Photographer Tony Valdez was very informative in explaining the process of getting a degree and marketing your work to become a well known photographer. Since I’ve already taken a photography coarse in school, we were able to briefly skim through the basics and jump right into techniques that have the power to set you apart from others and give you a distinctive style. Be passionate about what you choose to do, don’t be afraid to try new things, and mistakes are only opportunities to improve.

Being on the radio station, The Mix 102.9, was the greatest experience of my life. I was in the actual booth with Victoria Snee and was able to ask her questions about her career. After I sat down and got on the air with her, we talked about where I wanted to go to college and where I attended school etc. I also learned how the station operated and a lot about the crew and what each person does. This experience showed me how interesting journalism can be. I enjoyed my time at 102.9.

I am a senior at Mesquite High School and I attended a Dallas Elevators job shadow with DJ Rock T from 97.9 The Beat! Rock T took me on a tour of the studio that broadcasts 97.7 and 94.5. While on the tour of the studio, Rock T introduced me to DJ Big Bink and other engineers, marketers and employees in different departments of the station. I also shared with Rock T my personal trials that I have experienced, and I asked him questions about the variety of artists that come to the studio. I also enjoyed him giving me some personal advice about how he has been successful and how to keep being successful. I learned today that if I keep a positive mindset, surround myself with other positive individuals, and exert positive energy, odds are I will get positive results in whatever I am doing. The most exciting aspect of the job shadowing was everything that I was able to experience. His advice and encouragement was very motivational to me. Not only did we talk about his career, we talked about life and how to live and be successful in anything that I do. Rock T also said he will continue to check up on me so I definitely do not want to let him down. This was a great job shadow!

On my job shadowing experience I met Dr. Bleakney at her clinic. She practices family medicine so I got to see different patients aging from 4 months old to over 80 years old. I learned about a lot of different sickness and problems from sinus infections to cataracts. Since I want to be a doctor, this was a really great experience to show me what the future would be like. I want to thank Dr. Bleakney and all her patients for letting me see everything today. - Jerome Hayes - ED BGC - Jr. DeSoto HS

I went to Gensler with my mentor Beth Kelly to job shadow the interior design world of today. I had such a great time with all the different employees and being able to see each department of the design industry. It was also an advantage to be able to shadow my Collegiate Steps mentor because she already gave me a background on her occupation. She has been a great help with my college search and career requirements, so I am so grateful for her. This experience has really made my career choice set in stone.

I went on a job shadow with Chris James, TI Facilities Engineer. A Facilities Engineer makes sure all of the electrical components on the building are working. He showed me rooms full of transformers, circuit breakers, and substations. He graduated from Prairie View University with an Electrical Engineering degree. We actually solved a problem while we were there. He took me out to lunch where we talked deeper in the subject. I am really considering becoming a Facilities Engineer. - GP BGC

Air Check with Victora Snee and Ben Lawson on 106.1 FM

My name is Marcus Greer and I had the best job shadow experience ever. I met the great Ms. Wendy Krispin. Ms. Krispin is a caterer and she owns a restaurant. (The food is great by the way!) Coming into the shadow experience, I wondered what type of person Ms. Wendy would be. Well, she far exceeded my expectations. For a person that has accomplished so much, Ms. Wendy was very down to earth. She made me comfortable and she was easy to talk to. I had so many questions for her. I wanted to know how she accomplished so much. Ms. Wendy shared her stories of how she came to be in the position that she is in and I loved hearing all of her stories. Talking with Ms. Wendy solidified my desire to be a chef. She has done so much and yet she gives back. She volunteers at Girls Inc and she even rebuilds houses and buildings. She can do it all.

Not only did I get to eat at Krispin Restaurant, I was able to help prepare some food for an upcoming event that Ms. Wendy is catering. And to really put the icing on the cake, Ms. Wendy offered me a job as a server at some of her catering events; so that I can get some experience. Of course I said yes!

All in all, this shadow experience was hands down the best one ever! I had so much fun! So thank you to Ms. Wendy Krispin and the Boys & Girls Club for putting this together!

Marcus Greer

On Friday October 2, 2009 I had the privilege of shadowing Doctor Chandler. It was a very new and interesting way of learning about the medical field. I learned that there is a call of duty for family doctors. I also learned how easy it has become for doctors to keep up with their patient records by placing all the information on the computer. I was able to see the freezing of a mole and had a very interesting discussion on the cause of Alzheimers and the new information that has been developed on the disease.

It was extremely interesting seeing how a doctor’s office really works from the perspective of a doctor rather than the perspective of a patient. The experience truly enhanced my desire to one day become a surgeon.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas at East Dallas
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