From a young age, like the author, high expectations have been placed upon me, and vigorous measures were taken by my parents to ensure that the best education was available to me. Because I was expected to be a high functioning student, the vision my parents had of me allowed them to shape me into what they had envisioned. But, like the author's situation, the doors for success were opened for me, yet I had to be the one to walk through those doors. There comes a point where age and independence takes over my mind as I was less privy to the words of my parents. During this time, personal accountability is now the driving factor of success.…
As children, our parents shape our ideas and opinions. When I was a child I thought Texas A&M was the only university my parents would let me attend based on the way they talked about it. I thought that they would not help pay for my college if I went anywhere else. It was not until I was in high school that I realized that Texas A&M was the only university I wanted to attend. I would like to study at Texas A&M to continue my family tradition, for the opportunities it offers after graduation and to be admitted to the dental school with a great education behind me.…
I decided to attend Florida A&M University (FAMU) for a variety of reasons, including the location of its campus, because I was offered a full scholarship, and of course, because of the pharmacy program. Moreover, I believe that I am the ideal candidate for being a part of FAMU’s pharmacy program. To begin, FAMU is located in Tallahassee, Florida, a city that I had wanted to attend college in since I was in elementary school. Tallahassee is a city of containing and surrounded by many events and opportunities, so no matter your preferred “scene,” you are likely to be able to find something you do. Another upside to FAMU’s location is that it also places me very close to my mother and the rest of my maternal family, who I had previously not gotten to see almost since elementary school.…
Although in my youth I resented this external motivation, I now value the roadmap that others provided for my success. External motivation morphed into an internal desire to succeed. This transformation began in my freshman year of high school. I recognized that my performance and grades actually counted. These higher stakes made failure a terrifying…
During my entire school career I knew that I was going to go to college. My education has always been a very important aspect of my life. I strive for success and push myself to be as academically strong as possible. I maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school. During my first semester of college, I made the President’s list and continued to maintain a 4.0 GPA.…
All in my pass and I will not looking back again. The tools of success were all at hand’s reach but,they were never used extensively and executed well- a self-statement realized when I graduated from high school-I, Alex Reyes, am now a full time college student who redefines successes.…
I am sincerely honored to have been selected as a recipient for the Gala Scholarship. Thank you for your generosity, which has definitely made this semester a better semester . I no longer have to worry about how I am going to finish paying for classes and buy the books that I need. Being a full time employee in order to pay for your full time college career is certainly not easy and I am overjoyed for receiving this generous gift that will lighten my burden for this semester. I was born and raised in El Salvador.…
Ever since I can remember, I have been known as mommy and daddy’s good little helper. I did chores before they asked, helped with cooking and gardening, and went drag racing with my dad on the weekends. Later, I was known by the diligent student. The cognitive conservation of good student and helpful daughter from others just fueled my existence and pushed me to achieve more. There was a time in my life, not very long ago, that I was at the top of my game.…
I believe a great unique way to promote the Gilman Scholarship and international education is by having a study abroad based fashion show. Have the title of the event be named Gilman International Fashion show. I will promote it as a fashion and a cool way to learn about the Gilman Scholarship and international education. I plan to have at least two other students who have studied abroad. So they could also give their experienced about studying abroad, I will pick two different people that studied abroad in different places.…
University Of Texas Failure is always a path to success ive figured out early in my life. As a little kid adapting toward my teenage years I made many embarrassing mistakes in my life that sometimes I wouldn’t even do the chances I was given due to the fear of failing. The funny thing is it’s not me failing that lets me down, but the advantage or only advantage I was chosen on something and I failed. Well I’m not going to fail today because i am blessed to apply at a college that most kids don’t even have money or opportunities that I had. Most kids in other countries could only be living 1% of my life and it would be the happiest thing for them ever and for that I’m grateful for everything that was given to me since a baby.…
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. I believe that Stanford GSB program can help me achieve that little piece, as important as a reason I give myself to keep going for me and my family. I live in the city of Cupertino. It is one of the most beautiful and well known high tech city in the world. People give the best rating to the best school districts and Apple campus that maintain the profession with high diversification and tolerance.…
I was born into a family of educators who believed that knowledge is power. All throughout my life, I have been pushed to excel in my educational matters. I developed my own path in life and inspired myself to achieve my dreams. However, I never could have made it to this state of self-motivation and believing in myself had it not been for my family’s dedication to creating the best life possible for me and the countless mentors I had the privilege of knowing along the way.…
Everyone has a story. If you listen carefully you can learn from almost anyone’s story. I have been through quite a bit in my life, but I never let any of that stop me. I believe the member’s of the Carolina community can learn from me to simply persevere. Do not let anything or anyone stop you from being the best you can be.…
Winston Churchill once said, “success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” This is such a true statement. There are many roads that can lead you to success. Even if you fail once, twice, even three times, there will always be an alternative to reaching your goal. Through three people, different ideas of success are conveyed.…
When I think of successful people, my name had always failed to cross my mind. What had I done, or what could I ever do, to make myself worthy of holding such an honorable character trait? As it turns out, I have managed to surprise myself. It’s difficult to discuss these changes without sounding pompous or self-righteous, but I’ve come to find a great joy in reflecting on where I came from and where I stand today. Truly, I had never expected to attend college let alone fall in love with a university that gave me more than just an education.…