College Admissions Essay: What Makes Me Who I Am

This world is so diverse as all people have their own story, that is composed of their own life. I personally think it is so amazing that we are all able to connect in different ways, no matter what our story is. As I am just heading into adulthood, with so much life ahead of me, yet I have experienced so much that has made me who I am. At seventeen, approaching eighteen many young individuals have backgrounds and identities that make us who we are. For me, one thing in particular has truly made me who I am. That would simply be where I grew up and where I live today, Newport, Minnesota. If you know anything about this small, suburban city it would be that it mainly consists of low income families, with a small percentage of high income families. Meaning, at times these families, children, and adults don't always see the sunny side of things. In which the citizens of the city, me being one of them, see real-life, harsh circumstances every day. I am fortunate enough to say that my family has provided me with everything I need to live and grow and become the person I am today. Although, it is a real eye opener when you see your neighbors and others from your community not receiving the same treatment. I have seen neglect and mistreatment among people so close to me, real problems that …show more content…
We all go to Newport Elementary, then proceed to Oltman Middle School in St. Paul Park, MN, then we finally attend Eastridge High School in Woodbury, MN. When we attend Oltman we are surrounded by more low to middle class families and students, but the big change is when we attend Eastridge where we are surrounded by almost solely upper class families and students. These individuals don't always experience the same problems and life issues that I have seen living in Newport, although the cities of Newport and Woodbury are so close to one