Life altering experiences can occur in the blink of an eye or over a longer time. The experiences that I went through in 2011 are by far the most interesting in my life so far. Please join me as I reminisce on times that have past but remain engrained in my mind. From leaving the comforts of the dreary state of Washington to living inside stone walls in a foreign land. I lay in my hollow empty shell of a room as I look at the clock tick away so loud that I felt it in my hands. I knew all those
may get embarrassed about having siblings of such great age differences but I have found the importance in it. One of the best learning experiences in my life is getting to be involved in helping take care of a child every day at a young age. I understand that it’s hard work to take care of a baby and that I need to wait for kids until I’m financially stable. It’s a blessing to have learned early on in my life because some teenagers don’t have younger siblings or parents to teach them right from wrong
rapid eye movements were like the shutter of a camera; glancing back and forth between the four of us as if she was trying to read us like Sunday’s paper. Shannon was curled up in the chair as to distance herself from us, but she looked comfortable. My eyes darted to her jet black hair with fresh roots coming in, leopard print flounce shorts, and a bic lighter poking out of her ill fitting tank top. Introductions were short, and we soon fell into friendly conversation. She was friendly, immediately
The individual I choose to interview was my mom Buggins Haalilio. As I began the interview, my mom seemed very radiant and the vibe of the situation was bursting with a positive energy. I could sense that this would be a very interesting and intriguing conversation, and that I would enjoy the discussion we were about to endure. Before I began the interview, we spoke about what this conversation would obtain and why I was engaging in this discussion. Afterwards, I began the interview with some
myself. Just one. There are only eight boxes for extra-curricular activities, only three lines to tell about my summers, just over two inches to write a note to my future roommate, and only one page to fill in all the holes, to color in all the blank space. Unfortunately both for me and for you, entire lives don’t fit into boxes and personalities can’t be completely sketched on paper. I have to do my best to show you who I am, and you have to do your best to find me in all this black ink. So, best of luck
decide to spend our undergraduate years. Based on what we have gained on our own past experiences, we must apply it to our lives now to achieve the best version of ourselves. My understanding of needing to pursue a higher education began at a young age. The transition from elementary school into middle school gave me a wake up call; I knew I needed to try harder to receive better grades. I can contribute some of my motivation of being successful in school to living in a small town that I did not feel
On august 28, 2017 my life changed completely. I began my journey as a college student. I was extremely nervous, but excited at the same time. I waited for this moment for so long. After graduating high school in 2009, I was not able to attend a University do to my Immigration status in the United States, but luckily after 8 long years the wait was over. I was able to apply to Hawaii Pacific University and immediately was accepted. I remember walking around campus feeling so old. I was a 25-year-old
absorbs whatever liquids, clean or dirty, in its vicinity. Both pleasant and unpleasant experiences create one’s characteristics whether one likes it or not. For example, my friends influence my academics, my family influences my lifestyle, and my life experiences influence my identity. For these reasons, I am the product of my experiences and the people I know. Firstly, my friends have undoubtedly influenced my life for the better. For instance, they would often assist me in projects, homeworks, or
has your education and community service experience helped you to better serve the community? The education and community service that I have personally experienced has tremendously helped me better serve the community. Being provided with an excellent education that has not only focused on high levels of academic secular studies, but has also focused on vital biblical studies that emphasize the importance of life morals and values, has greatly impacted my life. I was always taught that one truly owes
Before my senior year of high school, I never expected to be so far away, and in such a distant place. I was initially drawn to Tuscaloosa by scholarships but did not have any idea what to expect once I arrived here in late August. I can distinctly recall my first day at Alabama, it was one of the most confusing experiences I had ever been through. Walking from my dormitory to my first class, chemistry, felt like a dream, and the start of what I knew to be an important chapter of my life. Fear and