College Admissions Essay: Moving To College

Midway into my sophomore year of high school is when I learned that my family will be moving to Massachusetts due to my father’s job relocation. At first, I was set to move to Massachusetts with my family, which meant transferring to my third high school in three years and having to switch to a different club soccer team during the most important year of recruiting for college soccer. Then, an opportunity was presented to me in which I would be able to stay at my current high school and my current soccer team. The opportunity being that I would stay with a close family friend who attended the same school and plays for the same soccer team, but in exchange I would have to leave my mother and father for the next two years of my life. My family and I thoroughly discussed the plan and after many heated arguments and fights, we finally decided that I would stay behind and stay with the Williams family for the next two years of my life. This life changing opportunity has slowly but surely helped me transition from a child into a young adult.

Changes in life can be tough to go through and sometimes they can be easy. Some of these things are harder than others and some can be a better choice. Like moving is one thing that changed my way i looked at people. Then there is growing up, growing up can be hard. Last but not least there is education. These things that you experience can change your perspective on how you look at life.

I am a first-generation, Chicano and will soon finish my last semester before I transfer to a four year university in the upcoming fall. Coming from a first-generation household, I have had to overcome many obstacles to be in the position that I am now in. Community college has been a valuable resource that has allowed me to pursue an amazing education at a low price which has eased the burden of high tuition on my parents. Sometimes it is the cost of education that impedes those that seek it and scholarships are one avenue in which they become easier to travel down the path to success. Coming out of Gilroy High School years ago, I was unsure of what I wanted to major in and devote myself to but I had the amazing opportunity of enrolling in University of California, Merced.

Initially after high school I decided to move across the country in order to find myself, my passions, and my career goals. I attended WW-P South in Princeton Junction where many of my friends chose TCNJ. I always loved TCNJ but I knew I wasn't academically ready to be part of the community just yet. I started at a private university in California which turned out to be an amazing experience but also a lesson learned that it was not for me. Everything was new and overwhelming and it was the first time being completely on my own. After completing my freshmen year, I moved to a community college to do better academically and work a little on the side. My passion for pursing a degree boosted during my second community college that I attended.

I made the decision to go back to school for many different reasons. I saw it as an opportunity to continue my education, potentially make more money in my career and prove to myself that I could accomplish this goal. Even after, placing this personal goal on hold for the past ten years, having three children and working. I knew this would definitely help me in the long run. It has always been dream of mine to graduate from college. To do what only two of my family members before me have done. Growing up in Compton, California. College wasn't an option for most, however I was fortunate enough to have parents who believed in me and my sisters and really pushed us to continue to further our education. I believe moving forward if I stay persistent

A fork in the road only appears as such when both paths are seen as viable options; yet, once one path becomes seen as the only one, the other devolves into a deviation. Where the aberration would require justification to travel down, the perceived correct course would require justification to not travel down. This is precisely how the false question of attending college was presented to me: it was a matter of when not if. Upon inheriting white looking skin, a middle class family, and a pat on the back for bringing home white sheets of papers with little red “A”s written in the top right corner, it was ascertained that I was to be a productive and successful engineer after paying for college with hard-won scholarship money. In short, there were several socio-economic factors that contributed to my eventual position in college.

I’ve always been interested in the field of medicine. When I was being born, I almost died, being saved only by the ingenuity of a Nurse Day for whom my middle name is dedicated to. Above all else, I want to have an impact on the quality of life for others, and I think the University of Pennsylvania is one of, if not the, best ways to do that. Its bioengineering department is consistently ranked to be the most rigorous in the field, and I can handle rigor.

I just graduated from high school and entered the City College as a freshman. I was nervous about my college life, because I know it will be totally different from my high school. It is the start of my new journey and I don’t know if I am ready for it. But once I know that I was selected to be a recipient of this scholarship as a recognition of what I did in high school, I realized that people will see the efforts I inputted and there are people trust me that I can also do well in college!

