My first few months at esthetics school have been an amazing experience. It has taught me more than just about esthetics. My class at esthetics school wasn’t what I was expecting. My class alone has more adult students, than ones my age. This was a bit nerve-racking my first day, when we all introduced ourselves and everyone said their age. Many of my fellow classmates are married and with children, and then there’s me, an eighteen year old who barely knows how to drive on the highway. But really, I had nothing to fear the first day, as I’m so grateful to be surrounded by such amazing women that I have really begun to look up to, not only in esthetics but in life. I have really enjoyed studying what I have such a big passion for. It has made me very grateful for the times in high school, where I actually paid attention in biology and chemistry class. But, for every student, no matter where you are, there are challenges. As my school’s attendance goes by hours instead of days, it has been challenging and stressful, (especially if I get sick and have to make-up a class). It’s challenging because every second you miss (in a class), you have to make up in order to graduate. For my program, I need 600 hours of class. Thankfully though, my school is very helpful for making up days. I can’t really complain about stress though, when I’m sitting almost every day getting a facial, or some other kind of service. I love being able to practice with real people. It especially makes it fun being able to work on your friends, and even some days we get to work with real clients. It really helps to prepare you. At first it was very scary working with a real client but now it’s really fun. It’s like playing “Spa” as a kid with your friends again. I’m really looking forward to these next few months as I am starting to finish up at esthetics school. This opportunity would not have been possible without MVYouth. I am so grateful for their support and helping me be able to do what I have a passion for. I’m looking forward to my future, and I’m excited to see what’s next!