Personal Statement: What Motivates Me

What motivates you? My son will always be my biggest motivation. He is one of the main reasons I started college. He will be turning two in July, and he always loves to receive a new ball. I would buy him one every day; if I could afford it, just to see the smile that lights up his face. To introduce, I am a psychology major at Southern New Hampshire University. I chose this major because it called to me. I have always struggled with anxiety and depression, and I believe it will be helpful to my future patients that I know what they are going through. Against my better judgement, I dropped out my junior year of high school. I struggled with finances for a few years because I am only qualified to work in fast food restaurants. I am a stay at home mom; my son is nineteen-months old. My days consist of cleaning, cooking, and playing; while my nights consist of studying, …show more content…
I currently live in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom mobile home. I do not have enough room for family gatherings, or for my child to roam freely around the house or backyard. My son loves to run and play. Right now, I do not have the space necessary for his enjoyment. I wish to have a large fenced in back yard so he can play as much as he wants. I want a larger home so my son has more space to run around, and that is another reason why I started college.
Additionally, I plan on putting my son in private school once he starts kindergarten. This is one of my motivations to continue college and graduate so I can pursue an adequate job. Private school, being extremely expensive, is something I cannot afford without help. I believe that a proper education is significant. However, the local public school barely meets the state requirements on education. Therefore, it is crucial that he attends a private school. I am motivated to finish my degree so I can provide him with the education he needs to succeed in