Personal Statement: My Community As A Huge Factor In My College Choice

Trying to achieve your dreams and reach your full potential in a town that has little to no guidance for youth, especially African American men, is a daunting task. Too often, young men from my hometown are given limited options for their future. The education system made us feel as if we were only created to work in trade career fields, or sign our lives away for four to six years to the various branches of the United States Military. College was a luxury that many, including myself, thought would never be an option.

One educational opportunity that I never would have thought would even have been an opportunity was my decision to go to community college. While I used to feel as though I had to prove myself by going to a 4-year university right away, at College of the Canyons, I have actually learned more about myself and my academic ethics. I used to feel that community college was a barrier, separating me from my university dreams. However, without my community college journey, my academic passions and endeavors might not have been the same. I have used this time to learn how to be more assertive as well as more willing to problem solve and think out of the box. Since my goals were not handed to me on a silver platter, the community college process has

BTNY is the right program for my child because they will provide her an opportunity that I never had and that regular public schools would never be able to give. When I was younger, I lived in the Dominican Republic and my mom was not supportive of my education. But, I knew that I needed to be successful for my family. So, after middle school, I went to America to go to highschool and I went to Bronx Community College, the first person in my family to go there. But, I knew that the college I went to was a result of my highschool and middle school choice. I knew that I wanted children to fulfill a better life than I did. That’s why my older daughter and I went through a similar process to Breakthrough, in order to get her into a boarding

Graduating high school was an exciting time, but I felt lost. I wasn't sure of my career goals or what I wanted to accomplish at University. When I first decided to attend community college, I felt hesitant because I did not take the traditional route like my other classmates. However, community college was cheaper and would give me time to figure out the career path I wanted to take.

Have you found the college you want to attend? Well, have you asked yourself why you want to attend this college? Well, I have found the college I want to attend. The college I want to attend is UAFS. There are three questions I ask myself when looking for colleges are: why I want to attend this college, what classes does this college have, and where the location is and the tuition cost.

Initially after high school I decided to move across the country in order to find myself, my passions, and my career goals. I attended WW-P South in Princeton Junction where many of my friends chose TCNJ. I always loved TCNJ but I knew I wasn't academically ready to be part of the community just yet. I started at a private university in California which turned out to be an amazing experience but also a lesson learned that it was not for me. Everything was new and overwhelming and it was the first time being completely on my own. After completing my freshmen year, I moved to a community college to do better academically and work a little on the side. My passion for pursing a degree boosted during my second community college that I attended.

Why I want to attend UNC Wilmington is because college has always been a very prominent milestone in my life. Ever since I was young, I was yearning to learn more about college and what I could accomplish there and how I could expand my educational horizons. I never found the perfect college, despite years of searching. A few years ago though, I did find my perfect college. It was UNCW. After stepping onto the campus, I immediately felt like I was at home. It was a second nature to be there, pass the buildings, and walk with the students. I could see myself sitting with a group of friends, studying on a Friday night, or taking part in clubs and activities that I could have never dreamed of. UNCW also grabbed my attention geographically as

I have always been a fun and happy person. I loved to dance, go shopping, hang out with friends,watch movies with my family and go on vacations. Many people go through adversity that change them in significant ways and I was one of them. My way of getting through my issues was going to activities such as dance, cheerleading, and wrestling and it seemed to be working until one day at wrestling practice where I hurt my foot and had to go to the nurse. At the nurses office I had to take a survey that asked if I had ever been sexually assaulted, I answered truthfully and circled “yes.” I figured they would ask me about it however I didn’t expect them to call my mom and social services. I cried

After reading the first few pages of the textbook, it was difficult to select only one topic that caught my attention. In order to save myself from sounding redundant throughout the paper I’ll go ahead and select two topics that stood out from the rest, at least in my opinion.

Community colleges used to be holes of despair consisting of two groups. The first was comprised of those who should little interest in learning much went to get some form of technical training. The first and second group often overlapped. The second group was built up of those whose family wasn’t financially well off enough to send them full term to a four-year university. If that wasn’t the truth, it was certainly the stigma surrounding the institutions. But in today’s climate, the community college has become an essential part of the education.

When going into the 5th grade, I would drive by kipp every single day. Every time I would drive by, I would constantly tell my mom that I wanted to attend kipp my 5th grade year. When I got accepted into kipp, I was so excited. At the age of 10, I was being introduced to college. My very first homeroom was Brown University. Kipp pushed students to want to attend college to better their futures. I stayed in kipp from 5th-12th grade. Those years in kipp, we went on plenty of college tours so that the students could get a feeling of how college is. In high school when preparing for college, kipp offered so much help when it came down to ACT prep and also preparing for college interviews. Kipp offers plenty of support, they want to see their students shine. For instance, in my 12th

As I go into my second semester of Northampton Community College my interests have certainly changed. I have turned to a student who thrives to succeed in my current goal which is a stepping stone in my life time goals, this stepping stone is to attend Lehigh University upon completion of receiving my associates degree. With this stepping stone in mind I realized I had to make my academic resume stand out to say the least. I talked to many professors of this goal and they all told me the same thing honors, so I worked my hardest and the work was certainly worth it I got in. That wasn't enough for me though I am going into my second semester with a plan I plan on joining two more academic clubs Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta (with my passion for

The University of Chicago satisfies my idea of wanting to go to an outstanding university but still be so close to home. I know that UChicago is an advocate of joining extracurricular activities and knowing that I can do and even be encouraged to not only focus on school but also peruse other things I’m passionate about without having to show as big commitment for example joining a sport but not have it be like joining the school varsity team is such a great opportunity. There are many things that I love to do such as volunteer for the cause of creating a better environment but I also like to work with children and help them learn to conquer the subject their struggling with. Knowing I can do things related to both those things and have many more is such a satisfaction because I know I’ll be doing things that I love and enjoy.

I am in college because of several reasons. Neither of my parents went to college and they constantly remind me of how much they regret it. I would be the first person in my family to receive a college degree and that motivates me to continue my education. My dad is in the United State Air Force and he has transferred his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to me. Receiving the benefits gives me a large percentage off of my tuition and it also allows me to receive a check every month to help pay for housing. I have one goal for being in college and that is to finish. I have had many setbacks in my four years of college because of how many times I have transferred, but now all I can do is finish what I started.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Is one of the many questions that are asked by teachers and adults. Through the research and development of this paper, I feel that I am finally prepared to answer that question. College has always been in my plans but which college? Well, I have it narrowed down to three excellent and well -known colleges. Ohio University of Athens, The Ohio State University of Columbus and Miami University are the colleges that I feel would foremost prepare me to become an athletic trainer.