Although my scholastic career may not seem any different from that of a normal student, I have not followed a typical academic path. My experiences go beyond that of a normal classroom style of learning. Unlike many of my peers, I have known what I have wanted to do since I was a kid. I have spent my years during high school fine tuning my dreams and aspirations into a plan.
My first day of public education started two weeks into eighth grade in August of 2011. I was nervous not knowing what to expect. I had never been in a school building before. Each teacher lectured as students took notes while I sat confused. The day seemed to go on forever, but when it was finally over I knew what it was like to be a "normal" kid. Up until that point I …show more content…
Continuing my family's legacy of service would be the highest honor. I have spent years preparing for and fine-tuning this dream. I have been involved with military organizations since I was 12 years old as well as varsity sports while in high school to better prepare me for the military. The beginning of high school marked another transition period. It is where I developed my aspiration of attending college before joining the military. Due to my love of math and science I have chosen engineering as a field of study. I do not just want to learn how to use technology, I want to create it. To accomplish both, my plan is to go through ROTC while in college, major in engineering, and then join the military as an officer.
Though my path was not the easiest, it helped grow me into who I am today. My homeschooling years have formed essential learning skills and instilled in me a love for education I would not have gotten otherwise. My drive to accomplish my goals has given me a plan. I am the person I am today because of how I have responded to challenging and non-typical situations. Going into college I wish to continue my education and further advance my
My first day of public education started two weeks into eighth grade in August of 2011. I was nervous not knowing what to expect. I had never been in a school building before. Each teacher lectured as students took notes while I sat confused. The day seemed to go on forever, but when it was finally over I knew what it was like to be a "normal" kid. Up until that point I …show more content…
Continuing my family's legacy of service would be the highest honor. I have spent years preparing for and fine-tuning this dream. I have been involved with military organizations since I was 12 years old as well as varsity sports while in high school to better prepare me for the military. The beginning of high school marked another transition period. It is where I developed my aspiration of attending college before joining the military. Due to my love of math and science I have chosen engineering as a field of study. I do not just want to learn how to use technology, I want to create it. To accomplish both, my plan is to go through ROTC while in college, major in engineering, and then join the military as an officer.
Though my path was not the easiest, it helped grow me into who I am today. My homeschooling years have formed essential learning skills and instilled in me a love for education I would not have gotten otherwise. My drive to accomplish my goals has given me a plan. I am the person I am today because of how I have responded to challenging and non-typical situations. Going into college I wish to continue my education and further advance my