Blog 7: Student Experience Paper

When I began high school, I was unaware of the use of substance and alcohol. It was not until I went to my first high school party at a friend's house until I became aware of this drink. Seeing the way alcohol were changing all these people behavior began to frighten me. I was peer-pressured many times, but I could not get myself to take a cup. I could not stand the stench that came from it. My parents have always told me that I should not allow anyone to force me to do anything and that I was in control of it. I remembered as I continued into my high school career, many of my friends were not only indulging in alcohol at parties, but they even began drinking it at school. I was disgusted. I did not understand what these kids got out of drinking. Later in the school year, my school counselor became aware of this and brought in a specialist, who main focus was to persuade teen about the dangers of underage drinking. The Specialist gave us a brief lecture and also showed us videos about young teens who's live had been corrupted or taken away shortly due to the effects of underage drinking. I know many students woke up that day because changes began to happen. Many people decided to stop drinking. Even though not everyone was moved by the stories the specialist told us, he knew and I knew that for those he could reach out to their lives would never be the same again. Till today I am glad these type of people are available because the way our generation is moving, too many people are being corrupted due to underage drinking and many other substances.