11 Things I Have Improved and Learned While at FCS
1. I learned how to build a credit score and how bad it can be once you get bad credit.
2. I have widely improved on keeping my room cleaner; before, you couldn’t see an inch of my floor.
3. I have learned how to budget and save money ($60.00 grocery money).
4. I have resisted peer pressure even at the cost of friendship. (Responsible)
5. I have improved on approaching my peers in a better, more calm manner.
6. I have personally improved my relationship with my mother by accepting the ROR. She pays. (A friend, nothing more).
7. I got my driver’s license. (My first step towards independence. Courage). I was scared to drive or ever be on the road alone – I never thought I would ever drive. I had a car for two years which I never touched – I was too scared.
8. I have improved in school and am not stressing out over it – you should have seen me last semester.
9. I have furthermore learned how to put together a support team and not to run away from those who care about you; don’t burn bridges.
10. I finally learned how to look for an apartment. (Budget, income.) Take into consideration gas or electric heat. (Will there be a gas bill?)
Example: A price 3 beds, 11/2 bath – $550 a month. Includes gas-$100, trash-$20, sewer-$20, electricity-$100.
Apartment, I bed, $550 a month, electricity-$100.
Which do you think is more reasonable?
11. Personally, I’ve learned the value of time-during my last “down time” before I’m on my own. Did I learn anything?/ Did I take for granted?/ Was it time well spent?/ Did I learn everything I needed to in the time allotted?
