Essay About Moving To College

Things were not always as easy as it is right now. I remember having to live in a confined one bedroom apartment with my mother, siblings, and grandparents. My father and mother were separated for a period due to immigration policy. My mother decided to move to America with her side of family to give her children better life and education. Although my dad sent over money, it was never enough for the family. Seeing my mother struggle with money, it made me want to do everything I can to give them a better life. Being too young, I knew the only thing I can do help my mother was focus on my academics. After helping my mother with the daily chores, I went straight to the books and I studied intensively. Witnessing her struggle with money, it made me the hardworking person I am today. I knew that if I focused on studying and worked hard enough, it will all be rewarded. It made my mother proud when I got honor roll on every report card and
We even moved out of the small apartment into a house. Things were good until my grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. When my father was not present, my grandfather was my father figure so this put a weight on me. Being older, I knew that I needed to work to help my parents with the medical bills. I ended up working as a waitress at a local restaurant. Every day I worked right after school until closing time. My grades begin to slip as I spent all my precious studying time waiting tables. I had to quit school activities and personal hobbies such as academic decathlon and dancing to work. The chemotherapy was successful because he has been in remission for five years now.
Entering college, I decided to quit working at a restaurant and adjust back to focusing on school. Through hard work and dedication, I maintained my grades and actively volunteered in the community. I learned that when life kicks you down, you just need to get back