Example Of A Personal Reflection Journal

At the age of thirty-seven, I found myself a single mom with only a high school diploma. I knew I would struggle to provide for them if I did not return to college and learn a skill. I have always longed to have a college degree, and I needed to prove to myself that I am capable of doing whatever I set my mind to. Also, I have a strong desire and interest in taking care of my

I grew up in a single-parent, low-income home outside of Santa Rosa, California. The idea of college wasn’t introduced to me until long after I had already become just another statistic. I dropped out of high school when I was 17, in the midst of a teenage rebellion, thinking I already knew everything and didn’t need anyone’s help. I left home, got a job at a fast food restaurant, and stayed with friends off and on until I realized that maybe I didn’t know everything quite yet. After a severe reality check, I found a sense of responsibility that encouraged me to get my G.E.D and find a great job. I was very determined to take everything I learned as a child and use it as a what-not-to-do guide. By the time I was 19, I bought my first house and quickly realized I could either set limitations with excuses or achieve goals with endurance. The

Attending college has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. It has opened up many doors and options in my life. Not only am I the first in my family to graduate high school, but I am also the first to go to college. My parents come from third world countries and traveled all the way to the United States so that my younger brother and I could have a better chance at life. My biggest motivator is my family; they are the reason why I work so hard.

Coming to college has shown me information and knowledge I never thought I was capable of learning and it will be knowledge I will use for the rest of my life. I came to college last year for my own personal growth and to expand my horizons. I thought about what I wanted to do after high school and continuing my education was number one on my list. I’m here simply to better my future, expand my knowledge, increase my potential, and learn more about myself. I want to make my family and myself proud by completing college and getting a degree. Bettering my future and making sure I have the information to be able to do my future career is my top priority because it’s the only thing I have continually been working for since the 9th grade. Expanding my knowledge in these courses that will soon get me to the school I need to be at is a compelling reason for me to stay motivated enough to wake up in the morning and push myself to come to school. I hope to increase my potential and develop into

As a result of several motivational purposes, there are many driving factors to go to college that can and will impact one’s life. Before going to college, I waited 2 ½ years after I graduated high school to finally make my decision to go to college. The reason it took me so long is that I did not know what I wanted to do with my life. First, I wanted to be a probation officer, then I changed my mind to be an OBGYN, then finally I made the decision to become a nurse. I know I have a long road of schooling ahead of me, but that is okay. I have wonderful people in my life that encourage me to continue my studies. Going to college is important since it can open many opportunities to get into a better career field, it is a fun experience, and it can also start a tradition in my family.

Using the readings in this module to support your comments, respond to the following two questions in your first post:

In conclusion, my mother has inspired me to attend college through the example she sets. I am constantly learning new facts about college and how it has changed since she attended Kutztown University. Even her pursuit of knowledge and the knowledge that she has obtained throughout the years is a testament to the power of college. College has helped her refine rudimentary skills and strengthen old skills, while teaching her different aspects of the education profession. One day, I hope to be as successful as she is and show the power of college through my knowledge and success in my chosen

I am a single mother of three wonderful children one girl and two boys. I have recently experienced to major loss in my life that has made me take a different outlook on life. I lost my mother who was a very instrumental part of my life, and a month ago buried the last mother figure I had my maternal grandmother. But I made them both a promise I would continue on a positive path and go back and get my degree. I've always had it in mind and heart I would go back one day and there is no greater time like the present. I want my kids to look at me and be proud to call me their mother. It's always been told to me God has something great in store for me and I truly believe this is my destiny. I'm a survivor of many struggles in my life and today

What motivates me most to pursue a college degree is opening new doors for career options and inspiring my daughter through my own actions to pursue lifelong learning. I have waited until this point in my life to take this first step for many reasons. I feel that I had a lot of fear of failure that kept me from pursuing this higher learning. I am in the right place mentally at this stage in my life and feel like I can fully invest in this experience and make it truly a success and representation of what I can do. I am also highly motivated by the fact that my career is truly stalled because I am not competition for someone that has equal experience and a degree. I plan to conquer that competition through this process.

Supplemental. Mrs. Hungness indicated that she had accomplished a couple of the action steps we had identified for accomplishing her set goals. She reported that starting her new medication and taking it regularly for the last week has really made her feel better. She reported she feels her anxiety and depression have been more controllable this week. She stated she has been utilizing her planner more efficiently and did not take on any new tasks she cannot complete. She sent a second email to disability services as she feels this goal is important for her future academic success. Before our meeting this morning, Mrs. Hungness went out to breakfast with her fiancé and her roommate.

They teach me so many lessons in my daily life that motivate me to be a better person overall. I want to make them proud to call me their mother. The biggest mark I want to make in this life is to raise productive, positive and inspirational individuals. It is my job to create an environment in which they can grow and mature without unnecessary stresses of finances or anything that a child shouldn’t have to worry about. I want them to feel free to express themselves as well as be open to learning new lessons. Although feel my timing is a little behind, I believe it is never too late to better yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually. I am excited to see what the future holds for my children and me. I am determined to reach my goals not only for myself but because my children deserve the

I resumed working on the development of my powerpoint presentation and begun pulling together the NHANES dataset I will be using for my research project.

With my sound projected I hope to convey the idea that an individual will face a multitude of different challenges throughout their lives, but one must use those challenges and failure as a means of motivation in order to reach your goals. There will be individual who will bring you down in your life and you may not have the support you need at time but you just have to keep progressing and focusing on yourself.

This week has been a very personal week for me. My youngest son graduated from high school and the week was full of activities: including his high school baseball banquet. His high school baseball career ended (as mentioned in all the papers) as a “Fairy Tale Ending” by winning the NJ State Championship this past Saturday. There are videos and paper articles highlighting his accomplishments as a varsity player who played 110 games. The videos show him making a double and crossing home plate and also making the last 3 outs to help win the game. Final score 2-0. Not many people know about his past personal struggles, but he is emotionally better and this was a perfect way to end his high school baseball career.

“Why did I come to College?” Although I am returning to school later in life than most traditional college students I hope to demonstrate the value and importance to my children. Not having the proper education prohibits growth personally as well as professionally. I hope that as my children