A New Path For The Generation After Me

In my first reflection, I elaborated on my personal goals in relation to my experiences at Spelman College. I spoke about how those experiences have influenced my goals. Since then my goals have not changed, however I have become more determined to reach those goals. My overall determination stems from the fact that I am surrounded by a vast group of intelligent and talented women. My Spelman sisters push me to reach greater heights, and they encourage me to not just be mediocre. Therefore, the consistency of my goals, my influences to acquire my goals, and my aspiration to achieve my goals all contribute to my success at Spelman College thus far.

Looking back to all my rough patches, i infer, would i be where i am today; would i have been exposed to different lifestyles if i stayed in Brooklyn? Along this journey, the exposure i have been given, has enabled me to initiate the best of things. The move to New Jersey tempts me to make another move to maturity. As the next step, to grasp my dreams, I believe Rutgers will guide me into the destined

Being a first generation student requires more will power than I ever thought I owned. In middle school I was denied by my parents the chance to shadow a pharmacist because they saw this as an unattainable dream. It wasn’t until I began working with disabled children and tried to pursue a nursing degree, that I found the courage and determination to pursue all of my dreams in spite of my upbringing.

On July 6, 1999 a future Clemson Tiger was born, me. As the son of two Clemson alumni, it has been the overall goal of my life to attend the beloved Clemson University and follow my parents’ legacy. Experiencing football and baseball games, caressing Howard’s Rock, and making many everlasting memories has enticed me since I was a young boy. I have considered the university to be my number one choice when picking my future college since the first time I stepped foot on the campus. Knowing that I was initially not accepted into the undergraduate program urges me to prove myself and show the staff of Clemson all that I can bring to better further the reputation of the university. I have worked extremely hard to get to where I am today, but all I can do is get better and I will do whatever it takes to help guarantee my success as a student at Clemson University. I intend to live on campus to help ensure exemplary grades, attend all classes whether attendance is mandatory or optional, and lastly, I have an strong and supportive family of successful alumni to push me to be a prosperous student. My family deeply believes in a Clemson education over another because it has enabled them to be successful in the business world and obtain the high ranking positions in their companies that they possess today. Their success with their Clemson degrees inspire me to obtaining the cherished honor of a Clemson graduate and grow the highly respected reputation of a

It often proves challenging sending a child to college. Young adulthood is usually an important time for career decision-making and growth (Whiston, & Keller, 2004).College is a large step and responsibility to ascertain on a college bound student. It proves to have freedom to do well in school but also to waste valuable time and money. It is often looked as an investment, but to many others it is viewed as a challenging subject to dedicate. Many student get discouraged as students study medicine, biology and other PhD candidacy in college. Others look at the very immediate action that must be taken care of, that subject area is known as tuition.

Everyone has a different story and background, but we all hold similar aspirations for the future. We can either let our background draw us into an inescapable black hole or use it to thrive over any obstacle. For many minority students as myself, the shot at college is the only chance we truly get to overcome our situations. It’s true that not everyone needs a college education to succeed, but the truth is not everyone has the resources to make something of themselves without the valuable education which a renowned institution like the University of Illinois has to offer. I come from a low-income family which had their share of struggles from an early age, which impacted our lives greatly. My decision on what major I possibly might be interested in pursuing might not have been directly linked with my family history, but the overall aspiration of attending college has. At the age of eight I faced the sad reality that I would be left without a father figure. My dad would be incarcerated for the next seven years for dealing drugs and at the end of his sentence he would be deported back to Mexico. This incident left a heartbroken family and a mother to fend for four kids all by herself. This overall incident was a wake-up call to better myself and not let myself be defined by the mistakes, which my father committed. I saw the struggles, which my mother had to endure.My mother is one of the most

This goals pertained to my ground expectations of where i wished to be upon graduation. And with the knowledge that Ucc would grant me that opportunity eased my heart as well as limited those opinionated facts of off

Shenitta Niles is on her third semester at Roxbury Community College. She got her high school diploma back in 2011 from Charles Town high school. She originally started out at Bunker Hill Community College, but later transferred to Roxbury Community College due to the low cost, convenience and transportation. Although she is a mother of a young child, she attends the college full time pursuing a major in early childhood education. Constantly being around her daughter and other young children has inspired her to pursue that career. She isn’t sure on the type of field she hopes to work at once she finishes her associate’s degree, but she will continue on to a four year college pursuing this path. Nevertheless, a long term goal of hers is to

