The Importance Of Determination In Life

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Jesse Owens once said “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” Determination is the ability to strive for something no matter how difficult it may be to achieve, and persevering towards a goal in spite of obstacles. Ever since I was a little girl I have always dreamt of what my life would be like and what I was going to become. Throughout my life I have always been strong minded and determined to accomplish the goals I set my mind to because that is something that is very important to me. Being the first one in my immediate family to graduate college is my ultimate goal, and that is exactly what I intend to do.
Throughout high school, I was a very dedicated and active student. I participated in numerous extracurricular activities, I received very good grades, and was on the principals honor roll every year. Because of my family’s financial situation and both of my parents being unemployed, college was going to be very
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Determination is one of the most important traits a person can have. With determination comes strong will and optimism. Determination is a very powerful characteristic that not everyone possesses. Someone once said “some people succeed because they are destined, but most succeed because they are determined.” Luckily, I am determined to achieve my goals, and I am determined to become a graduate of Graceland University. I ask that you please consider me for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN to RN program, because I feel that I would make an incredible nurse one day. I want to give back to the families in the NICU and I feel that I could make a huge attribute to any team. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your

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