Many situations in life will occur to make a person contemplate their previous actions and wonder if the choices they made were the correct ones. I’ve had my share of mistakes, miscalculations, and atrocious behavior (more than I would like to admit).
Deciding to drop out of college and enter the Air Force has been a double edged sword for me. On the positive side, I was able to travel to my lifelong dream destination, Japan, and live there for almost 4 years. I was able to make a name for myself in the dance scene, and truly embraced the culture. The downside (minus the unnecessary verbal and mental abuse I sustained while in the service) was that I never acquired my Bachelor’s degree.
As I made plans late last year to come back and teach English/Dance in Japan for a living this year, I have reached a major road block. In order for a Japanese company to sponsor an American for a full time job, the applicant needs to have at least a Bachelor’s degree. The alternative would be getting a student visa, but that is too expensive and would not provide me the substantial income needed to make a living in Japan.
Now the question comes to mind: Do I regret dropping out of college? Do I give up my dream to teach? Do I have enough talent and experience to make my life work the way I want it to?
Currently sitting desk, typing this message, I cannot help but be thankful for everything I have gone through. All the things I’ve done correctly as well as all the mistakes I’ve made have helped get me where I am today. Loving parents, select group of supportive friends, brothers and sisters, revamped dance crew LO3, a full time job. I am truly blessed to be where I am today.
“There are no regrets, just lessons learned.”
I try to live by this quote now. I constantly study philosophies and psychologies, trying to better understand myself, so that I may help others better understand themselves. That is why I want to become both an English teacher and a dance teacher. To be able to help people communicate better; not just by words, but body language as well.
I will find a way, through whatever diversity, to achieve my goals. I have no regrets, and will use the lessons I’ve learned throughout my life as guiding tools.
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