Personal Aspects Of A Personal Statement Of Education

Growing up, my parents sacrificed endlessly to ensure I would thrive in America; they were Mexican immigrants, weren’t fluent in English, and struggled to assimilate into American culture. Their barriers wouldn’t stop them from presenting me with an opportunistic life. I didn’t have the luxury of parents that had proper schooling; all they taught me was to work hard and to not allow anything to bring me down. I was raised in a low-income neighborhood, and as my peers were entangling themselves in drugs and gangs, I focused on my schooling. I knew the importance of education and all the fruits of labor that would eventually come with it. I didn't’ fall into peer pressure, I surpassed the expectations of my family, and most importantly, did not fall into the negative statistics that correlate with Latinos.

I was born the fourth of December 1991 in Cranbrook British Columbia. I lived there for 18 years. Before joining the military I worked as a fry cook at a Burger King for three years and held part time jobs working for the College of the Rockies summer camp programs during the summer. My parents are currently living together in Cranbrook BC. My father works outside the province testing railway tracks for two months at a time, then returns home for two to three weeks. My mother acts as the main contact point of the family, she works as a financial clerk. I have a 22 year old sister who will be attending university in Calgary this September. I attended Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook and graduated in 2009

I believe each student deserves the right to feel safe and comfortable mentally, physically, and emotionally in the school environment; especially in my own classroom.

On May 27, 2011, I sat in the crowd of thousands of people waiting to see the cheer from the football field. No, this wasn’t a professional football game, or even a college game. This was the graduation and commissioning of 1000 men and women from the United States Naval Academy. As the covers of all the former midshipmen went into the air, and the crowd went wild, I stood in awe, speechless. Even as an 11 year old boy, I knew that I wanted to be that young man standing on the ten yard line, in an immaculate white uniform, jumping up and down and hugging his buddy next to him. As I read stories and biographies of men like Marcus Luttrell and Chris Kyle, some of the most courageous men in the world, I realized my calling in life. I was to be an officer in the United States Navy.

I have learnt many concepts that could be implemented and helpful for my career. Some of those include reading articles, preparing for class in advance, understanding the components of IT infrastructure and operations and challenges involved in management and governance. How information systems and business intelligence and analytics supports in management decision making. After a few classes I was enthusiastic to experience the activities that are going to happen in the upcoming class.

Instilled since childhood, we were all taught to pursue a college education. When asked about attending a postsecondary school or program, the hands of each student would shoot upwards into the air as if their dreams were already in reach. In fact, many students consider a college education worth the time, money, and energy since in the long run, the effort will pay off in the form of higher salaries, steadier careers, and an overall healthier standard of living. However, though I believe attending a college is important for all the same reasons, I also consider universities to have much more to offer than the amount my paycheck has to offer each week. Completing a postsecondary program is an opportunity that can provide the resources never

For most of my life I have worked with children as a teacher, camp counselor, mentor, nanny, and program director. Years ago, I decided I wanted to create afterschool programs for students. I have seen within my community the effects of drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and delinquency among our youth. Since we live on an island, most adolescents live in rural areas and if you are not involved in sports or surfing, there isn’t much to do; which is why many get involved in drug usage, sexual promiscuity, and delinquent behavior. An afterschool program could provide our youth the means to have access to tutoring, provide guidance and mentorship, opportunities to participate in art, dance, and gardening, all within a fun, safe environment where they

At this moment, I work a full-time job and attending to Broward College for Registered Nurse, while living with my parents. I have been working for an Endocrinologist Doctor for three and a half years now. My family are extremely happy for me the fact that I’m trying so hard to complete my future goals and they are giving me guidance to go above and beyond. My home is in located in Sunrise, FL, I have lived here for twenty-five years of my life so far. Also, I just started in August of 2016 for the pre-requisite courses to be accepted in the Registered Nurse program. While employed with a full-time job, and attending to college it will take me up to four years to attain my pre-requisites. In fact, April of 2017, the doctor I work for will be

“A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart”. The Prairie Meadows scholarship would definitely help me pursue in my future education which will help me get to my ideal career of being a teacher. Becoming a teacher is my dream job, I want to be able to help people for the rest of my life.

I graduated from San Jose State University with a business administration degree with an emphasis in management. My undergrad program focuses on developing the skills and techniques to analyze problems and create solutions in all aspects in the work force.

Hello! My name is Cecilia Perales and I am a Senior majoring in Spanish Education with an endorsement in English as Second Language at the University of Nebraska- Kearney. I am passionate about helping others. My passion throughout the years has led to a bigger passion for education. I am beyond excited to get to work with my cooperating teachers, Mrs. Abby Jones –Spanish Teacher at Gibbon Public Schools and Mrs. Sarah Drackley—English as Second Language Teacher at Bryant Elementary School.

Nurturing during early years develop talents that enable children to overcome barrier and seek appropriate opportunities for a lifetime. School created stepping stones which has lasted for a lifetime. These successes relate to compassion, individualized learning, and facing the unknown. These wonderful traits allowed me to foster within an appreciation for changing power, to expect the best from individuals, while vesting in the person, and increasing expectations. Real life experiences for teaching in low income schools are not always in the classroom; therefore, the alignment of personal experiences such as flexibility, self-confidence, positive role modeling and problem solving illustrate true form in the teaching arena.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I am writing this letter because I look forward to attending the school, however there are some circumstances that may prevent me from doing so. I have a younger brother who is also interested in attending college, and many family members coming from India who we will have to support and provide for. We would also have to assist them in paying for their higher education. My parents will have to pay for several family members' college tuitions, and they will not be able to afford to pay for the full amount I am being asked for.

I don't know if life wants to give me more experience about what I'm learning in class, but I have to add this. Today December 2, 2015 at 12:45pm I got a ticket for leaving my car at the time they were cleaning the street. My fine is $74.00 they give me 21 days to pay that if not I'm going to have to pay more. I can not believe I got a ticket, this is my first ticket and I feel terrible. Growing up sucks now I'm going to be extra careful and read the

Parents need to be informed and know what is occurring in their children’s schools. There should be no surprises. I would want to conduct pre and post surveys to determine how parents want communication and how we can better serve their needs.