, I was able to understand the importance of staying true to my own end goals and being willing to do anything to achieve those goals, even if it means shifting from my original vision. Part of the process of transitioning from EZ Media Productions to Destination Cleveland was communicating with my previous mentor about my desire to move to another project. I was able to cultivate better communication and problem-solving skills through having a difficult conversation with my mentor expressing my wants and needs moving forward. Although the conversation was daunting, I knew I made the right decision because I put my ambitions first in order to achieve my goals for my Hawken Project. Knowing when to move on from something that doesn’t align with my interests or goals is a vital skill to possess in order to fully utilize my time and focus my attention on the things that matter the most to me. As of now, I am continuously contacting my new mentor to ensure that our agenda for my new Hawken project aligns with my interests and goals. I am very excited to see what is in store for me over the next two weeks!