Almost there

I have already done everything that needed to do to get my degree.  Well, I’m almost done with the requirements because I’m taking my last three classes, in order for me to graduate in December. When, I started my freshman year, I thought I knew what I wanted to do with my life. So, I started taking my prerequisite classes for nursing. I pretty much took all the classes but two years ago that I was taking microbiology; I realized that nursing wasn’t for me. I felt, that I had wasted four years of my college career and it took me a while to change my major. Luckily, my minor was Early Childhood and I was taking some Child Development classes. As you can guess I changed my major to Child Development. I was very happy with my decision. Throughout my college career I have had volunteer at the YES house and I have done tons of community service non-related to school. I did two semesters with Hand-Hand and I plan to go back! Hand-n-Hand takes foster kids to field trips or we just do fun stuff with them for about 3-5 hours. I also work at the Children Center and I love it. Another thing is that when I became part of my sorority I became busier and it was hard to balance school, work and my sorority.

I’m from LA area and it was hard to be far away. There were times that I blame myself for been so far because my family won’t give me any bad news. One of the things that I constantly struggle with is writing papers. So I had to push myself to get a tutor. One of the things that I don’t like to do is ask for help but I have learned to do it. Another thing that I had to learn is time management. I don’t like when things come up but I always try to find a way out and that why I resist making any plans.

I think that I have done both things, I been in positions where I have been along the ride and there are times where I have taken the wheel. Of course, most of the time I have the control for my education. Once, I’m done with school I look forward to get a job with Head Start or Family Ties. I’m pretty sure that wherever I go will use what I learn in my classes.

I won’t be afraid to comment on other people blogs. Will respect what my classmates say and have an open mind. 

Meet my dog Mickey

I got him when he was 2 months old :)

Hello & Welcome

My name is Esperansa Ocampo. I'll be graduating in December :) with a Child Development major with an emphasis on Social Work. I hope to  work closely with families to provide services. After I'm with school I plan to take a break from school. After a year or so I want to go to Grad school to get my MSW.
I'm currently  working at the Children Center, I have been working there for three years. The one thing that I like about my job is that I been working with the same children for three years. Of course I get to meet new children every semester. Before this job I was a Latin@ Peer Mentor. I tried to volunteer work at theYES House as well. I was very lucky to do my volunteer hours with Hand-n-Hand for a year. (I got to work with foster kids).
I hope to work with low income families after I get my MSW and near the future  to work with foster kids.
 A little about myself..Humboldt has become my new home, I been here for six years and I like it!. I plan to stay here after I'm done with school, hopefully with a job. But first I want to go visit my family in Mexico for a month and then come back to Arcata. I like listening to music, going on walks and I like to cook. I have a dog (Mickey) but he is in LA :(.
I hope to learn new things and I look forward to read everyone's blogs!