AVID Personal Statement

I was raised in a environment of Generations after Generations of parents grandparents and family members that had a disadvantage of attending College because lack of finical funds and knowledge of the importance of college. My fathers parents lived the American dream by coming to america from Mexico to have a surpassing life. By hard work and little education they became property owners and raised three kids. My mothers parents had children right out of high school and were considerd poor but with hard and dedication

My parents always encouraged my siblings and I that we were capable of doing anything that we set our minds to. It didn’t matter where or what we wanted to do; all that mattered was if we had the passion to do it and succeed. From that, I was always set on becoming a doctor. It didn’t matter what kind; I just knew I wanted to help people. From a young age, I knew that my parents worked hard so that my siblings and I might have a better life than my parents. Both of my parents came from Vietnam with little to nothing. They both got jobs at Excel before they were twenty, and, after ten years, they met each other and got married. They and bought a motel and restaurant, and managed that for another ten years. They were

It was instilled in me at a very early age how important it is to receive a college degree. My mother who never finished her degree wanted more for me and made sure that I took advance classes in High School so that I could be prepared for college. Coming from single parent house hold my Mother has made lots of sacrifices and continues to do so to ensure I can continue my education. I have just completed my first semester and staring my second and the money that I received for Warren and Betty Burnside scholarship has help out

During my senior year of high school, my father and I started to discuss my future plans and goals, and that’s when he changed my perception on the importance of education. He explained all the hardships he faced and shared with me stories of instances where he made avoidable mistakes due to his lack of higher education. Although he managed to turn his life around, he had no doubt that he would’ve been more successful if he was educated. My father inspired me to be the first in the family to complete a higher level education and take over the family business one day.

Since I could remember my parents have been working hard to give me the best life they can. Although both of them never finished high school, they have always told me that education should always be my top priority. For many years both of my parents worked but after my little sister was born, my mom devoted herself to taking care of us. It came with positives and negative outcomes. My mom got the chance to help me through my elementary and middle school years with my schoolwork and I always felt like I could count at her at any given moment. But, it hurt our family financially. My dad was the only one working and he got laid off during the recession from his job. Eventually, he found a job, but it didn’t pay as much as his older job. To this day, he is still the only one that works and I thank him for teaching me always be a hard worker and that education is the path to a successful life. It has been hard, especially when you don’t have all the technology that is usually essential when doing schoolwork, but I am glad that I matriculated a way to defeat any of the obstacles that came my way whether it came to schoolwork or in other aspects of my life.

Lee University’ mission in scholastic curriculums is, “to develop within the students’ knowledge, appreciation, understanding, ability, and skills which will prepare them for responsible Christian living in a complex world.” In implementation, the practice of ethical action, redemptive service and responsible citizenship within the church, local community, and globally, are emphasized. As an older student at Lee University, I admit that these values were heavily communicated to me, by my mother, from an early age. After high school, I did not pursue a vocation and worked in a factory in Alabama for a couple of years. It was during this time, that I realized, that God wanted more out of and for me. I returned home to Tennessee, and by

My parents not having a high school education has affected my life in so many ways. Growing up with two uneducated parents was rough. We did not have enough money to do a lot of things as kids. My mom worked endless jobs here in there and my dad did his best. I rarely thought much about going to college better yet finishing high school. Never had a great outlook on life coming up. My parents were poor so I was destined to be the same. But when I became mother my outlook on life changed. I wanted to make my child proud of me. So, I found a small part job and saved every dime I got. I still wasn’t thinking about attending a college. But becoming a parent, I never wanted something so bad for myself. I enrolled in my local community college and

Having grown up in a small rural community in Ashtabula County, I realized I wanted to do better for myself. My parents were of the average middle class family, where my mom works in a factory and my dad use to own his own business, but now works in a power plant. While my parents both make decent money and tend to enjoy their jobs, they encouraged my brother and I to make a difference for ourselves and go to college. This is something that was encouraged in both of our lives before we even started school.

I have witnessed first-hand just how difficult it is to support a family. Watching as my parents, no matter how exhausted, work to provide for me and grant me opportunities they could have only dreamed of made me realize early on that opportunities should not be taken for granted. Whether that be internships, extra-help sessions or clubs, I seize every opportunity available to me. Recognizing all the sacrifices my parents have made for me, I try my hardest to repay them by helping out at the restaurant whenever they need me.

Even though things aren’t great now, there is always the opportunity to make them better. Both of my parents did not have the opportunity to go to a well acclaimed four-year university. Although my mom dropped out of college sophomore year and my dad was not a very good student, both of them worked their way up and made the best of their lives. Currently, they are happy in the careers that they are in now. Together, they taught me that no matter what happens to you and how far you go, just remember how hard you have worked to get there. Every obstacle and every struggle that you have ever faced has influenced the person that you are today.

I have grown up always knowing that I was loved and encouraged to do hard things. My parents are the best parents I could have asked for. They care for me and what I do and they love to see me succeed. They are the biggest factors in helping me choose to go to college.

Neither of my parents went on to any higher education after high school. This forced them enter the workforce in lower paying jobs. I witnessed my father loose his job of over 20 years in the dying shoe manufacturing industry at the age of 45. He had to pursue a new career in a completely opposite field of work. From there he had to work his way up the ladder to the position he is at today. My mother works hours on end at the same vet clinic for about 27 years as an unfortified vet tech. With my parents working these jobs instead of going to college has caused them to live paycheck to paycheck. Though my family and I have never went without our essential needs. My parents have instilled in me with a very diligent work ethic and the drive to

What brought me to college in the first place were my parents. My parents never went to college due to their economic situation. Therefore they know how hard life can be at times without a college degree. When I was fourteen years old, my father decided to take me to the United States to seek for a better education system for my sister and I. However, that came with a high price I had to leave my mother behind and it was the most difficult thing

My mom’s family was middle class and was ineligible for many of the financial assistance programs, so all of the schooling or programs she took part in she had to work to put herself through. Being with a successful family, this made her journey to becoming successful much easier financially.

When I started high school, my parents shared with me how they had arrived in Texas with no money, family, or the ability to speak English. They started their lives in America by balancing being full-time students and working full-time jobs to provide for our family. Through my childhood, I witnessed my parents fight to achieve success and was impacted by the humility and dedication that they displayed in all aspects of their daily routines and relationships. Their hard work and effort were rewarded over time. From an early age, I aspired to be like them and used this as my motivation to dedicate myself to school, church, band, and sports—anything and everything I participated in. They taught me the importance of hard working role models and I realized that I wanted to be the kind of person others look up to. I worked hard each day in my activities so that, just like them, I could be a great role model to my brother, my sister, and my