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As a child growing up in San Diego, my youth has been nothing short of any teenager’s wildest dreams of living near the beach, having bonfires, and surfing on the weekends. Although this lifestyle is desired by many, I’ve always wanted something more out of what I do with my time. I want to go to Spring Hill College to become a humble professional in an industry, serve the most people, and learn about the world around me. My life was struggling for direction until I became active in the sport of volleyball and my religion flourished in the Catholic Church. These structures consume the majority of my service as I feel everyone deserves these opportunities for happiness and acceptance.

Beginning college is like being reborn into the world. You begin your first day with a blank slate, and a thousand fears to go with it. Last year, I started my new life at Saginaw Valley State University. As a fresh graduate of New Lothrop High School, I had no idea what to expect from the world past the cornfields that used to surround me everyday at school. With a deep breath, I gathered everything I learned from my time at New Lothrop and jumped into my new world. My past lessons of leadership, responsibility and dedication prepared me for college, but I still have many more to learn.

I have to admit adjusting to college was a lesson in itself. However, I believe I conquered my freshman jitters and found my fit within the University. I am an active member in four university organization; Clarkson Intercultural Ambassadors (CIA), Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS), Center for Underrepresented Minorities (CUPO) and American Medical Students Association (AMSA). I plan to continue immersing myself with activities and becoming a mentor to the incoming freshmen. I am proud to say that I have been accepted into the Honors Program, along with maintaining a 3.8 to 4.0 gpa. This coming year I look forward to continuing my pre-medical studies, along with adding a minor in psychology and working on my independent honors project in sustainability. My future goals will be to begin my studies in preparation for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Not to mention my continued support by volunteering and aiding other clubs with their campus activities. My long-term goal is to attend medical school and I really appreciate the scholarship award because it alleviated the stress of worrying about how to fund my undergraduate education without high debt and it gives me a chance to focus more on my

Beautiful, breathtaking and inviting were words that I thought as I saw Hofstra University for the first time. As we drove my brother to Hofstra for his first day of classes to show him the road in which he would be driving on everyday to arrive at his second home for the next four years, I could not stop staring. At the first sight of Hofstra, I knew my brother would be in good hands and I had no doubt that he would do great things. My love for Hofstra developed in fall of 2008 when I was only nine years old. Fast forward and over eight years later and my love for Hofstra still hasn’t faded.

As a virtual public school student, grit has been largely required of me to reach the levels of excellence I have set for myself because this type of schooling requires discipline and independence. This in turn is preparing me for the independent atmosphere of college. Moreover, my unique experiences with organizations and opportunities have shaped my personality, allowing me to become more open-minded and goal-oriented. I believe these qualities will help me in college as I interact with peers and professor. I thank the Delta Sigma Theta Chapter of the Brazos County for taking the time to review my

A tiny seedling knows that in order to grow, it has to be dropped in dirt, overwhelmed with darkness, and struggle to reach the light. When considering what expectations I have for this opportunity and how I best fit, I realized that I am just like that little seed. College is not the easiest life event to navigate. There are times that I have and will feel overwhelmed, but there are more times where I reach light thanks to the help of my supporters. I want to be that supporter for CMU residents.

During my time at Colorado Christian University I hope to accomplish all that I set out to

Among the other universities and colleges, I’m seeking admissions at Saint Mary’s because of its tight-knit community, small class sizes, and location. When I visited, the atmosphere was similar to my high school which prides itself on a strong and supportive community. SMC’s community will encourage growth both spiritually and academically while giving necessary support. Separating itself from other colleges with their small class sizes allows for a better environment to learn and engage with teachers. Aside from being located just outside of the big city lights, I found Saint Mary’s campus to be exceptional. What stood out to me most while walking around campus, was the overwhelming energy and positivity that students displayed. Everyone

There’s a new class rising amongst the generation of freshmen moving into a new world of responsibilities of what must be done to complete college on the winning side of completing college. Anxious, excited and yet nervous, but on top of that, the achievement of getting that acceptance letter can almost lead to a hangover off celebration if not careful. This is a momentous time, but before an extensive celebration there should be a self-evaluation that even Mark Edmundson asks in his text: “Who Are You And What Are You Doing Here?” I was there, in 2013 was finally the time for me to move forward, but it wasn’t sweet. I didn’t graduate high school with my diploma because I didn’t pass the mandatory graduation test. I didn’t want to sit out a semester so

The wounds of my past attempts at a successful company having long since healed. The scars remain and I am wiser for that. All things considered, almost thankful for the experience. As has happened before in my life, a new catalyst burns within me. This one is driving me towards soaking up everything I can from CSU - Fullerton and its MBA program. Namely, equipping my professional toolkit with more diverse tools than I now hold and achieving my ultimate goal of running a successful company that improves

Now, as I prepare to take the next step in my education, I am armed with the same readiness and excitement. As I seek an institution that is conducive to achieving my ongoing goals of academic growth and professional success, I look forward to bringing my talents and qualifications to my new graduate degree program. My research leads me to believe that the next important leap which I take will be elevated by admission to this institution, whose scholastic programs, campus community and qualified faculty appear to be a perfect match for my ambition.

As a first generation student from a low-income community, there was a constant struggle to remain apparent of how to conquer the college experience. The 4.2 GPA from high school did not seem possible when receiving the first letter grade of a C on an assignment that seemed fairly easy. Overall the challenge become possible with graduating in four years, to discover my first employment opportunity was with a program called,

It has been good for me to write about my experience. Just one year ago, my life was completely different from now. From the beginning of my time at Green River College, I have met with many setbacks, endured sufferings causing me to feel helpless or even want to give up. However, one quality of me made me have confidence again which was persistence.

As the date draws closer to my senior year, my inbox begins to fill with numerous college-related emails. The labels on them were similar, "Dear Darren, Discover your future. Sincerely, Admissions." Reflecting back, four years ago, I was a clueless freshman standing in front of a building where I would call home for the next four years. During my time at Central Catholic, I have discovered a bond of brotherhood shaping me into the character that I am today. What I learned are knowledge, what I found are family, and what I look forward to is my goal—my future.

This update is well overdue. My last post was about my entrance into UMHS, pretty much the day before classes begun. The first few days of classes went well. I took Cell Biology, Ethics, Behavioral Sciences, and Epidemiology. That schedule wasn't too bad, because it gave me enough time to focus on my Davenport courses as well. I was so excited to start school at UMHS, but it really hit me hard when I had my second white coat ceremony. I thought to myself "Wow, I'm really starting over again". Not only that, but my parents weren't there to support me. As happy as I wanted to be, I couldn't. Seeing fresh faces at the ceremony only reminded my of my past encounter with MUA and the journey that I started with a set of new people. Sometimes, things