College Admissions Essay: I Pursuit Of A Dream

always taught me that 'if you do your best, God will do the rest'. I am confident that if I strive to be the

Going back to college was a huge decision for me. I was nervous about what classes were to come and how hard they may be. I had to decide to take the high road and better my future for my family. Juggling work, school, and being a single mom of a two-year old has been tough, but I have enjoyed learning to reach my ultimate goal of graduation.

A true scholar is one who is able to extract from a learning experience, a holistic and well-rounded interpretation and a world view. Enrollment at GCU, presents the student with an opportunity to pursue that ideal. With the embodiment of the four pillars offered; “academic advancement, Christian camaraderie, extracurricular excellence and wellness and well-being”, (Grand Canyon University, n.d.), one is given the best opportunity to become an even more well-rounded individual. This is what makes the difference by comparison to a non-faith-based university; a belief and a system that operates on the premise that a “quality education coexists with faith in the 21st century” (Grand Canyon University, n.d.). Here, there is a focus on delving

truth.” This scripture will be my main driving force to achieving my goals and desires through the

more fully, and to live it more as an example of Christ's love. When I started to think

Fresno Pacific University would help me develop professionally and personally. By continuing my education at FPU’s biblical seminary, I would gain a deeper understanding and application of theology and psychology. FPU will provide me the knowledge and tools to further my career/goal of becoming a MFT. FPU offers a mixture of theology and psychology courses that suit my personal and professional goals. I am excited about the program’s integration of psychology, theology, and practicum courses that are offered. The availability of faculty and astonishing education that FPU offers is the reason I have chosen to apply to Fresno Pacific’s MFT program.

I’m just glad I got involved in the program when I did. If I would have been deferred from it as I was in elementary school, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be as aspiring, goal oriented, and I wouldn’t be writing this essay. I was luckily put into the program in my school, but what about the student who was denied to chance to learn at the level they deserved so I could have that chance. That is why more resources need to be applied to higher ability programs so no student gets denied an education that both challenges them and expands their

My parents enrolled me into Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in 2014 creating a pivotal moment in my life. Discovering that the school has a policy about service hours made me anxious, since I am quiet and a reserved individual. At that moment, I realized that my journey was not just making respectful grades. It turned into finding myself through faith. Nonetheless, I decided to be open-minded, and see how my journey evolves.

To have continually in mind the passion that Christ suffered for me. For His benefits unceasingly to give Him thanks.

To begin with, I have learned many things in this program. First, I learned about substance abuse. For instance,

Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. -Martin Luther King, Jr. This quote appeals to the journey that I believe that I am beginning on to develop what’s next for me as I leave Wiley College. This Field experience has helped me to begin got map out where I want to work after I’ve met all requirements for my undergraduate degree. I had the opportunity to volunteer in the office of the Chaplain of Wiley College. The experience of ministry is something I believe you have to be equipped for while working as a campus pastor to students on a college campus.

others to experience the blessedness that Jesus has just spoken of, which comes through faith.

James (18) was one of our few self-referred clients that have come through the program. His mother called our admissions team and reported that James was suffering from depression since his father had passed away last year. James and his father had a very distant relationship anyway and spent very little time together since his parents separated when he was 8. James wanted to attend the program after seeing an episode of ‘Brat Camp’ saying that he would find it beneficial as long as the program was not a boot camp.

This course has put a lot of things into perspective for me by putting my thoughts, experiences, and feelings into words and statements that prior to I could not fully explain. I have awareness – this presence around me that has opened a door that has me thirsting for more knowledge. I have always been on a quest from a little child to find my place in this world – curious and seeking answers. What is the purpose and meaning of life? I remember asking my aunt several questions, wanting to know the answers. I remember being three years old, living in New York City, begging her to bring me to church every Sunday. We attended services at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. I can remember feeling so small in this very large place, as I observed what was happening around me. I remember having a fascination with God and experiencing a closeness with him that I could not explain. There were indelible impressions made attending these services that I was not aware of until later in life. The mass we attended was often said in Latin. When I entered high school, subconsciously, my language of choice was Latin. I studied Latin for four years as it came

For me, as a parent, my goal was for my children to know the truth and to live a life of truth. I wanted my kids to love Jesus more than life itself. I wanted them to know and experience the life in Christ I had come to know as teenager in a miserable spot. I knew the King of Kings and Lord of Lord and wanted that to be the center of our home. I knew if they knew the truth, the truth would set them free.