Personal Narrative: My Education

My education started not long after I was born in 1989. I attended Ruth Washburn Nursery School, for 3 years, but I don’t have a lot of memories of what I learned. 3 things stand out to me. This was a place of great fun!! I learned how to love running. I could run for ages. Secondly the plecostomus’s were the coolest fish in the fish tank! Lastly I remember the song that goes, “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away.”

Over the past eighteen years I have been alive, there have not been any real challenges I have faced in my pursuit of education. I come from a family of immigrants that managed to find themselves a good life, away from the ghetto and the poverty line, through hard work. Both my parents had to move to a place away from everything they knew to learn English as a second language to give their children, myself included, a better chance at life, and I can gladly say their effort was not in vain. If there was one thing I struggled with in pursuit of my education, it would have to be myself.

Going to school online, you have more convenience in sitting in front of an computer in your living room. You can work at your own pace, and stop and take a break when ever you need to. You don’t have to worry about having to commute back and forth to school. What I like most is that I’m able

My educational history is very diverse. I went to Catholic school from kindergarten to sixth grade, then went to public school from seventh to twelfth grade. The transition from Catholic school to public school was very complicated but at the same time it was effortless. I did not have to wear a uniform, go to church, or learn religion anymore.

parent, I finally decided to finish my college education and enrolled online at Bethel University in 2011.

I tried applying for jobs and everyone wanted at least a year of experience in the field. Currently, still working in the Customer Service field part-time but I’m doing face to face at Sun Life Stadium where the Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team plays as a Concession Stand Supervisor, also at the American Airline Arena where the Miami Heat basketball team plays as an Assistant Stand Lead. Now at the age of forty-two I’m engaged to a wonderful man and have a twelve year old daughter at home that will support me in a field that I can use with a company and/or to assist my fiancé in starting his own business. By attending Colorado Christian University I can fully focus on getting my Associate in Business Administration. With this degree I know I can provide a better life for my family. Having a Business Administration I can work for someone or work for myself. Attending Colorado Christian University Online would allow me to work part-time or full-time and still be able to maintain my household. Colorado Christian University Online is more convenient for me because I will have the ability to assist my daughter her homework and complete my own

This has shaped my aspirations and dreams of going to college. I truly believe that Colorado Christian University is exactly what I need, in order to reach my goal. It is a stepping stone; just another “experience”. I know that if this is the plan that God has for me, then he will let everything fall into place. A friend once said to me, “You’ll never know more perfect joy or peace than when you are in the center of His will.” I want to be successful and make something of myself; to prove that I can accomplish something great; something larger than life. I’ve been raised in a family where just enough finances have been made to cover what is needed only. This is because of the fact that my mother and father had no further education after high school. Because I’ve watched my parents struggle financially over the years, I know for sure what I want for my life. I plan to have the lifestyle of my choosing. I don’t want to just barely get by like my parents have my whole life. I will push myself to be the best that I can, I will do whatever I need to do, in order to

I find myself reading this short paragraph over and over(above). My topic sentence makes me happy and proud. Going back to school was the best thing I have done. I chose to talk about going back to school to the “future employer” because it shows I am motivated as well as dedicated. This class has brought a lot to my attention. The mannerism that is expected in the “business world” is to speak and write well. It is extremely important to know how to write (type) a meaning full and proper paper whether it is for school or work. I have noticed a great impact in my vocabulary and writing skills. My boss told me on Monday he is impressed with the new docs I typed up for our new clients (with no help from him). I was not excited about this class

Now let’s quickly close this protracted (slide rule scaled) essay by skipping over the gaping and barren caldera that is my Public School education, where I studiously avoided the pre-med Math and Science track - since I don’t plan on becoming a doctor or a mathematician, in favor of Castle’s (almost but not quite) nationally recognized Media Arts Program - since I do plan on pursuing the Arts, diving deep into the (Liberal) Arts and Languages - Pidgin, Spanish, French, English & Writing classes, to emulate the trail-blazing trajectory of my older (and similarly math-phobic) sister Maria, so like her I too might procure a Kenyon Film degree and secure my fame and fortune and everything that goes with it - I thank you all (and one day The Academy)

If I could say who I am as a learner, I would say that I am a risk-taker, and am very knowledgeable. I like this because I am not afraid to try new things, but I still know what I am doing. If you don’t be a risk taker and try new things, you can never learn anything. These are two very good traits to have, but I still have goals. I want to be more reflective and look back on my mistakes so I can learn better. My goals for behavior are to talk less and get more work done. The best way for me to work is to get a lot done and then take a lot of little breaks, sometimes I get carried away and start to talk and it gets crazy. I learned about this trait when I was a lot younger when I would clean my room. I would get distracted and start playing around, and then I would stop and clean really fast so I could take a little break again. I think this is a result of what type of learner I am. My color quiz results said I am yellow. That means I am very enthusiastic and try to change things where I can. I like to change things to make them more fun. So when I work, I take

I made the decision to further my education because I did not want to end up like my older brother. He did not finish high school and also never got his GED. I see him going through numerous jobs and struggling throughout his life financially. Also, my senior year in high school I was assigned a college advisor. He discussed with me all the options I had when it came to applying for different colleges. The best advice he gave me was one that I regret not taking into consideration. He told me that based on my current GPA, there would be a strong possibility that I would not be accepted into the top schools of my choice. Therefore, it would be best if I attended a community college for two years, just to increase my GPA, and then reapply to those

Public school systems need to be more sensitive to their students. Parents play the major role in determining a child’s academic outcome, but the school system needs to notice children who don’t necessarily acknowledge their gift. These children need guidance -- I believe it is the schools’ responsibility to provide it to them. I have been through a situation that makes me feel strongly about the subject. My example is an indisputable case in point.

Who I am as a learner would be that I’m mostly am a auditory student, which means I have to listen to learn.

Were you ever homeschooled? I was! My entire pre-collegiate school experience was in the home, with the exception of a handful of external classes, all extracurricular. Understandably, my parents were concerned about the current system of education in the U.S., and wanted to give us the children the best circumstances for success possible. Throughout Elementary and Senior High, everything was excellent! Upon reaching Junior and Senior years however, college was looming heavy, and I knew that I needed to become familiar with working under other teachers, working with a group of other individuals, and working independently of assistance.

I think right now I would have to say I identify more simply as a student. We all just got accepted into a graduate program that is preparing us to reach the momentum of a professional level. But, until we’ve flourished more in the program, I would personally take just the identity of a student. I am in a constant learning mode where the skills I need are being taught to me. I’ve come to terms with that this process takes a great deal of time, and amazing professionals are not built overnight. That being said though, I don’t think that means we are not learning how to be professional. For instances right now in our lab for Counseling Methods, the expectation is that we dress appropriately. In that moment of setting foot in lab, I would say that I have turned somewhat into a professional. It means I come, ready to learn and my attire matches that of how I would in the field. Though in this example I am in training, the assumption is we know how to be professional, and will act it out accordingly.