The day I left home to come to Old Dominion Job Corp Center on July 21, 2015, was a very memorable day in my life. My step-dad drove me to Richmond, VA to catch the Greyhound bus to the Lynchburg bus station. We departed at 11 o’clock in the morning from Richmond. I was scared and happy at the same time before I left. My mom packed me so much stuff that we had to pay for the extra bag I carried. On the bus, it was slam packed with people from all over the U.S.A. The first hour or so I couldn’t stop crying, I was just lost in too many thoughts. But it got better after the first two hours, after that I was very content with my decision to go. The bus had free Wi-Fi so most of the time I was on Facebook, Instagram, listening to music or either sleeping. Around 4pm we finally arrived at Old Dominion Job Corps center. We were met by security that opened the door and started checking our bags. One of the center personnel, Ms. Smith, was …show more content…
Sheer. She was really pleasant. She took us in the lounge and gave us our folders to do an inventory on the items we brought with us. . After inventory was done she showed everyone there room and assigned us a locker key. After an hour, our mentor came and took us to dinner at 6pm. After dinner, my day ones smoked a cigarette and we headed back on dorm. Finally I got to unpack and took a shower, I felt like July 21, 2015 was the longest day I’ve ever experienced. I was very tired after all that unpacking so I went and lay down. Soon as I lay down, I started to think of my decisions I made and why I was in Job Corp in the first place. My emotions were very mixed about everything that was going on. I instantly missed being away from my kids. They are my way to have a happy life. I just kept thinking to myself if I focus and stay focused, I would be able to get back home and see their faces sooner than later. So I started smiling, thought happy thoughts and went straight to
I went to school, except this time with a funny feeling, knowing this was the last time I would ever see any of them. All my friends and other family, I wouldn’t be seeing for a long time. Then the day came. We all woke up early that morning. My mom helped me and my brothers pack our bags and get ready for the flight. As a family we made our way to the airport with a drive that felt like it took a million years. Finally, we reached the airports and I was ready to collapse in a seat and go right to sleep.
I never knew this would be my last day here… in Chicago. I hate my dad’s job, this is why I'm moving. Moving cities every year is hard and I hate it. My parents don't seem to bother all that much, they do it mostly for the money. As all these thoughts ran through my head, time went by and I finally arrived at my new house. As I out, all I could feel was the cold wind hitting my face and leafs attacking my fresh new j’s. Looking ahead of my was the fourth and certainly not the last house of mine.
I had everything packed for a couple days now, because i was eager to leave. As i said my goodbyes me and my mother cried until it was time to leave because i might not see her again for a very long time. I said my goodbyes fast because otherwise i would get late. I knew i had to go but a part of me wanted to stay. I pulled myself together for the sake of having a better life.
East Carolina University is and has always been a dream school for many students including myself. I have grown up hearing about the University and it is nothing short of spectacular. Many family members of mine have attended East Carolina, and I have always pictured myself at this school. It would be an honor to be a pirate. Throughout high school I have struggled in Science and Math. I know I could have done better in high school but in life you can always do something better, im eager to push myself more and work harder than ever to succeed as an adult, if given the chance There are many times when I should I have put school in front of my extra curricular activities such as dancing, art, work, tennis, and swimming. However, all of those
Coming to Virginia Commonwealth University with a major in social work has been one of the best things I have done in the year of 2016. I can remember awaiting my acceptance into Virginia Commonwealth University and instantly choosing to attend. For the remainder of my senior year of high school, I couldn’t wait to pack up and leave for VCU. Before I knew it, it was August 20, 2016, move-in day. Aside from leaving my parents and hometown, I was a bit upset about having to quit my job, the anxiety of being a broke college student hit me before I even stepped on campus. On move in day I was a bit anxious and a little nervous to leave my parents but at the same time I was ready to leave and explore something new on my own.
UNC Wilmington has been my top pick for the college I want to attend to obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Business ever since I was a Junior in high school. I applied for the fall 2016 to spring 2017 semester my senior year of high school and was not accepted into UNC Wilmington. I knew I had a big decision to make and I needed to figure out what I was going to do since I was not accepted into UNC Wilmington. I had been accepted to other universities and I could have easily attended one of them instead but I knew where I really wanted to be was UNC Wilmington. I finally made the decision to take one year at Cape Fear Community College and work hard to get my GPA up to where it needs to be in order to be considered for the fall 2017 semester. I realized that
instead all I wanted to do was go home. I had no family there, I was stressed to the max,
The saying goes “if you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it is yours forever. If it doesn't, then it never was yours at all.” This past fall semester I had to set myself free from the one place I loved to be the most and that was Millersville University. Millersville has been a place that I can whole heartedly call home. From the view of Miller and S’ville at the pond to walking through the SMC to being welcomed by all who see you on campus. I even loved my classes for I had professors who put everything into their teaching and wanted the best for their students. I had to give it all away this past semester and it hurt me so bad.
That day at the airport, I thought about a lot of things while we wait for the plane to take off. Moving to the United States with my sister was a huge turning point for me on so many levels. It meant that I will need to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture. It meant that I will leave my aunt and uncle who have raised me for the past eleven years. It meant that I will live with my mom and see my dad and stepdad for the very first time. My emotion was mixed with excitement, fear, and hesitation.
The ride there was going to take me all night. When I got on the bus and left I got a text from my ex- girlfriend. We got into a horrible argument and I told her I never wanted to see her again. I told her that I was going to be homeless with no one to help me out, but I told her I had a plan and all that. I was broken hearted again. I wanted to cry but I couldn’t because I was around to many people.
Wilmington started out as home, then became just a vacation. After years of moving and resisting the pull to move back, I finally made the best and brightest decision I think I have ever made. I am moving home, and in the process, I thought there would be no better place to further my education than The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I have recently taken a year off in between high school and pursuing my college education, and frankly, I think it has been one of the most humbling experiences of my life. I have learned to appreciate everything that was taught by my parents and the schooling I have received. In that year I took part in America's workforce constantly facing the struggles of being independent and caring for myself,
It was the hottest day of the year as we packed up a big U-Haul truck, and thats when it hit me this would be the last time I would lave Florida. Today I was moving from my home town, Lakeland, FL, to a town I would have to meet new people and start a new... school! "Alrighty, looks like we are all packed up and ready to hit the road" my mom said in a teary and shy voice. This day could not get any worse.
I had the chance to attend the final legislative breakfast of the year sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on April 17th. When I first walked into the room I wasn’t sure where I was supposed to sit or if there was something I had to do before I sat down. Luckily, one of the ladies from the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce noticed I was a little lost, so she asked me if I was a student and then she showed me where my seat was, right in front of the representatives’ tables and the podium. More people started to show up and eventually, Representative Curt Hanson, Senator Mark Chelgren, and Representative David Heaton arrived.
Although many schools claim to be the best, the University of Michigan truly holds this spot in my eyes. When talking to people about it, they always comment on how cold it is, and they wonder why people would ever want to live there. My answer is simple; I was born in Michigan and love everything about it. From the bitter cold, to the prestigious colleges, I take pride in being born here. When I researched great law schools and found one located in Michigan, my attention was immediately
The first night I can honestly say I missed my folks and at one point wanted to cry but I pushed on. I knew I had to do this for me and them, I had to show myself first and them second that I had what it took to make it.