AOIT Morningstar Marina Internship Blog 7

Although this internship was very enjoyable and I will be going back next year, I knew going into it that it had nothing to do with my future plans. I have always wanted to be a Elementary teacher since I was young and still do. Being a dockhand definitely did not change how I felt about that or where I wanted to go to college. I did learn that I still want to be an Elementary school teacher because of how much I love little kids. A lot of families come to the lake so as I'm working I see lots of children and talk to them. It was nice to be able to enjoy a big part of why I want to be a teacher while working a job that has no real relation to teaching. I also know that in the future if anyone needs help on a boat or pumping gas I can gladly help. Even though being a dockhand and working at a marina has nothing to do with teaching there is a small part of teaching involved. As I checked out people to use our rental boats I had to teach them how to use the boat in the best way. There is a little part of teaching in almost every job you will have, so I'm lucky to be able to have some aspect of my future in my summer internship last year.