To conclude, Miami Dade College offers innumerable opportunities, not only to its valued students, but also to its employees. Miami Dade College is a family of change makers and enthusiasts who always aim for greatness. Miami Dade has been the catalyst in my synthesis as a competitive student who refuses to stand still and watch innovation from a distance. This school has taught me to embrace change and adapt to quickly changing situations, since that is what constitutes life. My life has been a chain of events that lead to bigger events, and my stay in the college has been the biggest event that culminated in the fusion of a hardworking, perseverant, competitive, indebted young person with the right tools to flourish. I’m successful because

An example of anguish and suffering due to ‘white’ policy laws, was the attempted genocide era also known as ‘the stolen generation’ which lasted for decades (Krieken 2009).The stolen generation era was a “systematic annihilation for Aboriginal cultural identity” (Krieken 2009, p. 297) because children were forcibly taken from their families to institutional facilities that were either run by charitable or religious organizations with the intention of ‘civilizing’ them so they can integrate into white Australian society (Krieken 2009). The Australian government commissioners believed that ‘breeding mixed blood’ Aborigines with white settles will eventually lead to the “colour being bred out of them” (McCarthy 2000, para. 3) whilst those who

Shannon Williams is an African-American male, who attends DePaul University. He’s currently a junior majoring in Communication and Media in order to pursue his dreams of working with a professional sports organization. Over the years, Mr. Williams has encountered a lot of adversity. Getting dismissed from NIU back in 2012, he fell victim to the statistic of being a college dropout. He didn’t know what his next move would be as he sat at home from the couch with no source of income, friends nor vision. Within 6 months, he started to realize that he messed up a big opportunity and took college for granted. Mr. Williams got another opportunity to enroll back in school at Wilbur Wright College, in the fall of 2012. This time around, he wrote down

There are plenty of people who want to move up in life, work harder and put more time in to their future plans and goals. According to "The Pew Charitable Trust", they state, "84% of Americans have higher incomes than their parents had at the same age, and across all levels of the income distribution, this generation is doing better than the one before it" (W.C.I 124). What they are implying is that today's generation still struggles with what class they may be in, but they work to make a difference. Today's generation may still be stuck in the same class but they are progressively moving up. At the same time, it may seem as if they are moving up, but they still struggle with that concept. They continually think that they are moving up by working

After the completion of my first year at Seton Hall University I cannot describe my enjoyment and excitement. My father came to America 25 years ago, in hopes to make quick money and return home. But to earn money he conducted back-breaking labor, since he did not possess any reputable certificates. Regardless, he fell in love America, since it gave opportunities to change life for the better. Therefore, from an early age my parents have encouraged me to build a love of learning and curiosity. My parents never let me see the financial hardship and filled my room with book and tool for academic accomplishments. Over time this endeavor helped me understand the importance of hard work and devotion. Being the

The multigenerational could affect its operation depending on how I will manage each generation I have to keep in mind that each generation have a unique different way to communicate. Like mention in the book, I have to be cultural competence, “set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that comes together in a system, [in an] agency, or among professionals, and enable that system, [that] agency, or those professionals to work effectively in cross-cultural situations” (Pg.

I run to the second spot, and I swish it in. I hear cheers from my student section, and it fuels me. I then proceeded to make the next three in. I did not believe that I made four of five in until the end! The last person goes two of five, and I am eventually crowned the winner. Not only did I win, but I broke a record. No one has ever made four of five. Of course, success has different meanings to other people. The dictionary definition of success is defined as "the accomplishment of an aim or purpose." My definition of success is being able to overcome the odds, regardless of failure. This experience truly made me realize that anything is possible and that success is attainable as long as an individual puts his mind to it. Rutgers is a large university that has a multitude of activities and this will make me a successful student. I would thrive in an environment that offers more than just great academics. If effort is a lock, then I will be the key that will unlock it. I am committed to making an impact at RU, and I will put my best foot forward towards anything I do. Just like respect, success is earned, not given. RU will allow me to maximize my potential and