Reflective Essay: The Relation Between Education And Academic Success

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I consider myself to be among the highest caliber of students and I feel as though I am adequately prepared to take on the rigors of college classes. I believe I will excel when presented with this new task and challenges that may come with it. I think my unique outlook on schooling will allow me to set a high standard of performance for myself. Dual enrolling is just a stepping stone on my journey to achieve academic greatness, as I have big plans for my own future. I am confident that, no matter the stresses that await me either this coming year or years to come, my character and commitment will see me through. Like other top high school students advancing to the college level, I value learning. Education is a gift of free society and one …show more content…
My character is the core of my being and gives me a value system unique to the secular world. I am proud of my resolve and if I commit to something I am all-in, put simply. If i begin an endeavor I will give one-hundred percent effort. On the other side, if I am not involved then just like that, I focus my energies elsewhere. My family(particularly on my father 's side) has long-standing tradition of industrious men, and I believe that is where I get my some of my character. For example my father starting working when he was twelve, behind a residential garbage truck. Now, even in his 40s, he works 80-hour weeks just like his father before him. He does this to support my large family and put food on the table for us. This is the example of diligence and love I am given; and I choose to follow it. Thanks to my situation and large family I was given a unique opportunity to mature emotionally. With two older brothers leading the way along with my father setting the example I also had a good idea of what being a responsible would look like. When you flip the coin you see three younger siblings. Being an older brother gave me a sense of duty and I learned to look out and care for my younger brother and sisters. This family dynamic was a means to maturing me into the person I am today. Even though I have much to learn, I am confident I am set apart from other students my age and even

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