Finally My First Meeting!!

When I met Jose Casaraez for the first time at the TCU Bookstore, I was pleased and excited that I had found a partner who showed up for the meeting. Jose is 22 years old and maintains the grounds at TCU. He informed me that he dropped out of high school during the second semester of his senior year; he almost made it to graduation! After he told me this, I knew that this young man had to accomplish his goal of passing the GED test. Jose seemed determined and eager, as well. Once we had told each other basic information about ourselves, we looked online for a location and date when Jose could take the test; we found several websites that listed information about taking the GED exam in Fort Worth. It was Jose's idea to look for information about locations and dates which told me that he is proactive about obtaining his goal and wants to set a tangible date to achieve it. At the end of the meeting, we flipped through the GED prep book he bought and decided on several lessons that he could work on until our next meeting. Jose seemed naturally sharp-minded and eager to learn, so I am certain that the course of his life will change after he obtains his GED. Without a doubt, he will be able to find a better, more high paying job that will challenge him intellectually. I feel touched and moved to be a part of an experience that will put endless positive changes in Jose's life.