UW-Oshkosh 2017 Fall
As an eighth grader I didn't see myself even going to college. It was about freshmen year that I thought about college, and how would I get there? It all seemed like something that would take a lot of time and effort. What should I do the rest of my life? I love animals so what better job than a veterinarian? I then realized that I wanted to be a leader, and be involved in the community. I thought about that idea for awhile. How about having a job that makes a difference, a job that saves the lives of children, teens and adults. That's when I realized that a police officer was the job of my dreams. I researched it to make sure that I was 100% sure. As a freshman I thought that I was bound to change my mind. Sophomore …show more content…
The experience was amazing and helped me better my understanding for the world of public safety. The situation we encountered was graphic, and had to be cut short, so instead of the ride-along being 4 hours it was 1 maybe 2 hours. With that experience it taught me the severeness of the job, and it really tested my mental state to see if I was fit to handle that job. Well imagine that; I got through it and I learned first hand just how tough the job was going to be. At this point nothing can change my mind here I am a high school senior, applying to colleges in search for the degree that will land me my dream job. I can someday help people the way the officers have all my life. There will be some days that are harder than ever but there will also be the good days where you will know that you made a difference. Only the strongest will stick around. I wouldn’t be writing this if I didn’t think that I could do it. That shows determination. As said by Colin Powell “A dream doesn't become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, …show more content…
I have the quality of a leader. Starting around 7th grade I started to learn the importance of community service, and worth ethic. I started to earn many community service hours throughout city events. Now as a high school senior I am well above 160 hours of community service. From basic concessions, to an event as major as Seymour Hamburger Days. Volunteering has taught me how to be a leader because not just anyone will work for hours upon hours without pay and I chose to do so. In the time I gave back to my community, meeting new people, building a rapport with old and new peers. It was announced that as of August I had earned the a scholarship worth $750.00 to thank me for my hours. It was hard to accept it as I really was helping and trying to make the city a greater place. As a leader I will encourage those around me to try new things. Being an addition to the
As an eighth grader I didn't see myself even going to college. It was about freshmen year that I thought about college, and how would I get there? It all seemed like something that would take a lot of time and effort. What should I do the rest of my life? I love animals so what better job than a veterinarian? I then realized that I wanted to be a leader, and be involved in the community. I thought about that idea for awhile. How about having a job that makes a difference, a job that saves the lives of children, teens and adults. That's when I realized that a police officer was the job of my dreams. I researched it to make sure that I was 100% sure. As a freshman I thought that I was bound to change my mind. Sophomore …show more content…
The experience was amazing and helped me better my understanding for the world of public safety. The situation we encountered was graphic, and had to be cut short, so instead of the ride-along being 4 hours it was 1 maybe 2 hours. With that experience it taught me the severeness of the job, and it really tested my mental state to see if I was fit to handle that job. Well imagine that; I got through it and I learned first hand just how tough the job was going to be. At this point nothing can change my mind here I am a high school senior, applying to colleges in search for the degree that will land me my dream job. I can someday help people the way the officers have all my life. There will be some days that are harder than ever but there will also be the good days where you will know that you made a difference. Only the strongest will stick around. I wouldn’t be writing this if I didn’t think that I could do it. That shows determination. As said by Colin Powell “A dream doesn't become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, …show more content…
I have the quality of a leader. Starting around 7th grade I started to learn the importance of community service, and worth ethic. I started to earn many community service hours throughout city events. Now as a high school senior I am well above 160 hours of community service. From basic concessions, to an event as major as Seymour Hamburger Days. Volunteering has taught me how to be a leader because not just anyone will work for hours upon hours without pay and I chose to do so. In the time I gave back to my community, meeting new people, building a rapport with old and new peers. It was announced that as of August I had earned the a scholarship worth $750.00 to thank me for my hours. It was hard to accept it as I really was helping and trying to make the city a greater place. As a leader I will encourage those around me to try new things. Being an addition to the