Education growing up was never my focus. However, after years of dead end jobs my perspective changed. I gained a value for education, and a desire to achieve one. With that, I started my pursuit to earning my general education degree.
In June of 2015 I began my journey towards completing my goal of earning a higher education. The first step was earning my general education diploma. I worked towards earning my general education degree by studying online with My Illinois G.E.D and Khan University. I studied every single day for a solid two weeks. Once my grades online were sufficient I reserved my spot to begin testing.
Walking in, the room was a yellow tint with pealing walls. Small cramped cubical spaces lined the walls. There was scribbles on the desk, and the faint smell of musk. The computers were old and outdated, but sufficient enough for the job. I sat down and the chair leaned back just a little further than it should have. I thought to myself “what a crummy place.” However, I was there, and there wasn’t any turning …show more content…
My least favorite section only second to English and writing. I walked into the building expecting no more than the day before. However, I was unpleasantly surprised to find the cramped cubical spaces completely filled. I was stuck between two people. The woman to my right was eating sunflower seeds. Sucking and smacking her big disgusting lips. Concentrating began to feel nearly impossible. I looked over to the sign that read no food or drinks and rolled my eyes in disgust. I couldn’t help but think how someone could be so inconsiderate of others, but I went about my business. I worked hard, and finished in about an hours’ time. Leaving the building my nerves were shot. I was frustrated, and again worried I had failed. I got home and imminently checked my email. There was nothing. Finally almost two hours later I received word I had passed. With that I scheduled social studies for the following
In June of 2015 I began my journey towards completing my goal of earning a higher education. The first step was earning my general education diploma. I worked towards earning my general education degree by studying online with My Illinois G.E.D and Khan University. I studied every single day for a solid two weeks. Once my grades online were sufficient I reserved my spot to begin testing.
Walking in, the room was a yellow tint with pealing walls. Small cramped cubical spaces lined the walls. There was scribbles on the desk, and the faint smell of musk. The computers were old and outdated, but sufficient enough for the job. I sat down and the chair leaned back just a little further than it should have. I thought to myself “what a crummy place.” However, I was there, and there wasn’t any turning …show more content…
My least favorite section only second to English and writing. I walked into the building expecting no more than the day before. However, I was unpleasantly surprised to find the cramped cubical spaces completely filled. I was stuck between two people. The woman to my right was eating sunflower seeds. Sucking and smacking her big disgusting lips. Concentrating began to feel nearly impossible. I looked over to the sign that read no food or drinks and rolled my eyes in disgust. I couldn’t help but think how someone could be so inconsiderate of others, but I went about my business. I worked hard, and finished in about an hours’ time. Leaving the building my nerves were shot. I was frustrated, and again worried I had failed. I got home and imminently checked my email. There was nothing. Finally almost two hours later I received word I had passed. With that I scheduled social studies for the following