California FFA News Fall 2015 | Page 13

Alumni in Action... Michelle Jimenez from Soledad FFA Have you ever been asked: “What do you want to do when you grow up?” It’s a difficult question to answer – a question I never really liked. The world is full of many opportunities, so how do you discover the career that is meant for you? For me, without FFA, I am certain I would not have discovered such a dynamic, challenging and fun career in agriculture. My story starts as a shy, timid freshman joining FFA simply because I thought raising a pig would be fun. I never dreamt selecting an Ag class my 8th grade year would change my life. Not only did FFA allow me to meet my best friends, travel around North America and become a leader, it helped shape me into the person I am. For that, I am thankful! I look back at my “blue and gold” days and know that FFA helped me secure and advance in the career I have now. W