Bobby:
My main goal in life is to become a sound engineer artist. 

 Mikel:
When I grow up I want to be the manager of a bank. The reason I want to do that is because I like math a lot and when I was younger my uncle always used to tell me to save my money. Plus my aunt is the manager of a bank in New York and she told me to save my money and as soon as I get old enough to open up my own bank account, because when I get a job I can put my money in my own bank account instead of having a lot of money in my pocket. I know if I was walking with a lot of money on me, I would spend it.

Tiera:
I want to go off to college to become a ultrasound technician. The job seems very interesting since I have done some research on it. Also, the job pays good money. I feel as though it's a good start. I also enjoy the aspects that come with it. By that, I mean see a baby's first heartbeats. To me that's a very joyful moment. So that's why i want to be an Ultrasound Technician when I grow up. It’s not just a dream to me, it's a goal that I will accomplish!

Toya:
Becoming a radio personality is all that I ever dreamed about from a very young age. Some people say it's not a really good job while others say it's a very good job but just not for me. So I decided to take every one of their opinions into my own hands by making their opinions my motivation. One day I will be a radio personality and use my skills on the radio to connect with people from all over Philadelphia, New Jersey, or where ever my radio station gets signal, to let my audience know to never let anyone tell you that you can't do something.

 Week 3

Amira:
Today was a good day at work. I did everything that I had to do and got to finish with no problem. I didn’t think it was going to take me this long but its done.

Bobby:
My studio is up and running, it’s called “the tunnel”. I have some of the best equipment, the best sound, and I just bought a high sensitivity mic. I’m just letting the world know about my studio.

Toya:
My motivation is my past. From being a young child in a single household I always wanted to be better that what I was exposed to. That is why I believe getting an education and getting a career that I love will help me show others around me that it is not where you come from, but where you are going. So, as a living testimony, in the future I will be a somebody that is looked up upon.

Tiera:
I just want to say that I’m very grateful for this internship here at Fun Times Magazine. It's a great opportunity that I never expected to have. I’m going to take advantage of this because it's a great start to becoming an independent person. It’s motivating seeing how everyone here gets up every morning with a positive mental attitude, even on the rainy days, especially Amanda. She's a great help and a good person at heart. The people here are very kind in every which way. To Miss. Kym, I just want to say Thank You! once again.

Week 4

Amira:
Love is blind. You can’t find it if you don’t look for it because it’s hard to find somebody that you can love and trust for the rest of your life.

Tiera:
I really enjoy the opportunities that come with this internship. Today we’re looking for ads so that we can make goodie bags for the fashion show that's coming up. I really love fashion. I love going out to go shopping, and dressing up and looking pretty. Hey, what can I say I’m a girlie girl. But I really do enjoy working here. Can't wait to blog for the Global Fusion Concert!!!

Toya:
Life is something we sometimes take for granted. We receive love from those who love us and treat them wrong. Every day we wake up saying how much we hate our lives, never stopping and taking the time out to tell Jesus “thank you” for waking us up this morning. So from today on I will live every day like it was my last.

 
Global Fusion

Amira:
My goal at global Fusion was to learn how to interview stars. At the same time it was super hot and there was so many people.

Toya:
On Saturday I was given the chance to attend Global Fusion along with some of my fellow interns. We had fun there and I must say there was a lot of work that needed to be done. The heat was tearing my skin up and taking my energy away. However, I made it through the day and was also given the chance to see some rappers from around the neighborhood. Therefore, if I could offer any advice to future interns about Global Fusion it would be to dress comfortable and relax.

Tiera:
I really look forward to going to the event this Saturday. It seems as though it's a great opportunity. I know I keep saying that, but I’m just really enjoying this job. I plan on taking advantage of it.

Web Research

Amira:

Do you think dropping out of high school is a smart choice? I don’t think it’s a smart idea, because you won’t make it in real life. Some people do things without thinking, and they usually follow the wrong people. They see people doing things, making a little money, then they want to do the same. If you drop out of school, there’s a chance that you can go back to school, and finish what you missed, but most people don’t go back because they get into the streets, in jail, or dead. Then they just believe that they can’t make it. Eventually their lives end up being all about drugs and other things. They think that they are going to get rich, and that’s not going never happen, they’re just dreaming. I say that because how are you going to be rich with no education. I mean, it’s possible but it’s very rare. But nobody can tell you what to do with your life it’s all up to you.

Rate of drop-outs: Over the last decade, between 347,000 and 544,000 10th through 12th grade students left school each year without successfully completing a high school program. State dropout rates represent the proportion of young people ages sixteen through twenty-four who are out of school, and have not earned a high school credential. In October 2000, 3.8million young adults were not enrolled in high school and had not completed high school.

 Tiera:
I surfed the web and it seems to be a lot of violence among teens. I feel as though that teens should become more involved in school activities, so that they can stay out of trouble in the streets

Toya:
Man shot in the head, woman ran over in a shoot out: On July 29, 2010 in Christiana, Delaware around 1:00 am, a shooting occurred. During this shoot out a man was shot in his head and a woman was run over by car when the gun fire happened . Police say the shooting started from an argument in a home nearby. Reading this article I was pulled into this article. For example, both victims were innocent and are now suffering all because people want to act dumb. My opinion is that we as the human race need to just relax and put the guns down.

 Week 7

Toya:
Had a blast this weekend with my family and friends. However it is almost time for me to say my good byes to those I love around me. Yes, I am off to college on August 20th and I am more than scared. My fear of being away is failing. When I think of others I know that went off to college and failed, and how people talked about them, it makes me scared. That is why I am afraid to be away from my family, but they are the reason I am in school in the first place. So I guess I have to turn my fear into confidence.

 Tiera:
Today is a new day, it’s a new me. I'm leaving all the bad things and people alone. That's the way I feel and nobody can change the new me.

Amira:

Everyday I turn around I see somebody my age pregnant. It's crazy because you would think that they still want to enjoy teenage life. But, that’s the kids today.