My most meaningful achievement is becoming an Upward Bound scholar. Without Upward Bound I don't know where I would be in life because Upward Bound helps me with everything in life. This has influenced my life tremendously. It has taught me so much and helped me so much that's words can not even begin to explain it all. TRIO…
There are so many students out there in low-income communities who do not know what it is like to have someone who wants to see them succeed, someone who wants to see them achieve regardless of their race or economic status. I seek to join Teach for America for many reasons and three of those reasons are; for one, I want to help make a difference in the lives of students, I want the students that I encounter to know that I care about their education, I want to see them succeed and I want them to know that I have very high expectation of them. Secondly, growing up in a low-income community myself, I can relate to these students. I want my students to know that just because they are currently living in an underserved community, it does not mean…
My Own Cultural Clash All parents have high hopes for their children, they want them to become a: lawyer, doctor, engineer, or something along those lines, most adults just want their children to be successful. My career was practically chosen for me as early as the 3rd grade. I stood above everyone in the crowd, literally, I was 5’4”. I’m tall and black, so everyone had assumed I was either heavily into some kind of popular sport, but stereotypically the question I was most frequently asked is “Do you play basketball?”. What made it even worse is that my mom expected to me play basketball, in fact that’s what she would tell my whole family.…
Being a high school graduate after facing many difficulties is one of my biggest accomplishments to date. The day I graduated, I felt like a plane in the sky and just wanted to soar higher and higher. At the time, this called for a vacation to celebrate my hard work. As a result, I decided to take myself and my one-year-old daughter to San Diego, California. Being that I was not familiar with the place and did not know anyone, I decided to…
Growing up I’ve had a lot of memorable days. Some more important than others. The day I can honestly say was the most unforgettable, had to be when I became a father. I had my up's and down's when it came to parenting, but it all was worth it at the end of the day. I feel as if my kids changed my life for the better and I thank god for that.…
It's crazy how it all happened in one year. Looking in that mirror, seeing my reflection, seeing that girl standing in front of me. Knowing that she has a chance to do something for the world. I can honestly say that I am glad of the person i have…
My series of rather challenging events seven years ago, when my family moved from Myanmar to the United States. I had just turned nine when my sister received news that she was accepted into UC Berkeley. My whole family was ecstatic as we prepared for our move to San Francisco. People tried to explain to me what it would be like to live on the other side of the ocean. Little did I know, San Francisco and Yangon were polar opposites - one a bustling, concrete city and the other a quiet, somber town.…
I knew I always wanted to be successful. My mother growing up always lectured about how we have the choice to become someone in this world. She preached this to us day and night. For that I am grateful because she always pushed us. So I decided to attend college to further my education and to become successful in my career choosing.…
and it all came to fruition. In that summer I looked at the scores and I saw that I received a 4 on my U.S. History test and a 5 on my English test. Obviously I felt immense gratification, but more importantly, I finally knew that hard work does lead to your goals being…
This gave me the inspiration to work my tail off to have excellent grades so I can make my parents proud. It made me truly realize that anything was possible with a good work ethic and a supportive family. After this experience of my parents dedication to help me and other experiences similar to it, I took my academics into a whole other gear, a mindset that I carry on to this very…
Why I Chose To Attend TNCC To be motivated to do something you have to be passionate about what your doing. After I finish high school I wanted to go back to school to persue my career but I didn’t have the money to go back . I had to find a job to help pay the bills I was so unhappy, I felt like my life had no value without a proper education. When I saw others going to school I would feel so bad knowing that its something that I wanted to do so bad and not able to do.…
A defining moment in my life was during my freshman year in high school. When I was younger, I did not think very highly of myself. I was a respectful student who made good grades in school, but I never believed I was on the same level as some of the other students. Eventually, my mindset would change when I took English I with Ms. Kastes.…
Being called up to the counselor’s office in seventh grade was the biggest turning point in my life. It wasn’t actually being called up to the office that was my turning point, it was what I was called up for; suicide. I never did like being called up to anywhere without knowing what it was for. I was always a good student and anytime the teacher said I had to go to the lobby or house office it was to pick up a pass or something. That was, until the middle of April 2013, block 3.…
Have you ever had an event or experience that has changed your life? Well, mine was nine years ago, when my little sister Daphne was born. This special event changed my life changed drastically. When my parents sat me down and explained to me that I was having a baby sister, I began to feel a little disappointed that I was not going to be the only child anymore. Being able to get all the attention 24/7 from all my family members was the only thing I ever wanted.…
Leaving my home and city for the first time and opening a new chapter in life. Not seeing people that I’m used to seeing everyday and adjusting to a different kind of lifestyle. It is a make it or break it moment in life. Adjusting to life on campus wasn’t difficult because there are no more of those parent rules anymore, Freedom to make all of my own choices without having to consult anyone anymore. Now I have the freedom to decide to do whatever I want at any time of my choosing.…