College Admissions Essay: The Person Who Changed My Life

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In a society where celebrities are the star of the show and people care more about the number of likes they have on social media than showing the people they love how much they care about them, it is easy for anyone to forget the impact they have on our society. Every person was put on this planet for a reason bigger than we can imagine, but it is our job to put in the hard work and effort to make the most of ourselves. I constantly hear people making remarks like, ¨how am I going to make a difference, I´m just one person¨ or ¨I wouldn't make a difference,¨ but that is where they are wrong. If it weren't for each and every little drop of water that makes up our immense ocean, what would be left? Our planet would not be able to thrive without the water. Nevertheless, that same concept applies to all 7.4 billion people on this world. We all have contributions to …show more content…
I, personally, have many goals and aspirations for myself. At the University of Missouri-Kansas City I am passionate about pursuing a degree in dermatology nursing or dentistry. Each of these degrees involve a lot of hard work and dedication. Getting my degree at UMKC is the best option for me to grow as a person. I will get the opportunity to meet a variety of people who have different stories than me, and learning about other people in our society is the first step in making a change. If I am able to even start a ripple in this huge ocean we live in, I believe I can single-handedly change this world for the better. It all starts with just one drop, and I plan to be that drop. To diffuse myself and spread my love for others until others feel so overwhelmed they must join in. Consequently, I know I may not be able to change our nation or society as a whole, but if I am able to spread love, joy, and happiness to even a community of people, we will see an infinite ripple

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