Applicant #3: Chynna Resendes

Chynna Resendes is a 20-year-old from Amherstburg.

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My name is Chynna Resendes and I am a 20 year old University of Windsor student, majoring in social work. Like, each and every one of you, I have dreams that I aspire to reach. As a third year student, I want to obtain my Bachelor’s of Social Work, and move onto my Master’s of Social Work. Once completed, I hope to achieve acceptance into Teacher’s College at the University of Windsor. My dream is to be a social worker at a Children’s Aid, or perhaps as a principle at a school board.

This past semester has just finished, so it is vacation for four months. What will I be doing? Just like most of you, I will be working very hard between my two jobs in order to pay for my next semester. This is just the viscous cycle of being an independent student, isn’t it?

I love public-speaking, volunteering, working, studying, policy-making, event planning, fundraising, and advocacy. My experience as a Student Trustee for two years for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board has lead me to develop this profound passion for helping youth and young adults alike, be heard at the board table. In comparison to this position as a spokesperson for United Communities Credit Union and Libro Financial, it is important that the person chosen can effectively communicate the needs of his or her constituents.

I have planned several student engagement conferences, served on an Ontario Student Trustee Association, and network with agencies such as the Canadian Cancer Society, the United Way, Media Violence Awareness Committee, Community Living, Follow the Leader Foundation, and most importantly; incredible, thoughtful, and down-right passionate individuals like yourselves.

I want the chance to network, collaborate, and discuss the issues that you feel are the most important to you in regards to your financial success. After all, this is our credit union: and from the youngest to the oldest, we need our say.

So, I have introduced myself, now it’s your turn. I would love to hear from you, and your thoughts, dreams, and goals. It is time to show the corporate world that young adults have a voice, and a VERY GOOD ONE. Together, we will be heard!

Chynna's blog post:

Hello Beautiful People,

As young adults, we have many big dreams and goals, that we want to accomplish in our lifetime. Dreams are wonderful things aren’t they? They give us hope in times of trial; they offer us comfort in times of uncertainty. Dreams are wonderful tools of encouragement to work towards something greater. What could your dreams be? I obviously cannot answer that question myself, because your dream is different from mine, as it is unique to your personality, and what lies in your heart.

My dream is to teach internationally in either China, or Japan. I have dreams of travelling to continents, such as Australia and Africa, to discover a new culture. Currently, I have dreams to get a Master’s and a Teaching Degree. I would love to be able to own my own home because growing up I never lived in one apartment for more than a year, following the divorce of my parents. I think out of all my dreams, owning a home is the most important to me, because family, and love are associated with it.

I want to stress once again how wonderful dreams are to have. But, as a young adult, it is very important to recognize the difference between dreams and goals. Dreams are imaginative, and provide that happy-ending-feeling that we all need. But a goal is reachable, based on the outline you create for yourself to make into reality. So, how would you go about doing that? Write it down! Make a timeline for your goals. So let’s say your goal is a post-graduate trip to Europe with your friends (high school, college, or university). Set the date far enough in advance so that you can work the needed hours to save for it. Make a budget and add your budget into your timeline. Now think, is this a reasonable goal? This timeline is like, putting your goals-into-action! When you set yourself a deadline, you are more likely going to achieve it.

Now, you may be wondering, when I am going to give some hard-core financial advice. Well, here it is! Ready? Work hard, save hard, and the pay off in the end will be worth it. That’s it! Whether you’re saving for a trip abroad, or a car, or like me, a home, in time opportunity will fall into your hands. But don’t just sit there and wait: go to your local credit union and ask for financial advice about goal-planning. Perhaps inquire about loans that are available to students, or first-home buyers. At home, check the online banking information of your credit union, and use the Tools and Calculators function to help budget your needs. Libro, and United have made advice so easy to obtain. Best of all, they are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

So, with that being said, you have lots of opportunity ahead of you! Go ahead and try; after all, you never know where one path may lead you.

Anyway, until next time,

Chynna