You wouldn't believe the transformation and growth I’ve made from the person I was when I started high school three years ago. At 13 years old, I had a “rinse and repeat” lifestyle; my life revolved around my friends, the gym, and video games. I never listened when my siblings or parents tried to guide me in the right direction. I was a teacher's worst nightmare, slacking off, cutting class, and constantly being disruptive. All my friends messed around, so I thought, “Why can’t I? Why do I have to be the one who is responsible?”
Once I saw my grades at the end of freshman year, I was so disappointed in myself. It didn’t take long for me to realize that my “friends” and I were very different people. I saw that their reckless behaviors and drug abuse weren’t what I needed in my life. I had to save myself. At this point, I knew I had a great deal of potential. If I could stop being a child, I would be able to progress so much more.
I knew the first step was to change my priorities: school needed to come first. I needed to surrounded myself with older people who were open minded, more mature, and had priorities for college and sports. I slowly stopped hanging out and texting my old friends. I faded away, and focused on a better version of myself.
Throughout my sophomore and junior years I …show more content…
I saw myself slowly growing up. My family was proud of the changes I made and I saw lots of rewards come in. I was making tons of friends and easily becoming one of the more social kids in school. I was finishing my algebra exams in minutes and getting perfect scores every time. My teachers recommended me to the NYLF leadership Alumni Program for National Security. I met with the Directors of head government security branches. Toward the end of my junior year, I applied for a scholarship at my local temple. After numerous essays and interviews I was accepted for the scholarship to pay for my college credits in high
Once I saw my grades at the end of freshman year, I was so disappointed in myself. It didn’t take long for me to realize that my “friends” and I were very different people. I saw that their reckless behaviors and drug abuse weren’t what I needed in my life. I had to save myself. At this point, I knew I had a great deal of potential. If I could stop being a child, I would be able to progress so much more.
I knew the first step was to change my priorities: school needed to come first. I needed to surrounded myself with older people who were open minded, more mature, and had priorities for college and sports. I slowly stopped hanging out and texting my old friends. I faded away, and focused on a better version of myself.
Throughout my sophomore and junior years I …show more content…
I saw myself slowly growing up. My family was proud of the changes I made and I saw lots of rewards come in. I was making tons of friends and easily becoming one of the more social kids in school. I was finishing my algebra exams in minutes and getting perfect scores every time. My teachers recommended me to the NYLF leadership Alumni Program for National Security. I met with the Directors of head government security branches. Toward the end of my junior year, I applied for a scholarship at my local temple. After numerous essays and interviews I was accepted for the scholarship to pay for my college credits in high