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2010 TWLC Student Spotlight

Because there is something for everyone at the TWLC, we hope to show students how their personal interests can develop into an exciting career. Below you'll find what the students themselves had to say about their experiences at the TWLC.

  


James


Age: 10 1/2

Grade: 5

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
I like to play golf because it just is very fun. Dissecting the squid was very sloppy, but fun!

What classes have you taken at the Learning Center?
Marine Science and learning a little about building a car from Mr. Esmilla.

Which class was your favorite and why?
Science, because it's the most interesting. Specifically, Marine Science, because it's the best part of science.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
Acting, because it's very fun! I can make lots of money, too. Or a director of a TV show.

What are some of your hobbies?
Sleeping, playing on the computer, playing with my dog, eating and watching TV shows that I've missed on the computer.



Sarah


Age: 10

Grade: 5

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
I like the golfing, the dissection and the computer work.

What classes have you taken at the Learning Center?
Marine Biology - Sea Science.

Which class was your favorite and why?
Computer, because you get to do cool stuff.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
I want to be a veterinarian because I love animals.

What are some of your hobbies?
Swimming, handball and basketball.



Azriel


Age: 10

Grade: 5

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
What I like most about the Learning Center is when we dissected a squid, played golf and did graphic art.

What classes have you taken at the Learning Center?
I went to the Clubhouse.

Which class was your favorite and why?
My favorite class is Clubhouse because I got to do graphic art.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
When I grow up, I want to be a soccer player. My backup plan is a teacher for gym in junior high school.

What are some of your hobbies?
My hobbies are soccer and some other sports.



Karen


Age: 9 1/2

Grade: 5

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
Golf, dissecting a squid and building robot models.

What classes have you taken at the Learning Center?
Marine Science and building robots.

Which class was your favorite and why?
Mrs. Webb's, because we built robots and programmed them to move.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
Be a judge in a court for families and children.

What are some of your hobbies?
Soccer, handball and tennis.



Benison


Age: 17

Grade: 12

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
It's a good environment for children to learn, the overall atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing, and the friendly workers are always ready to help you.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
I want to get a government job such as a politician because I want to be a part of the governing society of the country.

What are some of your hobbies?
Guitar, drums, basketball, hanging out with my friends.



Melissa


Age: 17

Grade: 12

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
It reaches out to kids not only in the area but in other cities; it's organized, and the overall mood of the place is safe; and the people here are extremely amicable and available.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
The psychological field or a teacher. I enjoy learning about humans in general. Whether it be behavior, the mind or attitude, I love exploring the human mind.

What are some of your hobbies?
I enjoy volleyball, singing, music and basketball.



Tae Min


Age: 17

Grade: 12

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
It is a good center for those of all ages to learn and expand their abilities in academics, society and so forth. There are helpful mentors that are always searching for those in need. The facility provides for all needs.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
I want to be an architect or a politician. An architect in that I can help build a foundation for families in need and prove to make a difference in the lives of those who deem necessary for help.

What are some of your hobbies?
Guitar, basketball, hanging out with friends, photography, singing.



Kristy


Age: 17

Grade: 12

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
Very organized and clean, open to all students and a wonderful place to learn and study.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
Anchorwoman, politics, business.

What are some of your hobbies?
Tennis and music (voice and instruments).



Bhumi


Age: 16

Grade: 12

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
The facilities and the staff; that it's open to all students of all ages; and the help and support the students get to assist them in school and in their future.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
Pre-med. I want to become a doctor because I have always loved to help people and my community.

What are some of your hobbies?
Bowling, traveling, cultural dancing, listening to music and reading fiction novels.



Damon


Age: 10

Grade: 5

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
What I liked most were golf, DIY setting and lunch.

What classes have you taken at the TWLC?
Marine Science.

Which class was your favorite and why?
My favorite is Club House because it was cool.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
I want to be a USA soldier because it looks cool.

What are some of your hobbies?
Skating, dirt biking and DMX.



Angelica


Age: 10

Grade: 5

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
Playing golf, using the computers and dissecting the squid.

What classes have you taken at the TWLC?
Marine Science and Robots.

Which class was your favorite and why?
Engineering, because you can build stuff and test them out.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
I want to be a vet because I love animals and I care about them no matter what.

What are some of your hobbies?
I love playing soccer because I am good at goalie.



Nick


Age: 10

Grade: 5

What are three things you like most about the Learning Center?
I like the golfing range here. I also liked the class of Marine Science and Visual Arts.

What classes have you taken at the TWLC?
Marine Science class.

Which class was your favorite and why?
Marine Science, because that was the only class I took.

What career(s) are you interested in and why?
[I want to play] baseball because it's fun, and [I like being] part of a team. My backup job is being the manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

What are some of your hobbies?
Baseball, football, soccer, basketball and sleeping in.