College Admissions Essay: My Young Work Life

Living almost my entire life in literal poverty in a small, rural, mountain village, I felt poor. Although I did not have many of the same benefits that other kids had, looking back, I realize that we were never poor. We just did not have money. Nevertheless, I have always had the rich teachings of my parents, various wealthy relationships of friendship and most importantly, the affluent connection with my Savior and Heavenly Father. Even though I had all these treasures, I felt empty deep down and I never even noticed it. Throughout my adolescent years, numerous trials entered into my life. The deep frustration of bullying, peer pressure, and temptation are very real in a school where less than one percent of your peers share your faith. Nevertheless, these trials allowed me to …show more content…
The young work life required me to stand “in holy places, and be not moved". After that year of hardship, I was finally able to crawl out of the darkness and into the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the mission field. Currently in Mexico, I see my talents flourishing and am recognizing new abilities. The Spanish language is clinging to me as I embrace the culture and learn to love the people here. Consequently etching the fiery words of the gospel in my soul as I seek for truth in all diligence. Shooting out from beneath the ground, my potential as a child of God and my personality are taking root. Goals and plans for eternal life have been established which require me to live my life in the following order and manner: 1. Complete with God´s checkpoints for my life 2. Fulfill my desire to wipe out the financial dilemma 3. Use my talents, time goods, and energy to serve and aide God and my fellow men. My Goals and experiences make me a unique and grand contribution to the community of Brigham Young