Throughout my childhood, I have watched my parents struggle financially. My mother has been in debt, and my father has had to struggle to help my mother. They encourage me to attend college, so I can have a better future. College is essential to me because it is the gateway to more opportunities. I plan to earn my bachelor 's degree in either counseling or social work, so I can help those who are in need. Attending college has always been a vision that I want to make real because of everything that I have …show more content…
Every time that I remind myself that I will be in college soon, it frightens me, but college is the only gateway that I can pass through to reach my long-term career goal. The only component that could prevent me from attending college is the cost. Paying for college will be a huge issue for me once I go to college. Since my parents cannot afford to pay for my college education, the financial responsibility will fall on me. That is what injects fear into my body, all of the debt will be placed in my hands, therefore, I will be bound to take out