The 17-year-old me is determined, hard-working, and understands the struggle of having little money, so I would know that the scholarship would not go to waste; she would use it so that her parents can ease their worry about how she is going to go to college, since they are not able to make any contributions. Knowing that her family earns little income, she has spent most of her high school years dedicating her time to her schoolwork, hoping that she would be qualified to earn scholarships during her senior year. During the other majority of her time, she has volunteered for over 300 hours at various locations and participating in school clubs and activities. I would know that the 17-year-old me relishes these activities, and would continue participating during college as well. …show more content…
She attends a magnet school, in which she is enrolled in the emergency medical services (EMS) program, where she learned she has a passion for helping others and wants to pursue a healthcare