Donald Trump? Hillary Clinton? Plane? These are only a few of the many thoughts racing through my mind. When I got an email from Mr.Pergament, i’ll be honest, I was worried I got into some trouble. However, after I read the entire email I was thrilled. I have never been in Washington DC, let alone an airplane! One thing troubled me, though. Money. I was worried, I already planned on using my Rowland grant for the Morocco trip. Money has always been a struggle with my family, I was usually the kid getting scholarships for simple field trips, the kid that couldn’t pay the money needed for sports. When I found out about the Rowland grant, I was thrilled! I would finally be able to do the things I always dreamed of; traveling, getting away from
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I have never been in a plane, train, or a helicopter. If I was able to take this wonderful opportunity, then I will be able to experience new things I thought would be impossible with my money status. A plane? The closest I have ever been to one was when I was picking up my uncle R.J at the airport. This would be the perfect event for me to be on a plane for the first time for a few reasons. One, it’s not a very long distance. This way I won’t be bored out my mind and grow to dislike being on a plane. Two, I am going with a small group of people I know and trust. One of the kids going I have known since I was two years old. I would feel safe and comforted knowing that the people I am going with are close friends of …show more content…
I felt special, wanted, thought of when I got the email saying how Mr.Pergament believed that I was smart enough to hold a conversation with some really important people. The Student Success Program has changed me for the better, I take risks, I speak up, I even try harder in things I thought were impossible to achieve. The trip would allow me to experience new things, see new surroundings, try new food, make new friends, and bond with my peers. I thank you for reading, assessing, and taking my thoughts and voice into consideration. Thank you for giving me this
I have never been in a plane, train, or a helicopter. If I was able to take this wonderful opportunity, then I will be able to experience new things I thought would be impossible with my money status. A plane? The closest I have ever been to one was when I was picking up my uncle R.J at the airport. This would be the perfect event for me to be on a plane for the first time for a few reasons. One, it’s not a very long distance. This way I won’t be bored out my mind and grow to dislike being on a plane. Two, I am going with a small group of people I know and trust. One of the kids going I have known since I was two years old. I would feel safe and comforted knowing that the people I am going with are close friends of …show more content…
I felt special, wanted, thought of when I got the email saying how Mr.Pergament believed that I was smart enough to hold a conversation with some really important people. The Student Success Program has changed me for the better, I take risks, I speak up, I even try harder in things I thought were impossible to achieve. The trip would allow me to experience new things, see new surroundings, try new food, make new friends, and bond with my peers. I thank you for reading, assessing, and taking my thoughts and voice into consideration. Thank you for giving me this