Pursuing Educational Goals

For my educational plans, I have a clear understanding and vision of where I want to go and who I have the desire to be. For now, I would like to graduate with my Associates in Arts degree in Nursing from Indian River State College. I believe Indian River State is an excellent place to begin my journey and recieve my education in order to better prepair myself for what is yet to come. After I recieve my Associates degree from Indian River, I plan to transfer to the University of South Florida in order to extend my education and potentially recieve my Bachelors and Masters of Science degree in Nursing.

I decided to go to college because I believe that education is an important part of life and that being educated has many advantages. Like many, one of the biggest reasons for deciding to attend college is to create a better future for myself. Being a first-generation college student my parents have implanted on me the importance of college education, as it is something they wish they would have done themselves. As the first of four children to go to college, I feel that it is my responsibility to be a good example to my younger siblings, and show them that it is important to have goals in life and to better yourself as a person through education. I understand that an university education may not be for everyone, but it felt like the right choice for me. What I hope to get out of college is a life-changing experience, not only to get a better education, but to find something I am truly passionate about. I think it is important when choosing a career or a major to find something your heart truly wants and not just a career that will make you able to afford expensive things. I also hope that somewhere along the path to graduation and adulthood, I find myself as a person and develop ideas, opinions, and to be able to approach the world with an

An experience in a biomedical research will help me to succeed in my long-term educational goals. My long-term goal is to attend a MD-PHD program at a Medical School. As a scientist, I would like to study the genetics of disease causing organisms and human genetics. Currently, I am studying Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, which I think will equip me with a knowledge of human biochemistry. However, since undergraduate schools mainly focus on theoretical not the practical application of most subjects, I need to participate in a hands on research project over the summer because It will give me an opportunity to apply my knowledge in a laboratory. This is when the summer research program at the University of Maryland school of medicine

College; something important to everybody. We are told as children that we should go to college by our parents, “you will get more money and be more successful in life”. Although we didn’t know what college was for, we were set to go to it. But, sooner or later we must face the facts, college isn’t worth the expenses!

As my senior year comes around, it has become more real to me that I have to take charge of my future. I deserve and need this scholarship just as I need oxygen to breathe. Being the first in my family to attend college or even have the idea in their head means I’m on my own to discover what to do to get into college and how to come up with the means. I

Even though I gained admission to all the colleges I applied to after high school, my parents were not able to raise enough money to cover for my school expenses. I stayed home for some time trying to help my parents raise enough money for school. I’m the first generation student in my family and coming from a family living under low income and struggle to put food on the table, we knew the only way to come out of this situation is through college education and that is what I'm committed to do.

I would like to attend college because I want to be able to demonstrate not only to myself but to my family that we can do what we set ourselves to do. I would to do go far in this life and accomplish my life goals. Without college, I will not be able to do my goals. My goals are to graduate from college, one day own my own land so that I can own my own agricultural business, and have my home there too, and I want to be a high school Spanish teacher as well. Another reason as to why I want to attend college is that I want to be able to show my little sister that anything is possible, we can do whatever we set ourselves to do, as long we do not give up we will be able to accomplish great things in life. My teachers have also been a great influence

It was instilled in me at a very early age how important it is to receive a college degree. My mother who never finished her degree wanted more for me and made sure that I took advance classes in High School so that I could be prepared for college. Coming from single parent house hold my Mother has made lots of sacrifices and continues to do so to ensure I can continue my education. I have just completed my first semester and staring my second and the money that I received for Warren and Betty Burnside scholarship has help out

were my age. A struggle that my parents have gone through for us was leaving their relative in Mexico in order for for their future kids to live a better life. This is my motivation to attend college because it well make my parents happy that i am going to have a better future and succeed. To add upon I would like to repay them for their sacrifice

My educational and career goals consist of waking up every morning with a smile on my face knowing I am in the position I’ve always desired. I want my career to be something I enjoy doing rather than something I am forced to do because of my financial situation. I want to improve myself through higher education and be able to display my degrees to inspire others to pursue a career. I want to graduate from college with a master’s degree in nursing or social work. Throughout my life, my mother has always been my number one supporter. My mother has always advised me to follow my dreams and not allow anyone to criticize my career. Indeed, I saw my parents struggle and tolerate discrimination to provide for my sister and I for many years. I don’t

Living in a low income household and being the first generation to go to college, it is difficult wanting to pursue a higher education because my family can’t afford the excess education I wish for. In addition, I feel lost sometimes because I don’t have anyone to turn to when I am curious about my future. Despite the struggles, it has not stopped me from pursuing a higher education. Moving towards my goals, I’ve found opportunities that help me.

In today’s economy, college is a necessity for my life and career path. I understand the importance of college in my future. My parents will not be financially able to send me to a four-year college so I understand the importance of scholarships. College has always been a dream of mine so I’m determined to work hard for it. Furthering my education will help my success in the future. I realize that my time for college is now or never.

From a young age the importance of education has always been stressed to me. Graduating high school, and then continuing to a university, and earning my degree, was not a question, but a requirement in my household. Being the youngest of six children, and two hardworking middle class parents, I knew from a young age to accomplish and reach the goals set not only by myself but my parents, I would have work extremely hard. A signification person that has impacted my journey has been my mom, whose influence has helped me get to where I am today.

Throughout my life my parents have always expressed the importance of education. During my time in school I have always done well, but my junior year was really a stepping stone for me in my career as a student. I truly realized that I was capable of more in my academic studies and I pushed to do the best work I have ever done

Both mom and dad studied higher education, so I was raised with the idea of getting a higher education as well. My parents are a crucial part of my life and they taught me values that I will keep in my heart and essence forever. Besides them, there were many other persons who influenced my life in a positive way too.