I was born and raised in Senegal, West Africa. After my birth, my mother became sick and had to stay in the hospital. I went home with my paternal grandmother and never had the chance to live with my mother again. I waited for her, but she never took me back with her. I am currently 23 years old and have been living in the United States for four years now. Last year, my father did not file his taxes on time, and I was refused financial aid. I stayed in my room several hours a day crying and asking God, "why me." All I wanted was to get an education. At that time, I was also admitted at Towson University. I drove every other day to Baltimore to talk to the financial aid representatives. They did their best, but I could not get any assistance
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I worked 7 days a week to put some money aside for my tuition. A couple of weeks before the beginning of Fall 2015, my brother had appendicitis and required surgery. The doctors refused to treat him unless the hospital bill was paid in advance. I was going to send the money I worked so hard for my college tuition. I cried, “Oh Lord! Why me.” I was only 23 years old with so many responsibilities. I prayed God for some strength and patience. I met a man who told me that he knew about a scholarship and would like to meet with me. He started telling me how beautiful and attracting I was. He offered to pay for my education in exchange to making him “feel good.” He said I would not even need to work. I felt disgusted. Of course I needed money and wanted to go to school, but I was not going to sell myself for it. I rejected his offer and decided to wait on God. My mother was very poor. Nevertheless, she has never been affiliated with this type of behavior. I started Fall 2015 semester with no even a dime in pocket. My bills were due; I did not have any money. I looked back, regretted all the nights I stayed up during my community college years to get a 3.8 GPA. I sacrificed my life to work 7 days a week to cover my expenses, so I can fulfill my dream of becoming a …show more content…
However, no matter what I went through, I have no regrets for the past. I am looking forward to giving more than what I get. I will move mountains to become the nurse I want to be although I know that I will encounter more obstacles. I am proud to say that I am going to graduate in Spring 2017 with a Bachelor in Science Nursing, be the second person in my whole family to receive a bachelor 's degree, and get married to the man who was here for me when everybody thought I could do it all by myself. After my bachelor’s degree, I am planning on furthering my education in oncology with a background in psychiatry. Hope and faith led me to becoming a successful 23 year old filled with determination and shinning dreams. I believe that the sky is the limit. As long as there is life, there is hope. I will be very successful in oncology. Cancer is all about hope and faith. There are still no remedies to completely fight cancer, but I am assured that giving hope to the patients can help them enjoy the day as if it were their last one. My whole family is dying from cancer and it hurts. I am decided to join cancer patients in their fight. However, I believe that good health starts with a healthy mental health. This is how I was inspired to combine psychiatry and
I worked 7 days a week to put some money aside for my tuition. A couple of weeks before the beginning of Fall 2015, my brother had appendicitis and required surgery. The doctors refused to treat him unless the hospital bill was paid in advance. I was going to send the money I worked so hard for my college tuition. I cried, “Oh Lord! Why me.” I was only 23 years old with so many responsibilities. I prayed God for some strength and patience. I met a man who told me that he knew about a scholarship and would like to meet with me. He started telling me how beautiful and attracting I was. He offered to pay for my education in exchange to making him “feel good.” He said I would not even need to work. I felt disgusted. Of course I needed money and wanted to go to school, but I was not going to sell myself for it. I rejected his offer and decided to wait on God. My mother was very poor. Nevertheless, she has never been affiliated with this type of behavior. I started Fall 2015 semester with no even a dime in pocket. My bills were due; I did not have any money. I looked back, regretted all the nights I stayed up during my community college years to get a 3.8 GPA. I sacrificed my life to work 7 days a week to cover my expenses, so I can fulfill my dream of becoming a …show more content…
However, no matter what I went through, I have no regrets for the past. I am looking forward to giving more than what I get. I will move mountains to become the nurse I want to be although I know that I will encounter more obstacles. I am proud to say that I am going to graduate in Spring 2017 with a Bachelor in Science Nursing, be the second person in my whole family to receive a bachelor 's degree, and get married to the man who was here for me when everybody thought I could do it all by myself. After my bachelor’s degree, I am planning on furthering my education in oncology with a background in psychiatry. Hope and faith led me to becoming a successful 23 year old filled with determination and shinning dreams. I believe that the sky is the limit. As long as there is life, there is hope. I will be very successful in oncology. Cancer is all about hope and faith. There are still no remedies to completely fight cancer, but I am assured that giving hope to the patients can help them enjoy the day as if it were their last one. My whole family is dying from cancer and it hurts. I am decided to join cancer patients in their fight. However, I believe that good health starts with a healthy mental health. This is how I was inspired to combine psychiatry and