Driving to Starbucks in Arvada and the weather was calm, cool and collective. It became the most interesting, graceful and intense summer that year. It was summer of 2012 and I sat across my bible study leader surrounded by coffee at Starbucks as she told me to grip the coffee cup. She used it as an analogy as accepting Christ in my life. As I took the coffee cup and accepted Christ as my savior, my life has forever changed and the blessings have been flowing into my life that only GOD can give. I have chosen Colorado Christian University as my choice of college to finish out my bachelor’s degree because I have a strong ambition to chase after a relationship with Jesus. I want to use my spiritual gifts I have been given to spread the love of Jesus

Many people, since I was little, pressured me into going to college. My parents didn't mind what I decided, all that mattered is what makes me happy. They would support me no matter what my heart decided to do. Over the years family members tried to persuade me into believing that without a college degree you'll never become successful. To them, college had to be a part of my future which I think is the main reason I decided that college would be for me. Ever since I was told that I started to disagree and pushed myself to realize that I wanted to prove them wrong. I can do anything I want and accomplish any goals I have as long as I set my mind to it. College isn't the only way to become successful, working can get you places you never thought possible.

I also am very well aware of the challenges that face college freshmen that range from choosing what classes to take to whether or not to abuse alcohol and drugs. I have two brothers at major universities and have learned from their successes, challenges, and shortcomings. I have participated in student government and conflict management and bring a unique perspective to every situation. I am also very aware that much of the education I will receive at Gonzaga will not necessarily occur in the classroom. I foresee that the experiences I have had in my life will positively influence those around me. I have a diverse background and have learned that acceptance of others is a giant step toward acceptance of yourself. I have volunteered in my community at the food bank and I hope to continue volunteer work while attending college. I also intend to participate in church activities and continue my spiritual growth. But, whatever God calls me to do or to be in life, whatever occupation I have, wherever I go, I will do it with compassion and help others to the best of my ability.

I am from Colombia, South America and have been living here for 10 years. When I was living in my country, I started studying in the university. My major was Psychology but I had to stop my studies due to some personal problems. When I came to this country, I wanted to return to the University but there was always an obstacle. After so many years, now I have the opportunity to do it; it is challenging, but I will put all my effort to accomplish my goal.

Being in this school has helped me explore my abilities. I learned how to crochet, and knit from my 8th grade science teacher. My journalism teacher believed in my intelligent and now I take part in student council. This school have thought a real support system because they want nothing but to see you be outstanding. How? What are you involved in at school? While attending the School for Human Rights I have been afforded the opportunity to take college level courses at Brooklyn College. Participating in College Now provided me with the chance to receive college credits. Taking the college now class has giving me a understandance of the level of intensity that I will have to perform at. This college class taught me true mean of studying whether it was by myself or with a group. What else has being in College Now taught you? I believe that I have a calling to help others that cannot help them. I am passionate about utilizing my personal time to serve the community surrounding me. In my high school and church I make desserts for bake sales to raise funds for school and church use’s. I involve myself in my local church by being a part of the Multimedia Coordinator team. Every year I interact with homeless shelters because my mom and I cook meals and bring clothes for them. I take pleasure in giving back and helping because I like to encounter different people and see the diversity. While focusing on my studies I will participate organization, and club to continue making a change. Connect community service with

Growing up, parents are your biggest fans and worst critics. My parents have loved me unconditionally and have tried to give me the world. As their child I tried to give them what they wanted in return. I keep my good grades and excel in athletics. I’ll also be the first person in my family to go to college.There’s a point in your life when you realize that you can’t give them the perfect child. Yes I’ve made mistakes and done things that I shouldn't have. I understand the anger, the hurt, and the disappointment that I’ve caused throughout my upbringing. In the end, some parents are more critical than others, and I got the short straw. Making your kid feel like they’re the reason you’ll leave one day kills. This most recent disappointment might be

I know that college will be challenging for me because, lacking knowledge of computer skills, health issues, and work. First of all, knowledge of the computer is difficult for me because I grew up not receiving training on computers. Furthermore, I have trouble with my memory, due to my pass , I suffer from several diabilities.Furthermore,my short term memory lost plays a major part in accomplishing my goals.