Personal Statement: Why Am I In College

Why am I in College?
“Who do you want to be when you grow up?” was a common question I heard. For an awful long time I didn’t know who I wanted to be until, I had to write a meaning of life speech for my high school senior english class. I spent a large quantity of time deciding what career path i would follow and what kind of person I wanted to be. I decided I wanted to be a successful Vet Technician, but to so so I would have to go to college. I am in college today to be a successful vet technician tomorrow. Along my college journey i plan to inspire my little brother to want his own success and make my dad proud. My love for cts has inspired me to become a vet tech. When I was younger I spent my summer with my grandma, who lives in a …show more content…
My dad has been doing construction work his whole life as he gets older it becomes more difficult for him to him to do. He complains his bones and muscles are beginning to ache more than usual and his calves are swollen and purple like eggplants. As a result kneeling, bending down , and sometimes lifting heavy objects is not an easy task. I’m not sure how much longer he will push through the pain to make money the only way he knows how. My dad never went to college and some days he wishes he had so he wouldn't be working as hard as he does now. Not only does my dad verbally remind me to do good in school so I don't end up like him, but his constant struggle to get from the front door to his bed also reminds me. I admire my dad’s admiration to push through his pain to provide for his family. His strong work ethic inspires me to keep going through difficult times. With the constant daily reminders and inspiration to do better I enrolled in college to become a vet tech. One day my hard work will pay off and I will make my dad