text: It is no secret that many middle school students are hesitant when faced with the question of a prospective career. However, this is mainly because many have never explored the different opportunities that would lead them to their passions - after all, there is no regret when doing something that one loves. Subsequently, middle school is the perfect time to try new activities in order to determine a possible career path. Unlike high school, in which many people begin to feel the time-erasing effects of an overwhelming tide of work, middle school is a time for exploring one's own interests. When I started eighth grade, I enrolled in an elective called "Computers in Art", using programs to create digital animations. I hoped to develop my artistic abilities and apply my interest in art to the Transformers community. Unfortunately, the allotted fifty minutes was never enough; often, with no way of contacting my teammates, I had to resort to working on projects as time-consuming homework. On the other hand, if there happened to be an extracurricular dedicated to film making and animation, the two hours after school that I could spend working on my film - alongside my teammates - would be well worth it. Furthermore, the sheer experience led me to determine that art was definitely a career that I wish to pursue. On the other hand, I also have a deep interest in writing; unfortunately, with nobody to discuss those ideas with, many simply stay as conflicting ideas with the sole question of "Am I worthy enough to be an author someday?" Extracurriculars would allow me to reach out and explore the many opportunities that would lead me to a job that I enjoy.