I Want To Pursue My Master's Degree

In a person’s life there are often experiences and life events that occur that truly mold and shape that individual’s life. Often times these experiences or occurrences help this person to either better themselves, or lead them into a direction they are meant to go. Though the ideal situation is to have pleasant events happen, sometimes even the most tragic events can be great eye openers. I can certainly attest to this statement. Four years ago my father passed away from pancreatic cancer, and this loss forever altered my life and my frame of mind. My father and I were definitely very close. Being the younger of two siblings, I had an opportunity to really get to know and work with him on a different level. While my two sisters were out of the house pursuing adult lives, I was helping …show more content…
Having worked in a business office settings for six years, I am very interested in attaining a degree in Business Administration, and I know that I have what it takes. My number one goal in life is to make my father proud, and I know that bettering myself by going to college is something that he would approve of. I know people say it is difficult to go back to college once you have stopped for several years, but I am up for the challenge. I may be considered a non-traditional student in the eyes of society; however I know my capabilities, and I know I am destined for great things. When situations, classes, or coursework becomes tough or challenging, I will think of my dad and how strong he was for not just himself, but his entire family. I hope to be that strong and successful at life, and I truly believe that bettering myself with schooling and knowledge is the first step to take. I believe that my dad’s passing was not only a tragic event, but an eye opener to what I can really achieve in life. By being a witness to his passing, I learned how short life really