Late Bloomer

When I was still in junior high school, I was the type of student who was quite introverted. I'm the student who sits near the back corners of our classroom. I'm a quiet person who rarely speaks in our room since I'm shy. It's unusual for me to have a conversation with someone in our room. Back then, I was not the type of student who prioritized his education. I only pass my activities and projects for compliance.

And look at me now, I'm an extrovert, and it usually kicks off the conversation. I'm aware of how much I've changed academically. I've evolved into a student who prioritizes his studies.

One reality is that I blossomed when I started college. Everything was different now. I think of myself as a late bloomer. And that’s what I will write about today.

A late bloomer is a person who, throughout their childhood and frequently into adulthood, looked to be average in their abilities. During his or her early school years, the late bloomer's grades are mediocre. That's right, and that's me. Furthermore, the late bloomer is unremarkable in any other way. He possesses a little or not at all in talents or abilities in academics or in crafts.

On the other hand, the late bloomer finally begins to shine. If he enrolls in college, he will go from a C average to a row of As. If the late bloomer is at work, he or she will progress from an unnoticed employee to a valuable employee.

The transition, however, did not happen overnight. It can also be triggered by a specific occurrence on a specific day or over a specific time period. A mediocre student might enroll in college and, after taking classes in a variety of subjects, discover one that piques his interest. It could be one he didn't get the opportunity to study in high school or one that delves further into a topic that was covered in high school. Because of his or her passion, the student excels. Someone's curiosity may be piqued by a new effort at work. 

Late bloomers do not magically become brilliant or gifted. They're most likely intrinsically motivated, which implies they're motivated from the inside out. Their inspiration comes from within. They aren't motivated by external rewards like grades or recognition. Their reward is the pleasure they get from learning or succeeding.

When a late bloomer discovers something that piques his interest enough for him to pursue it, he is said to "bloom." And I believe that is why I quite excel in college since I enjoy studying accounting subjects, and I owe a debt of gratitude to my mother, who was the one who urged me to take the BSA course.

A student who has never been exposed to the field of accountancy may decide to pursue a career in the field after taking an accountancy course in college. I, too, came from a science class, and my first choice for a career was electrical engineering, which is in line with my background. But I have taken a BSA course.

A young adult who had never seen the ocean or an aquarium may have taken advantage of the opportunity to go on an oceanic fishing excursion and discover his passion for sea life.

Exposing your child or siblings to a variety of topics and activities is a smart idea because finding a passionate interest can motivate a student to work hard and succeed. This isn't to mean you should overburden them with activities to the point that he doesn't have time for himself. It simply means that you want to provide opportunities for children to learn about a variety of topics.

You might be able to change your undermotivated, underachieving child or sibling into a highly motivated learner. In an ideal world, all students would be challenged at school, but this isn't always the case. Take heart if your child or sibling is struggling in school.  Like me, he might be a late bloomer. You may even be able to help him achieve his full potential.