At the beginning of freshman year my thoughts were revolving around any imaginable possibility of obtaining a full IB Diploma, a health profession academy’s CMA certification, a variety of AP courses, and manage to finish …show more content…
However, if I skipped it sophomore year, then I would be taking Spanish 4 in Junior year when, supposedly I should take Spanish 5. Again, I had no idea how to solve this problem. Nevertheless, I was determined to find a solution. Therefore, I spoke to my own Spanish teacher, Mrs. Smith who said, “I know your potential and realize that you are 100 percent capable of doing this, however the head of the spanish department may not agree”. I realized she was right because no one had done this before from what they know of. Hence, a disapproval due to the challenge. Although, I was very determined and decided to go talk to her myself. That day, I walked up to the spanish office, determined to persuade her. I walked in and greeted the teacher and proposed my request. At first she declined my request and said, “This is not possible”. Then she decided that if I think I am capable enough to skip an entire year of spanish, then why don't I explain and give my request in spanish. At the moment my time stood still, thinking. I did not know exactly what to say, but I started talking. As I explained, the spanish department head became more attentive as she observed my spanish skills. To my delight, she agreed, along with telling me to keep up during my missed year. Finally, my problem had been solves and I did in fact continue to study because only hard work leads to