Ashlynn Morgan’s New Chapter of Life

Grisel Gonzalez
Editor
  Ashlynn Morgan, who participates in musical theater, choir, and the Bonneville Buzz, is a freshman at Bonneville High School. She expresses her desire to attend any college in Oregon near the ocean after graduating, but also states that staying in Idaho would be cheaper since it is in state and she would not have to drive as far to visit family. Attending college directly after graduating is her goal, as taking a gap year would not be beneficial for her because “[she] would want to keep taking year breaks.” To avoid falling into a gap-year cycle, Morgan has decided to study to become a couple’s therapist or a psychologist to help people with their mental health issues. If she were to pursue a career in therapy, she would be on the fence about staying in Idaho or moving somewhere like Oregon since she “hates the cold weather.” Although Morgan is unsure where she will end up, she is eager for new opportunities and exciting adventures.
  Morgan mentions that she is excited for college and her future because she wants to become more independent. She is looking forward to living on her own, buying her own food, and cleaning her own place. She does plan on keeping a job while attending college, as she says, “I’m probably just going to work at a random fast food place.” Morgan mentions that during the summer before college, she wants to spend her time camping and hanging out with friends as much as she can. Aside from her excitement, she is nervous about making her own food and states, “I’m not a good cook, not at all.” She talks about getting easily distracted and almost burning herself when using the oven. Hopefully Morgan will eventually learn how to cook in all her time spent in college.
  Morgan sees herself still attending college in five years. She mentions, “I’m not very sure how many years I’ll be in college for the job I want, but I know it’ll be more than four.” For Morgan’s specific career route, schooling can typically last seven to ten years. Morgan plans on getting ready for the many years of college ahead of her by “taking classes to prepare [herself] for college.” Classes Morgan might have to consider to become a therapist include Greek and Latin roots, lifespan development, abnormal psychology, statistics, anatomy and physiology. Morgan is thrilled to attend college to become more independent, experience new things, and meet new people. Although at times she may have her doubts, she has an amazing future ahead of her! 

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