Paying it forward

Since last fall I have been brainstorming on how the summer of 2010 will be my best summer yet. The summer of 2010 will be the summer that I get the coveted internship, somewhere away from home, that helps me build my  network in the professional  world and exposes me to a world outside of my small town and part time jobs. However, as the fall progressed into the winter and now spring I started to realize that I wasn't sure exactly what my coveted internship would entail or if I chose to spend my summer away from home where would I spend it exactly? I applied to a variety of locations including the U.S. Department of the Interior, and I even picked up some job applications for local stores in case my internship possibilities fell through. However, I didn't realize that perhaps my best summer option might be going in back in time in order to move forward with my life.

So what do I mean exactly by returning to my past to enhance my future? I am referring to Ivy Insiders, an opportunity I was notified of via email. Ivy Insiders allows college students to formulate their own mini tutoring services in their hometowns as they help high school students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT's and the ACT's. College students that are hired by Ivy Insiders are provided access to online databases and other materials related to SAT and ACT prep. Some of the most intriguing aspects of Ivy Insiders include:
1. College students are able to approach their market in whichever way they see fit.
2. Hours flexible because when you work for Ivy Insiders you create your own schedule.
3. Since Ivy Insiders provides all testing materials and even promotional materials to help you advertise your own business, financial loss is not a possibility

Although it feels as though it has been years since I was preparing for the SAT's, in reality, its only been about three years. My high school teachers were encouraging and I know I couldn't have been as confident taking the tests without such a supportive community. So the next time you are considering internships or job opportunities try to remember to pay it forward. I hope to make as much of a difference in the lives of high school students in my community as my community has made in my life.