Education is an advanced unearthing of individual ignorance. Mark Twain once said, “The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” I must use every resource possible to ensure my future is bright and better for the people that follow my footsteps. This cannot be done without taking all necessary measures to go to college despite my economic background.
I am the second oldest of five children born to a non-working parent and an absent father. With two of us in college, two in high school, and one in middle school; funds have been as tight as ever. Any amount of money used is always need based. Being awarded the Alcorn Achieve Scholarship has begun to help cut down the cost of going to college, while saving my family some money for my other siblings. I have always hated school, but to further my education and one day be able to use my capabilities to avoid poverty, has kept me here. While my parents value my education, I couldn't imagine expecting my family to pay for full tuition. With the declining economy, the amount that families can afford to contribute has declined. This is …show more content…
I love clothes, shoes, hair, nails, anything that I think will make me better. Whether I have money or not I am always shopping. Soon I discovered if I really wanted something, I would have to get it myself. I started saving money and it has come in handy. Recently I was online shopping and spotted a major sale, I wanted to buy myself outfits for my birthday. I had 11 outfits in the cart when I got a message. My mother texted me that she couldn’t get my access codes and lab gear, and I would have to pay for them. I really wanted to cry, I saved all my money for clothes. I really thought that getting the Alcorn Achieve Scholarship would’ve helped my family save money and still allow me to treat myself. Needless to say, I bought the access codes and lab gear because I had homework due the next
I am the second oldest of five children born to a non-working parent and an absent father. With two of us in college, two in high school, and one in middle school; funds have been as tight as ever. Any amount of money used is always need based. Being awarded the Alcorn Achieve Scholarship has begun to help cut down the cost of going to college, while saving my family some money for my other siblings. I have always hated school, but to further my education and one day be able to use my capabilities to avoid poverty, has kept me here. While my parents value my education, I couldn't imagine expecting my family to pay for full tuition. With the declining economy, the amount that families can afford to contribute has declined. This is …show more content…
I love clothes, shoes, hair, nails, anything that I think will make me better. Whether I have money or not I am always shopping. Soon I discovered if I really wanted something, I would have to get it myself. I started saving money and it has come in handy. Recently I was online shopping and spotted a major sale, I wanted to buy myself outfits for my birthday. I had 11 outfits in the cart when I got a message. My mother texted me that she couldn’t get my access codes and lab gear, and I would have to pay for them. I really wanted to cry, I saved all my money for clothes. I really thought that getting the Alcorn Achieve Scholarship would’ve helped my family save money and still allow me to treat myself. Needless to say, I bought the access codes and lab gear because I had homework due the next