At some point in time in their development, most people encounter an adult figure, who instills a positive change in their lives. For me, that person was Cindy Scannella--my track and my cross country coach for my first two years of high school. With her unique approach to coaching, Coach Scannella not only gave me the confidence to flourish in the sport and lead my team, but she also gifted me with a love for running. This passion of mine as well as her continual support has carried me through the difficulties of my grandfather’s death, my parents’ divorce, and other strenuous circumstances including the end of her time as my coach. Her presence in my life has truly altered my life for the better.…
My whole life is dedicated to maximizing my strength. Through my struggles I still maintain a 3.5 GPA, get honor roll ever making period and I’m now able to pursue my dream career of a dental hygienist I didn’t let my homeless situation affect my dreams, of finishing high school and going to college. I have to base all my education achievements of this time in my life, it has given me the drive to accomplish any and everything I dream of. I am thankful for what I have been through, being homeless has given me the skills I need to succeed on the pathway towards my higher education goals.…
I sat on a rock watching a group of elementary school kids explore the natural world. They looked at fish, hopped on rocks and followed bugs to their hearts’ content. We were about a mile from our cabin, at the end of Christopher Creek before it went under the road. As a junior counselor, I probably went way out of my jurisdiction in taking my four campers on such a long trip down the creek, but their enjoyment was worth the potential trouble. I couldn’t believe it; none of them had ever taken a trip down a creek.…
Every day I wake up whether it is raining or sunny outside, I look at the list of goals I want to achieve. Saint Dominic Academy has helped me achieve some of my goals, but there are many left. I believe attending Stockton University can help me achieve the rest of my personal, educational, and professional goals. Now at Stockton University I would also like to pursue my personal goals. One of my personal goals is to attend a college near home.…
Being in my last year of high school I have begun to think about what goals I want to accomplish during college or after college. I have come to a conclusion that after college I would like to obtain my doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine and start a family. After college I would love to get my doctorate because I enjoy helping animals and their owners. Growing up I have always had a soft spot for animals in my heart, but by majoring in wildlife sciences, it will allow me to come out of my shell and take a different path from just dogs and cats. Also by majoring in this department, I hope to encounter different cultural backgrounds so that I can grow culturally and learn about others while helping them with whatever struggles they…
Being in my last year of high school I have began to think about what goals I want to accomplish during college or after college. I have came to a conclusion that after college I would like to get my Doctorate Degree in Veterinary Medicine and start a family. I am persuaded that majoring in wildlife sciences/pre-vet at Auburn will help be achieve those goals. After college I would love to get my doctorate because I enjoy helping animals and their owners. Growing up I have always had a soft spot for animals in my heart but by majoring in wildlife sciences, it will allow me to come out of my shell and take a different path from just dogs and cats.…
The reason I would like to attend college is to help inspire others, the reason being: I have lived with Cerebral Palsy all my life. I want to show others that if I can get through college with CP, they can too. My career choice is Civil Engineering since I was a kid I loved structures and how they are build. My personal goals are to complete my degree, get my Professional Engineers registry, and one day to own my firm. The circumstances I have over came to get to this point, in all honesty could write a book.…
An eight year old boy is captivated by mixing some household chemicals to examine the chemical reaction from blending the two compounds. Creating a mess for his supportive mother to clean, a young boy thought that the pressure of the gas created by baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and vinegar (diluted acetic acid) was inspiring enough for him to become a chemical engineer someday, that young boy was I. Throughout my life I have been involved with a multitude of groups and teams that have guided and developed my desire to complete my education and go to college. Influencing me the most, The Boy Scouts of America is an organization I have been associated with since I was in first grade. Always supportive, my brother, father, and mother have…
Kristina, is right that the major implements to becoming a better writer and to becoming successful in college is bringing able to have time management and commitment. These two things are too hard for me to do also. In order for us to change this, we need to put the time and commitment in every assignment that is even to us. Kierstyn said that, “some writers work better when they outline everything that they are writing.” I controduct on that what she says that it does not work for everyone.…
My Future Plans Can you imagine a world without engineering? What would it be like to wake up one morning where technology no longer exists? This question got me thinking about where everything started; which brought me to the conclusion that all started with an idea that someone physically developed. That concept of transforming ideas into blueprints that can be achieved inspired me to choose the field of engineering.…
My Motivation: What motivates me the most to pursue a college degree is that I will be the first person in my family to receive one. My grandmother is the backbone behind this motivation because she was always making sure that academics came first in my life. There was rarely a day that I would come home and she would not ask me questions about my homework, asking what I learned in school, or even looked over my homework. As I got older, she made sure I was a part of a college prep program called AVID from 6th-12th grade and that definitely made a difference for me. It helped me understand the importance of continuing your education and how beneficial it can be to succeeding in life.…
My Goals This semester is a new beginning for me. I 'm excited to continue this year working hard for good grades and experiencing new opportunities that make me a better person. My grades in school are my highest priority. I’m always worried about my grades going down or not being prepared for an exam.…
I hope that I can contribute something to the society. Technologies are getting more advanced and consumers are demanding higher technology such as devices that will bring convenience to their daily life. I hope one day I can create or modify a mechanic device and help to change the world into a brighter future. This is the reason of me joining foundation in engineering. My objective would not change no matter how many difficulties I would face in the…
A Chinese philosopher once said, 'the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step'. Even the hardest and most arduous of the goals that people set have a starting point. Every time a person sets a goal for himself, he initiates his plan by excelling in activities that will help him achieve his goals in future. Albert Einstein had a goal to take the his contemporary scientific world by a storm. In order to achieve this goal, he had worked especially hard and excelled in subjects like 'Mathematics' and 'Science'.…
Imagine, a small boy driving a little blue car up and down the street, when suddenly he drives it into a puddle of water. To his surprise the little car would not work anymore, he brings it inside and pulls an old screwdriver from out of his lunchbox. Slowly and methodically, he takes it apart, pulling the circuit board out and inspecting it. He places it in his lunchbox full of other circuits and wire, and then slides it back under his bed. As he matures, he finds himself with a teacher who, at best, is decent at explaining.…