Personal Narrative: My Acceptance To Stokes Early College

My decision to attend Trinity Valley Community College was influenced by two primary objectives. One was to conserve funds, as this is one of the most useful features of community colleges. The second objective was to maintain a 4.0 GPA. This is where I failed.

Frantic thoughts raced through my mind as I opened the door of my mother’s beloved red Dodge Charger. I looked over at my mother in the driver’s seat, waving me on and wishing me luck, trying to cheer me up.

Growing up as a first-generation college-bound Hispanic woman has proven to be a difficult journey. Both of my parents left their home countries at a young age and came to this country without any ideas or real opportunities on where to begin. At a young age, I have been taught that having a higher education is the key to having a successful and plentiful life. However, the journey towards achieving my dream of receiving a higher education has been filled with moments where I have challenged the stereotypes about getting pregnant and dropping out of high school, facing my grandma’s unexpected illness that affected me both academically and mentally, and the challenge of being a first generation college bound student in my family.

Looking back at my life to where I am now. I can honestly admit if I did not come to Community College my life would have been different. Here at community college I have made the most out of my experience I not only saved a significant amount of money but, furthermore I have grown not only with myself but with my grades as well. I struggled with a numerous of things in high school. However here at college I actually took the time to listen and observe. I have made friends and individuals that I can honestly call my family. I have taken the initiative to progress in my chosen fields.

Entering a Liberal Arts College I knew was different than that of other colleges, but I didn’t fully understand the difference. My mom attended BC, so I knew that there was going to be a lot of classes I needed to take that would not involve my major. This was scary entering college because I didn’t know what to expect in these classes since they weren’t my strong point. According to the Bridgewater website about Academic Citizenship as a student I am supposed to, “Through the Academic Citizenship program, BC is increasing conversations about a wide variety of issues. Engage in your education. Take advantage of an academic community filled with different perspectives. And prepare to be a better citizen of the global community”. The first course

Every aspect of my enrollment at Rich Mountain Community College has been phenomenal. The professors and tutoring staff have been so patient and kind with me these last three semesters. To limit my wonderful experiences to just one is quite challenging. Through much reflection, I would have to say that receiving my mid-term grade in College Algebra is the most exciting and momentous experience so far.

I chose to come to community college because I felt it would better benefit me. Most four year universities have difficult obstacles to overcome. Distractions like parties, and other social things can be hard to ignore. For better focus and judgment I chose to come to Faulkner state. Also, I heard good things about the college on how they didn’t tolerate parties and the use of alcohol or drugs and the instructors have good relationships with their students, and to this day I find that very true. Another thing is when I was in the industrial contracting industry I knew going back to school was going to make me happy and make me feel like I had a purpose for my calling in the medical field of radiology. I knew I would feel fulfilled and it would

Upon arriving to school one morning, I noticed two students engaged in a heated argument and heard one yell at the other to tell his "alien friends and family" to stop occupying the spaces in the school’s parking garage.

Inspiration, influence, goals; all of these words birth feelings and memories of important events, events that have impacted our hopes, dreams, and admirations. Which is why when I was asked to come up with one event or experience in my life that has influenced my academic work and goals both in my past and leading up to now as I apply for Colorado Christian University, I had to give it quite a bit of thought. This experience has become the basis for my inspiration, influence and goals in my life and especially now as I see admission into Colorado Christian University. Which brings me to the answer you have so patiently awaited, the event that I believe has influenced my academic work and goals is when I finally turned my life over to God.

When I started the college admissions process in my junior year, I had no idea it would end in Worcester, Massachusetts at a small, Catholic liberal arts school named The College of the Holy Cross. I explored large private colleges and state schools, primarily in the South, close to the Atlantic, where I could root for iconic sports teams after trudging my books to the beach to study while indulging in some sun and surfing! Well, when it came down to deciding where to apply as a high school senior, my idea of the perfect school had moved well beyond concern about the climate. Suddenly, this was the last step before graduate school and then the real world. I would actually be living with these people on campus. I learned a lot about different

The decision to go to Converse College was protracted. It took over a year to decide that this would be my home for four or more years. I chose Converse for a number of reasons; the music department, the music professors, the tuition, and the campus.

I have had a great experience while attending Wallace Community College. I chose to come to Wallace because I got a full scholarship to attend and it was closer to home. One experience that I have had here is the teachers and faculty. All the teachers that I have had the pleasure of being in their classrooms have been nothing but exceptional. All of them have taught me valuable information that I will be able to use not only in progressing in my academic career but also in life. Every teacher always goes above and beyond to make their students feel welcomed and that you have a reason for being here. Secondly, another experience that I have had is the variety of classes you are able to take while attending Wallace. Even though it is a community

I begin my college career at Armstrong Atlantic State University in August of 2010. Of course as any incoming freshman, you struggle with the adjustments of being on your own and self-sufficient course learning. My freshman year to me was more of an adjustment to the true courses load. During my sophomore year, I became more focused and understood what was require to get the right grades. It was towards the end of my sophomore year that I had to withdraw for a semester due to my father’s diagnosis of cancer. My parents felt it was best to help out financially and to lend a hand with the care of my father. At this point of time, my life and education endeavors was put on hold for the sake of my father. I decided to go back to college after

Brad Pitt once said, “You must lose everything in order to gain anything.” Stanly Early College was my dream when I was in the seventh grade. Though it was my dream, I didn’t know that going to it will make me lose aspects of my life. The journey coming and being here has changed me and made me realized what is more important. Being here has taken me on a different journey. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I applied for Stanly Early College. The future then was so vivid and still is. When I found out I got in there were mixed emotions. It was the first time I ever cried tears of joy. People tried to put me down and still do, but I want to prove them wrong. I want to say I can do it and there is nothing you can stop me. Being

If I were to take a day back it would be my acceptance to Schreiner University. Reliving that day would boost my motivation to move forward. It was the day I realized I can make a life for myself. I do not have to end up life the rest of my family. I can make it through everything and reach the place where I am needed. I am the maker of my own destiny and no one can tell me otherwise. Although this is a small, less popular university, it was the best accomplishment for me. Seeing how happy my mother was as she opened the envelope herself and then hearing the voicemail from the university to congratulate me. My most prideful moment, just to see my day brighten up in a single second. I would change one event, that would be to show it off to my