The International Community Development Scholarship Program

Now I believe that this is an extremely important motto due to the fact that you can use this in every aspect of your life as I stated above. If your mind and body are prepared for any obstacle that is thrown your way there is nothing that can stop you. This hits me strongly because I believe that when you set your mind to a goal in order to better yourself you need to set them out of reach so you continue to grow stronger as an individual.

“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.”

As a sociology major student, I am interested in contributing to the improvement of low-income communities and being a teacher. With this great opportunity, I would be able to learn how to teach and help out low-income communities by providing qualified courses and being a caring teacher. I hope that I can ignite their interest in studying, prepare them for University, and eventually, for society.

persevere when you fail, because failure is not a permanent position,” Angela (2011).By standing by his dreams even though he was knocked down twice by being dismissed from

come out on the upside. When faced with a challenge that seems unbearable, one must remember

but you begin and you see it through no matter what.” (Lee 112). This quote

This quote comes from the famous abolitionist, writer ,and social reformer Fredrick Douglass. What Fredrick is saying is without the pursuit, perseverance and determination to accomplish something in life. A great example is the civil rights era when Martin Luther King was pushing the government to give equal rights to African Americans and through a great struggle his goal was met though it was after his death because of his perseverance African Americans have the same rights as white Americans. If he had quit on the movement African Americans would have continued to be disrespected and discriminated against. Martin Luther kings Perseverance is a testament to the Frederick Douglass quote in many aspects it really helps you to understand what

“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them…” -Henry David Thoreau. This quote means that you can be a dreamer and have wondrous ambitions but that will all go to waste unless effort is put towards that ambition. I agree with this statement because people can have the most amazing goals but go no where without the required effort.

Never give up, and be confident in what you do. There may be tough times, but difficulties which you face will make you more determined to achieve your objectives and to win against all the odds. (Marta)

This quote is found in first part of the book in chapter two. I chose this quote because this relates to me, if I put effort and hard work I can do. Just like if Pi he did not any put effort he would have not become a good swimmer but he did same with me even if it is towards my academics or extracurricular, you still have put the same time and effort no matter what you are doing you can accomplish with right mindset. Also, I know that it is hard work but in the end you will be glad that you put effort and time. When I compete for anything I want to give 100% whatever I am doing.

A lesson I took from the story about achieving success is that no matter what obstacle you encounter, you need to keep pushing forward to your end goal and beyond. Certain situations can cause us to pause or if they’re severe to completely give up on our goals.

The saying, “Do not give up,” makes up a huge part of who I am. Constantly, in my day-to-day life, there is a challenge that I must face and conquer. Whether it be family, friends, soccer, or school, I have always had to persevere through the challenges that these things, and many more bring my way. In this case, perseverance is a giant part of my identity, and who I am. When something challenges me, I do not turn away, but instead I face it.

I don't believe that Grant Berry’s conclusion be true, although his story is an excellent example of perseverance. In contrast with the right attitude we can stay motivated

This quote means that even when you try agin it still may fail, but through failing you become better. A time I have failed, but have failed better was when I was trying to read a book,but I would have to start over because I would not read it for a few days, and forget what would happen in the first half of the book. Now I read when I have down time, but sometimes I

However, if we choose to give up on ourselves in the middle of the journey just because we have low self-esteem and do not believe that others can support us, we can never be successful. Hence, only the person who endures throughout the journey and believes strongly in hope is qualified enough to be successful.