Four years ago, I found myself beaming out at the audience at my high school graduation, standing before my friends and family, and accepted the slip of paper I’d been working so hard for the last four years - my high school diploma. As I walked off the stage, I felt almost overwhelming joy at the thought of heading off to the next chapter of my life - college. Growing up I have faced many challenges, from the difficulties of growing up as a young African American man, to coming to terms with my own sexuality throughout high school. I primarily attribute my successes to my mother, an educator herself, who always inspired a culture of learning in my home.
I never anticipated finding myself watching those friends who I once shared a stage with, now all graduating college without me. My younger self fully expected to be up on the stage with them, smiling out at my friends and family, once again a piece of paper in hand. When I started college, my …show more content…
I’m drawn to the possibilities of being able to serve my country, travel, and get hands-on, practical experience in the law in both the domestic and international arenas. I fully believe the Navy will provide me with the right experience for a possible career in politics, while allowing me to provide assistance to our service members and litigate on behalf of the U.S. military. After I spend time practicing law I am interested in achieving a judgeship, having the ability to decide cases which could potentially benefit the well-being of millions. This fits into my desire to join the Navy as a JAG officer as experienced officers often get to sit as judges in military courts. My goal is my time spent at the University of Washington will only further prepare me for the high goals I have set for myself in life, in addition to the opportunity to learn the subjects which interest me in a renowned
I never anticipated finding myself watching those friends who I once shared a stage with, now all graduating college without me. My younger self fully expected to be up on the stage with them, smiling out at my friends and family, once again a piece of paper in hand. When I started college, my …show more content…
I’m drawn to the possibilities of being able to serve my country, travel, and get hands-on, practical experience in the law in both the domestic and international arenas. I fully believe the Navy will provide me with the right experience for a possible career in politics, while allowing me to provide assistance to our service members and litigate on behalf of the U.S. military. After I spend time practicing law I am interested in achieving a judgeship, having the ability to decide cases which could potentially benefit the well-being of millions. This fits into my desire to join the Navy as a JAG officer as experienced officers often get to sit as judges in military courts. My goal is my time spent at the University of Washington will only further prepare me for the high goals I have set for myself in life, in addition to the opportunity to learn the subjects which interest me in a renowned