I struggled, hustled, skipped showers, but thank Berkeley for opening me so many opportunities and equipping me the foundation I need to excel. I've been inspired from top professors, staff members, and the smartest peers who always think really biggggg and make me feel small. When I first came to the state, I wandered around the Silicon Unicorn and wonder what it takes to working there. But now I'm becoming one and more. Free tech swags were like yesterday, now I can't believe I'm in my senior year! Sad react only: I'm actually graduating in Fall, cuz I need a few more units :(, but I walk this spring because weather is nicer lol and I'm just so ready, as
I am currently a freshman at the College of Charleston and my life so far has been great! College life is quite a transition from high school, but I am definately enjoying it. The first few weeks of this semester were kind of a struggle for me because I was away from home and had to figure out how to do everything by myself. In addition to that I had to get in the routine of classes, network with new friends, and get familiar with the campus. I am also involved with our school’s Bonner Leader Program, which is a four-year civic leadership and development program highlighted by regular training and reflection activities, along with the requirement of 200 service hours per year. Through this program, I got the opportunity of interning with Coastal
However, with the help of my new friends and professors, I survived my first semester here. While it wasn’t perfect, I continue to improve myself as time passes.
It was truly gratifying serving as a positive role model for the students that needed the extra motivational push. Instilling passion within others to pursue a higher education, serving as a prominent role model for my peers, and intertwining my Hispanic and American mindset has been a true blessing.
I arrived and spent the day touring the campus with other students that were also admitted. Students everywhere were all cheerful and friendly. I thought to myself this is going to be a great experience for me. I was excited to be involved.
My journey through undergrad was similar to a flight going through a lot of turbulence. I came in knowing what I had to do, make Good grades, shadow doctors, and volunteer/participate in community service. However, there were a lot of trials and tribulations. It was not until after my freshman year when I hit rock bottom academically that my whole world
In conclusion, I hope to join the USC academic family someday soon. My career has prepared me sufficiently to undertake the challenges required to succeed at the next level of education. USC has been extremely beneficial to my professional career, with offering
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A sense of humility came over me as I searched to find my way. It was difficult to make new friendships overnight. In this time I learned to branch out and find the right people to build relationships with. Sometimes it was hard to find the right people. I had optimism that the year would go great, and I overcame the doubts in my mind. The treatment I received from my classmates was humbling. Their appreciation made me feel comfortable in my new surroundings. Looking back to my first day at Larned makes me realize how great it was. I learned valuable lessons about myself and how to become a better person because of
Not only did I excel in my academics but I excelled in doing volunteer work as well. During sophomore year I would spend every Wednesday lunch time going to the third floor to make blankets, hats and scarves for homeless people. It was very satisfying knowing that the work I would do is going to help make someone’s life better. I plan on resuming this activity this year and my senior year as well.
Coming into college has been a breath of fresh air for me. In high school, I always felt like I was learning things I never needed. With the new sense of freedom, scheduling, a diverse setting, and the opportunity to find myself, I found my home at IUPUI. So far, I have loved being a jag so much because of all the opportunities that have been presented to me. I feel that at IUPUI, student success is a top priority. I have been so grateful to have all the resources I have up until this point and I hope that I can eventually be a resource to other incoming students.
I knew that I was about to start my college career so I had to take serious action to prepare myself. I was willing to go above and beyond to get the right things in my mind and absorb all the essentials. I read books, watched videos on YouTube, and even ask actual college students about their intake on “college life.” I took all the information I could in hope that I would achieve my goal of passing my upcoming courses. I was astounded when I first started the program. I was nervous and shy, but also willing to speak to everyone and make new friends. Overall, I was super excited to be able to participate in the program. I can definitely say my attitude was set in a great place and was ready and willing to
A lot of people choose to look at the challenges in their lives that they have faced and explain how they have overcome them. I am choosing to instead look at the successful times in my life and share what they have been, because I look forward to adding to this list, hopefully while I am attending Muskingum University. At the end of my Sophomore year, I was accepted into the Cosmetology program at C-TEC of Licking County, and this was just the start of a successful pathway. Towards the end of my Junior year, I was chosen to be apart of National Honor Society (which I stupidly rejected, a mistake that will never be made again) and continued to be on Honor Roll and Merit Roll throughout the years. I was also the outstanding Junior Cosmetology
It is hard and diligent work that brought me out of my troubled state, and I grew to believe that it is hard and diligent work that offers me the best chance of success in life. Moreover, I have grown to take pride in my work, whether it be a major project or simply just daily homework. Freshman year was difficult for me and I would never go back, but the lessons and values which it ultimately instilled in me are
Being in exercise physiology class and lab class helped promote fitness outside of the classroom. Once I graduate with my Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, I will continue on achieving an ACSM clinical exercise physiologist certification. Because I appreciate Kinesiology, I will have great intentions for graduate school. I plan on finishing within 2-3 years, and continue working at the EWP, teach as an assistant professor, and continue searching for more opportunity to expand my
It was no longer just a report card that I was getting; in addition to each grade I receive will be a remembrance of my grandmother whom I so deeply loved. I am determined to not only graduate college, but to graduate with superior grades enough to please her. To this day, it is a constant struggle, like any older adults continuing there are