The Influence of Grandpa There have been a few life events that have taken place that that will drive me to reach my academic goals at Colorado Christian University; one in particular; a visit involving my Grandpa. As a child his influence played a major role in my life, and even from beyond the grave he has influenced me to strive to fulfill what I was meant to do in life. First of all there are a few things about me you need to know. Upon graduating High School in 2004, I applied and was accepted to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Initially, I wanted to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, because of my desire to help people in need. Then I had a change of heart and because of my interest in Science, I started taking
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Inside the folder were a graduation ceremony program, and a Bachelor of Science Degree. Then my Grandmother told me a story about Grandpa and his education. When he was 16 he enlisted in the Army, fought in both the Korean and Vietnam War. By the time Grandpa was 37, he had spent over 20 years in the Army and had not completed his education. So, he decided to go back to school. In the Graduation ceremony program was his name (Melvin Holifield) along with my Father and my Uncle. Even though he was 40 years old he went back to school to achieve his goals and ultimately graduate with his sons. To me this was beyond inspiring from the most influential person that has ever been in my life. Now, here I am almost 30 years and have decided that I'm not going to settle for a degree I don’t want. Nor am I going to give in and be just another young mother who never finished her education. Grandpa has shown me that it’s never too late to achieve the goals you have in life. To me, his inspiration will allow me to achieve my educational goals at Colorado Christian University, and ultimately become the nurse that I’ve always wanted to
Inside the folder were a graduation ceremony program, and a Bachelor of Science Degree. Then my Grandmother told me a story about Grandpa and his education. When he was 16 he enlisted in the Army, fought in both the Korean and Vietnam War. By the time Grandpa was 37, he had spent over 20 years in the Army and had not completed his education. So, he decided to go back to school. In the Graduation ceremony program was his name (Melvin Holifield) along with my Father and my Uncle. Even though he was 40 years old he went back to school to achieve his goals and ultimately graduate with his sons. To me this was beyond inspiring from the most influential person that has ever been in my life. Now, here I am almost 30 years and have decided that I'm not going to settle for a degree I don’t want. Nor am I going to give in and be just another young mother who never finished her education. Grandpa has shown me that it’s never too late to achieve the goals you have in life. To me, his inspiration will allow me to achieve my educational goals at Colorado Christian University, and ultimately become the nurse that I’ve always wanted to