A Beautiful Ending

Source: Personal I've been attending a community college for the past three years and I've finally decided it's time to transfer to a four-year university. I've filled out applications, decided on a great school and am finishing up my semester as best as I know how. I don't know if I've ever mentioned it but I'm double majoring in American Studies and American Indian Studies. I also don't know if I've ever mentioned that I'm Ojibwe (along with Puerto Rican and Scottish). Yesterday I had my American Studies course (The 60's: Culture vs. Counter-Culture) I was asked to give a mini lecture/discussion opening on cultural appropriation. I felt it went quite well despite my initial nerves. My classmates were exceptionally attentive and understanding and the conversation that followed my presentation was thought-provoking. I was thanked by a few people and my teacher said I did quite well. He also said I'm going to make a good teacher. I'm still riding cloud 9, if you can't tell. It just felt good getting the topic talked about. It also felt good knowing that my voice was appreciated and that I evoked thoughtfulness in others. If this is anything like teaching really is I think I've finally made the right choice. I really couldn't think of how different my life would be if I hadn't gone to this school out of high school. The experiences, the courses, the extraordinary teachers and respectful peers have all given me something that is invaluable. I couldn't ask for a better ending to this period of my life.