Example Of Narrative Essay For College

Forty feet in the air, standing in a bucket smaller than the span of my arms, the body harness with the lanyard attached to an anchorage point does nothing to quell my lifelong fear of heights. Despite this, the possible regret of missing this opportunity demolishes any apprehension. “Grab a leaf from the Quercus alba” Bob, the assistant arborist, challenges me to do so back when I stood on solid ground. So with a white knuckle grip on the bucket, a steady hand on the hydraulic controls, and all the trust in the world in my harness, I swivel the boom left toward the tree’s canopy. I learn firsthand that applying too much pressure on the control causes the bucket to jerk. Swaying that high in the treetops is a terrifying experience, but the …show more content…
In my vocational classes, I lack the experience that so many other students from agricultural backgrounds have. I have never driven a tractor, picked up a welding torch, or felled a tree, nor do I express any innate talents in these areas. I can not help comparing myself to others and feeling unsure. Deep-seated doubt in my place at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, doubt in myself, and doubt in my aspirations is not what I ever expected attending the …show more content…
“Why should I stop here when I have already come this far” I remind myself with every obstacle that leaves me stumbling in its wake. Each year my ambition and determination have flourished. Immersing myself into my classes and in the environmental field. Working harder than ever, I just want to take advantage of everything my school has to offer. Putting in extra hours of studying, joining clubs, and asking for help when needed all begin to pay off as I have learned more than just the course material; I am learning valuable skills that will carry me through college and