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…
Research Center. Major Milestone in Alzheimer’s and Brain Research, alz.org 2016 Alzheimer's Association. German physician Dr. Alois Alzheimer was founder and also named the disease after himself in 1906. Dr. Alzheimer first found the disease in a patient, Auguste D. which she had symptoms of were memory loss, unfounded suspicions about her family, and other psychological changes. The impact Alzheimer disease has on family members can be major.…
The one accomplishment that marked my transition from being a child into becoming an adult would have to be when I got my first job at Culver’s. This accomplishment was a major milestone in my life which lead to many other great things to follow it. After applying to many different places I finally got a call back from Culver’s saying that they would like to have me come in to have an interview with me. At first I was a nervous wreck, but with the help of some really good friends with some good tips on how to dress, talk, and answer some of their tougher questions. I really appreciated their help and if it weren't for them I probably wouldn't have got the job.…
The blank sheet of paper so crisp stood untouched. It stared back as if it was saying “Fill me up and get started on finishing me.” The pressures boiled up into a thick soup as the water boiled and the smell of failure spread its putrid aroma through the room. So many assignments due, so many people to please and the overwhelming sensation to feel happy with oneself, weighed down it’s hopes on this paper. Many College students face so many pressures in school, which include the need to fulfill financial responsibilities, make their parents proud and their own inner demons screaming at their imperfections.…
“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” These words of Winston Churchill highlight the importance of change in one’s character. In Groundhog Day, Phil recognizes how growth is an important factor in one’s life. In addition, I also have acknowledged its importance. Both Phil and I pursue personal growth through the use of free will.…
Teddy Roosevelt once said that nothing worth having comes easy. With this in mind, I have actively spent my high school years working to ensure that my success and achievements are fruits of hard work and perseverance, rather than sheer luck. These past four years, I have dedicated my young mind to absorbing the valuable knowledge that pools before me in my rigorous AP courses. In addition, I also invested a good portion of my time into my school’s band program. Although balancing academics and such a demanding extracurricular activity was difficult, I managed to find the time to also participate in very rewarding organizations such as National Honor Society, among others.…
For as long as I could remember, I was constantly reminded of when I turned sixteen I would get a job. My parents’ humble beginnings made them value earning their own money. When they started working, their jobs provided them with financial freedom and independence they never believed possible. Consequently, I began working at my local Walgreens one day after my birthday. The ache in my feet and the cuts on my hands were reminders of the world I entered.…
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…
My life began to spiral downward before fifth grade began. I found myself an endless loop over summer vacation of waking up, experiencing the day as a blur, sleep, then repeat. This drove me to discover a new way to spend my day. On the television I noticed a recurring advertisement for a game called ‘World of Warcraft’. At first I instilled the mindset that I could spend my time pragmatically but eventually I succumbed to boredom.…
I have gotten to a point in my life when I need to realize who I want to become and what goals I want to achieve. There was a point in my life in which I felt that I need to work twice as hard as my other classmates. I felt that I needed to work twice as hard because I was in a wheelchair. I did not want my classmates to think that I was getting the grade just because I was in a wheelchair. I think that sometimes people think that teachers give me good grades because of sympathy.…
The Price of maturity Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at the work worth doing.” Roosevelt’s quote affected me by realizing that working at a potato factory was not the best work. The price of dangerous manual labor, salary inequality, and lack of professionalism from management was not worth my dedication. These factors motivated me to mature as an adult and pursue an education that is hard work worth doing. To begin with, I was hired on by a local potato factory on January of 2015.…
Gordon B. Hinckley had once said something along the lines of hard work paying off, if effort is enforced into the work. Over the years I’ve had in high school I have really absorbed the aspect of this, being able to work up and achieve opportunities for the preparation in the outside world. Seventh and eighth grade having to understand the concepts in the athletic sport tennis was hard for me to comprehend. Actually being able to have proper etiquette of holding a tennis racquet was key, but being able to hit a tennis ball was a ‘whole other ball game.’ All two years of playing tennis in middle school I can not remember a single time me nor my tennis partner won a match.…
All the staff and faculty members would tell me how proud they are that I matured since the years prior. Getting my diploma was what motivated me the most. My focus was to walk across the stage with my diploma and making my family proud. Once I accomplished that goal I realized that my work paid off but it was not over. The night I graduated I realized that it was time for the next journey,…
My first semester of college has been an intersting learning experience. It has been full of ups and downs. I’ve learned a lot since being in college, mostly how to take charge of my life and get my priorities straight. I learned that being successful in college depends on how you prioritize your work and how serious you take it. At first my priorities weren 't where they were supposed to be, and I realized my grades were going to suffer if I did not change.…
In my first semester here at High Point University I have learned a few lessons in The President’s Seminar that will help me throughout the rest of my life. In all of those lessons that were given the two that stuck with me; how to create an effective presentation and how to manage my time. While attending these lessons I have learned ways to make my life more successful. I believe that these lessons will stick with me and help me in my future jobs. When you are giving a presentation you must have confidence and you shouldn’t be scared or be embarrassed to be in front of people.…