Booker T. Washington once conveyed, “I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed” (BrainyQuote, 2001). There are various ways and numerous extents to which success can be determined. This difference of opinion could be due perhaps to the diversities of cultures and ethnicities or a simple matter of personal perspective. Many Americans today judge their success based solely on tangible attainments, such as how much money they have, what neighborhood they live in, and how many or what kind of car(s) they drive. Others may connect to satisfaction via their social status or even their last name. While all of
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I began going to school at the age of 4. The first school that I was enrolled in was a French based school. As I learned how to communicate effectively in English, I was also introduced to the basics of the French language. My second pre-kindergarten school was a Christian school. This school is significant in my development because, it was there that I was taught my favorite Bible verse (Proverbs 3:5-6). I furthered my education at an elementary school that is categorized as a magnet school. Magnet schools are designed to draw students throughout a school district as opposed to the students that live only within the area. This institution not only afforded me the opportunity to interact with a more diverse student body, but it also presented me with a chance to learn another foreign language, …show more content…
360). My mother’s youngest sister and I have a durable relationship as such. Often times we would talk about my position at the law firm and my potential to become a successful attorney. One evening while visiting my aunt, we began a conversation about my future. She asked if I had any thoughts of going to college. Shockingly, I had recently considered it. She proceeded to paint a vivid illustration of me going to college, earning a degree and ultimately starting my own practice. I felt empowered by her words as the excitement and anticipation grew. I believed the coming years would propose to me much success and an entire world of opportunities that I
I began going to school at the age of 4. The first school that I was enrolled in was a French based school. As I learned how to communicate effectively in English, I was also introduced to the basics of the French language. My second pre-kindergarten school was a Christian school. This school is significant in my development because, it was there that I was taught my favorite Bible verse (Proverbs 3:5-6). I furthered my education at an elementary school that is categorized as a magnet school. Magnet schools are designed to draw students throughout a school district as opposed to the students that live only within the area. This institution not only afforded me the opportunity to interact with a more diverse student body, but it also presented me with a chance to learn another foreign language, …show more content…
360). My mother’s youngest sister and I have a durable relationship as such. Often times we would talk about my position at the law firm and my potential to become a successful attorney. One evening while visiting my aunt, we began a conversation about my future. She asked if I had any thoughts of going to college. Shockingly, I had recently considered it. She proceeded to paint a vivid illustration of me going to college, earning a degree and ultimately starting my own practice. I felt empowered by her words as the excitement and anticipation grew. I believed the coming years would propose to me much success and an entire world of opportunities that I