Step 2: Think About Your Aspirations (Vision) Think about your dreams and goals for the future, and the qualities you want to represent your life. Your future goals might include things you want to learn, accomplish, or experience, or places you want to explore or visit.

Step 3: Gather Inspiration & Create Your Vision Board Thinking about your hopes and goals from Step 2, write words, statements, or draw pictures that will remind you of the dreams and goals you have for yourself – the things you want to do.

Step 4: Reflect and Personalize After High School... Take a step back and look at your vision board. Reflect on the images and words you’ve chosen, and how they represent your dreams and aspirations. Is this how you see yourself now? Is this how you see yourself in a few years from now? Does the vision you’ve created reflect what matters most to you? Does it help you to think of how your actions today will help you get to your goals?

Words that describe me:
Creative, Loyal, Funny, Focused, Honest, Curious

What makes me unique:
I love photography and I see the world differently through a camera lens. I also speak two languages (English and Spanish), which helps me connect with more people.

My values:
Kindness, Hard work, Family, Honesty, Growth

Accomplishments:

• Won 1st place in a regional art competition

• Got a summer internship at a local news station

• Maintained a 3.7 GPA while helping take care of my little siblings

Challenges I’ve overcome:

• Moving to a new school in 9th grade

• Learning to speak up in class

• Managing anxiety and learning self-care

Step 2: Think About Your Aspirations (Vision)

Short-Term Goals (Next 6-12 months):

• Join the yearbook or photography club

• Apply to a journalism summer camp

• Practice public speaking once a week

Long-Term Goals (Next 3-5 years):

• Get accepted into a college with a strong media/communications program

• Travel to New York City and visit major news outlets

• Start a photojournalism blog

• Stay connected to my culture and community

Step 3: Gather Inspiration & Create Your Vision Board

Words/Phrases for My Board:

• “Tell stories that matter.”

• “Be bold. Be heard.”

• “The lens you choose changes everything.”

• “Representation matters.”

Target Dates:

• Start blog: Summer after junior year

• College apps: Fall of senior year

• NYC trip: Before I turn 20

Step 4: Reflect and Personalize

When I look at my vision board, I see someone who's creative, driven, and ready to make an impact. I want to use my voice and photography to tell real stories — especially from people in my community who don’t always get heard.

Right now, I’m learning, growing, and figuring things out — but every step I take, even small ones, is helping me build that future. Staying focused, asking for help when I need it, and believing in myself are part of my path forward.