Life has never left me in a place of ease. Two years ago, I walk on my high school stage as the valedictorian. I had achieved a 5.1 weighted GPA and about a 3.9 unweighted GPA. I considered myself a well-rounded student as I was well involve in with extracurricular, for example Chess, Debate, and math team.
All of that changed as I entered my freshman year of college as a premed. I struggled to even pass a g.e class, so the pre-med classes were even more of a nightmare. What was worst was I started to question my purpose in life. I switched majors after majors with no sense of settling. I went from a declared Biological Science to Health Promotion to Economics and finally Environmental Science and Health major. All I knew was I wanted …show more content…
By the time I went home for summer break, it was time for me to share their struggles. My grandma had took her life during my Spring Semester and my grandpa passed away that following summer. These events destroyed me. Not only was I struggling with my academic, I had to deal with this chaotic grief. That summer, I reflected on my goals and passions. Despite previous doubt about my abilities to be a premed, I had came to conclusion to pursue the pre-med path. Part of my decision was that I realized how life is filled with impermanence. If I will have to face death eventually, I want to give my best effort in accomplishing my desire to become a doctor. I will not let any adversities prevent me from enjoying my life with my most beloved career. That summer, I focused on reviewing many college subjects: Anthropology, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, …show more content…
I understand my life will sometimes be unstable, but I am ready to face any challenges ahead. I believe I am a great candidate for the Southwest travel assistance because I am a student passionate in achieving success while serving my communities. To be reward with this travel assistance means a lot to me because it will remind me that people are supporting my ambition and my work. Moreover, It means a lot for people to believe in me to pick myself up and strive for better. I also wished to take advantage of all the opportunities that the University of Southern California offers. The travel assistance makes my life so much easier by making sure I won’t have to worry about financially getting back to my path of becoming a
All of that changed as I entered my freshman year of college as a premed. I struggled to even pass a g.e class, so the pre-med classes were even more of a nightmare. What was worst was I started to question my purpose in life. I switched majors after majors with no sense of settling. I went from a declared Biological Science to Health Promotion to Economics and finally Environmental Science and Health major. All I knew was I wanted …show more content…
By the time I went home for summer break, it was time for me to share their struggles. My grandma had took her life during my Spring Semester and my grandpa passed away that following summer. These events destroyed me. Not only was I struggling with my academic, I had to deal with this chaotic grief. That summer, I reflected on my goals and passions. Despite previous doubt about my abilities to be a premed, I had came to conclusion to pursue the pre-med path. Part of my decision was that I realized how life is filled with impermanence. If I will have to face death eventually, I want to give my best effort in accomplishing my desire to become a doctor. I will not let any adversities prevent me from enjoying my life with my most beloved career. That summer, I focused on reviewing many college subjects: Anthropology, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, …show more content…
I understand my life will sometimes be unstable, but I am ready to face any challenges ahead. I believe I am a great candidate for the Southwest travel assistance because I am a student passionate in achieving success while serving my communities. To be reward with this travel assistance means a lot to me because it will remind me that people are supporting my ambition and my work. Moreover, It means a lot for people to believe in me to pick myself up and strive for better. I also wished to take advantage of all the opportunities that the University of Southern California offers. The travel assistance makes my life so much easier by making sure I won’t have to worry about financially getting back to my path of becoming a