In college, it’s very easy to get wrapped up in schoolwork, jobs, internships, etc. Sometimes you forget to take a step
back and remember where you came from and how you got there. There’s a special
program that I hold close to my heart that I want to dedicate this post to. NYC
SALT, “ a non-profit photography program serving inner city teenager. Through
professionally led instruction, we seek to engage, inspire and empower kids to
have a voice in their world and become all that they are created to be.” To the
public this might seem like a well-crafted mission statement used to appeal to
the masses. Looking at this statement now, I know all too well how accurate
these words are. SALT was so much more than just an after school program to me,
it was a home away from home. As a kid I was always interested in photography,
which is what first brought me to their front door. Little did I know I would
learn so much more then just photography skills. They taught that sometimes
things don’t come automatically; every skill requires you to keep working on it
week by week; each time improving just a little more. They taught me to always
be open to criticism, because every critic is a new opportunity to learn. At
SALT, I learned to look deeper into things and find different meanings. I
remember when our assignment was to shoot clutter; I took a picture of my
grandmother’s room. At the time, I just saw a messy room; although now, after
my grandmother has passed away, I see so much more in my own picture. I see so
much of whom she was and what she believed in, (things I wouldn’t normally see in
glammed up pictures of her). SALT was more than just a photography class. They
took the time to help whenever we needed them. When it came to inquiring about
scholarships, or just looking over college essays they were always there. So I
just wanted to give a big THANK YOU to everyone at SALT, although I don’t show
it enough, I really appreciate everything you’ve done for me. You’ve helped
shape who I am today.NYC SALT
In college, it’s very easy to get wrapped up in schoolwork, jobs, internships, etc. Sometimes you forget to take a step
back and remember where you came from and how you got there. There’s a special
program that I hold close to my heart that I want to dedicate this post to. NYC
SALT, “ a non-profit photography program serving inner city teenager. Through
professionally led instruction, we seek to engage, inspire and empower kids to
have a voice in their world and become all that they are created to be.” To the
public this might seem like a well-crafted mission statement used to appeal to
the masses. Looking at this statement now, I know all too well how accurate
these words are. SALT was so much more than just an after school program to me,
it was a home away from home. As a kid I was always interested in photography,
which is what first brought me to their front door. Little did I know I would
learn so much more then just photography skills. They taught that sometimes
things don’t come automatically; every skill requires you to keep working on it
week by week; each time improving just a little more. They taught me to always
be open to criticism, because every critic is a new opportunity to learn. At
SALT, I learned to look deeper into things and find different meanings. I
remember when our assignment was to shoot clutter; I took a picture of my
grandmother’s room. At the time, I just saw a messy room; although now, after
my grandmother has passed away, I see so much more in my own picture. I see so
much of whom she was and what she believed in, (things I wouldn’t normally see in
glammed up pictures of her). SALT was more than just a photography class. They
took the time to help whenever we needed them. When it came to inquiring about
scholarships, or just looking over college essays they were always there. So I
just wanted to give a big THANK YOU to everyone at SALT, although I don’t show
it enough, I really appreciate everything you’ve done for me. You’ve helped
shape who I am today.
I'm Young, I'm Sexy, and I'm Broke
If you guys are really interested in
traveling and want good advice on places to go/things to do, I would definitely
recommend: Off Track Planet’s Traveling for the Young, Sexy and the Broke.
It is hands down my favorite travel book! I
first came across it at an Urban Outfitters, and it immediately left an
impression on me. I didn’t buy it right then and there, but I made a mental
note that I would to buy it soon. One day, I got really eager to find out what
it was all about so I bought the e-book. I don’t know if I’ve ever inhaled a
book that quickly, but it in a matter of a few hours I was done. I kept
flipping back and forth through the pages; which got annoying after a while on
my iPad. That’s when I decided I needed to buy the physical copy. Now that I
have the physical book, I can flip through the pages whenever I want. What I
love about this book is that it’s so relatable. When I travel I enjoy looking
at historical monuments for a while, but I am much more interested in
experiencing the life as a local. I like walking around the streets at random
and getting my party on at midnight. A lot of other travel books I’ve come
across always sound like they are geared towards older tourist who want to
spend most of their time at historical attractions. This book feels like
someone my age is talking to me about traveling and its giving me all the
advice I was REALLY looking for. Also, if you get the book and immediately get
hooked like I did Off Track Planet also keeps a magazine blog that posts a new
issue every Tuesday. It’s my home screen
when I open safari, hahaha. But seriously guys if you’re interested check
it out. The book really opened my eyes to places I didn’t know I wanted to go
to, Thailand for example, Check it out!
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