Being the first person in my family to even consider college, I have had many challenges put in my way. I have set goals for myself that I will achieve. I will not only be the only person in my family to go to college, but I will excel in college. I will use the knowledge I gained in high school to excel in my career. Growing up I was raised by my mother and grandmother. I have never met my father; therefore, I grew up with a very small family. For my mother being a single mom was a challenge, but she did it well. When I was in the 8th grade, my mother fell into drug addiction, which led me to live with my aunt and uncle. Because my aunt and uncle aren't my legal guardians, the school district labeled me homeless. I have lived with my
