Oh how I was so wrong. I struggled so horribly in that class, I thought it would never end. I dreaded each day to go there, because I knew I would have to learn something new, and then in turn be left alone for the homework and flounder. I would have a few spurts where I could do things well in class and that made me feel good, but most of the time I just wanted to drop that class.…
It does not matter how many times I have done it; I will always have this rather uneasy feeling of doing it. Ironically, I love doing it. It transfigured my life. Talented. Gifted.…
Math class was the most balanced. We learned a lot and was also able to have fun. This class was the class where we all settled down and reflected on the jokes and crazy things we did throughout the day. As time got closer to two-forty, we began to pack up and line up in the hall to go to the buses. In the bus hall we were not allowed to make a sound.…
Growing up is a strange concept. The way our minds and our character grow come from the hardships and struggles that life sets in front of us. People handle situations differently. Some people decide to give up when faced with a difficult decision or situation. That 's not how I chose to handle things when I went through a very difficult year.…
Freshman Gone Wild When freshman first set foot inside of the dorms, they have high hopes. They don’t see a rundown sink or a cracked window, they see freedom. They see freedom from parents, fun nights, and no rules. Sometimes, freshman who come in the dorm learn to manage their time and handle their responsibilities. While others tend to lose focus, become lazy, irresponsible, and ultimately start failing their classes.…
I liked how we got to choose a partner, but there was more work. Definitely make sure that you get everything done in time. Overall, this project was fun and I wouldn't mind doing it again. By Michael…
Growing up in a small town, post-secondary education was not always something that was expected of students, if you had some “career ready” skills you were considered in good standing; college was for the more intelligent students. However, I always knew that college was something I wanted to pursue. Although I may not have known what I wanted to do just yet, I knew furthering my education was a necessity. As I advanced through grade school, I realized my like of money and budgeting, and therefore discovered the field of accounting and knew it would be something I would not only enjoy doing but something I would thrive at.…
To myself, the noble. How can I find a single reason to stay alive when the shining light of yesterday is a promise on borrowed time? It’s a dream warped by sadness, a world in pieces that I am obligated to rebuild in her name. Success simply means we get to move on with our lives but move forward sharing the profits with friends. Failure is not an option for failure would mean we should kill ourselves for the disgrace of defeat would be too shameful to bear.…
I am no stranger to the struggles that my family has faced to give me the opportunities I have now. Growing up working hard was something of a second nature to me; there was no goal in mind but trying my best. I now see how my diligent work can be paid off and I am willing to put in my all if it means a brighter future. College will not only give me the chance to prove to myself that no obstacle in life is unconquerable but to also provide a secure future for me and my family. As the oldest child, I am the one that paves a path for my sibling.…
It is often said that teenagers begin discovering themselves in high school, but I did the opposite- I lost myself. The source of my pleasure and delight shifted from books to parties, writing to boys, and video-games to my social life. Something within me desperately craved to be normal- to no longer be the girl that gets harassed and ostracized for being an “appalling nerd” and because of this, vital aspects of my personality began to change and I morphed into an entirely different person. Through this journey, I learned that my self-hate was a catalyst for self-love and appreciation. Having always been considered an unusual girl in the eyes of my peers, I'd never been truly comfortable in my skin.…
Growing up in inner city Baltimore was not easy at all. I have seen so many horrifying things at such a young age. Countless times I have seen crackheads slumped over like zombies walking throughout the neighborhoods I called home. I have been to countless memorial services, vigils, and funerals for people who were senselessly murdered in the streets. I have even been grazed by a stray bullet during a routine drive-by while playing in my front yard.…
The time came to receive acceptance or rejection letter from Middle College; I was the most worried I have been so far. The first letter I received was a rejection letter, I was terrible sad that I wasn’t accepted, but I felt that there must have been a reason. A month or a few weeks before orientation I got a call that they were going to accept me. My parents and I are so happy I was accepted.…
“What?” “You’re lying!” “Wait a week and rethink this.” Those are the true words of motivation bestowed upon me when my family and friends discovered I was enlisting in the United States Navy.…
Through my experience, my freshman and sophomore years as a musician were terrifying. On top of the shock of the new atmosphere at school, I had to play my instrument with and in front of others, which was quite a stretch for me at the time. I would always beat myself up about minute mistakes I had glorified during rehearsals, playing tests, and especially auditions. However, after I did not make an Illinois Allstate ensemble my junior year, my approach to these nerve-wracking situations completely changed. Instead of thinking failing negatively, those uncomfortable experiences actually made me improve as I had taken more auditions.…
Success is one of the most prominent paths that we choose to pursue. But what does it mean to be successful? Success is defined as an accomplishment of a goal, even if it takes years of attaining, every individual thrives to procure a level of success. College sparks a gateway to success, surmounting various obstacles and creating numerous opportunities. Graduating from college creates a sense of accomplishment and clarity.…