By Wondering
EDI 17 Psychology and Development of Adolescent Students
EDI 17 Psychology and Development of Adolescent Students
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
March 2, 2010
As an adolescent, I was a very well-rounded individual. I participated in a variety of activities (both inside and outside of school) and I was in different classes (a combination of regents, honors, and AP classes in high school), which allowed me to interact and form relationships with a variety of my peers. I am a genuine, friendly person and looking back, I would say that I was accepted and liked by my peers.
I played the flute throughout middle school and high school, which allowed me to interact and develop camaraderie with the “band kids.” I played field hockey and was on the varsity softball team since eighth grade. I developed the closest bond with my softball teammates, mainly because many of us grew up playing softball together and played on a travel softball team during the spring and summer; we saw each other so often and came to really respect and rely on each other as teammates. I also participated in several honor societies, the newspaper club, and the volunteer club, which all allowed me to meet and interact with many different people. Since I was in regents classes (for math and science) and in honors and AP classes (for social studies, English, and American Sign Language), I progressed through my classes with both the “average” students and with the “smart” students. I think that because I was (and continue to be) a friendly, open-minded individual, my peers felt comfortable interacting with me.
The one aspect of my adolescence that I regret is that I never had a true best friend. I was friendly with many different people, but I never developed a strong enough relationship with one person or with one particular group. In a perfect world, I envision a friendship where I find my other half in another person. I think that if I had a best friend or a group of really close friends, I would have been more outgoing growing up. I was a kind and friendly person, so my peers seemed to like and accept me, but
I sometimes felt that I never truly fit in with people my age. My mom calls me an “old soul,” because I have always been mature for my age and have appreciated time by myself to enjoy the things I love (reading, listening to music, watching movies, going for walks, etc.). As an adolescent, I never minded spending time by myself (and I still don’t mind) but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve thought about how my life would be different if I would have put myself out there at a younger age; because I never felt truly comfortable, I had the tendency to retreat back into myself and be shy. I wonder now if I missed the fun of experiencing the ups and downs of adolescence with a special group of friends.
Long Island University, C. W. Post
March 2, 2010
As an adolescent, I was a very well-rounded individual. I participated in a variety of activities (both inside and outside of school) and I was in different classes (a combination of regents, honors, and AP classes in high school), which allowed me to interact and form relationships with a variety of my peers. I am a genuine, friendly person and looking back, I would say that I was accepted and liked by my peers.
I played the flute throughout middle school and high school, which allowed me to interact and develop camaraderie with the “band kids.” I played field hockey and was on the varsity softball team since eighth grade. I developed the closest bond with my softball teammates, mainly because many of us grew up playing softball together and played on a travel softball team during the spring and summer; we saw each other so often and came to really respect and rely on each other as teammates. I also participated in several honor societies, the newspaper club, and the volunteer club, which all allowed me to meet and interact with many different people. Since I was in regents classes (for math and science) and in honors and AP classes (for social studies, English, and American Sign Language), I progressed through my classes with both the “average” students and with the “smart” students. I think that because I was (and continue to be) a friendly, open-minded individual, my peers felt comfortable interacting with me.
The one aspect of my adolescence that I regret is that I never had a true best friend. I was friendly with many different people, but I never developed a strong enough relationship with one person or with one particular group. In a perfect world, I envision a friendship where I find my other half in another person. I think that if I had a best friend or a group of really close friends, I would have been more outgoing growing up. I was a kind and friendly person, so my peers seemed to like and accept me, but
I sometimes felt that I never truly fit in with people my age. My mom calls me an “old soul,” because I have always been mature for my age and have appreciated time by myself to enjoy the things I love (reading, listening to music, watching movies, going for walks, etc.). As an adolescent, I never minded spending time by myself (and I still don’t mind) but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve thought about how my life would be different if I would have put myself out there at a younger age; because I never felt truly comfortable, I had the tendency to retreat back into myself and be shy. I wonder now if I missed the fun of experiencing the ups and downs of adolescence with a special group of friends.
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