KSU Personal Statement
In 1999 on August 3rd I was born in Canton, Georgia. My parents raised me in my infant years in Canton, but we later moved to Pickens County. I attended Tate Elementary, Pickens Middle, and Pickens High. School was always problematic and challenging. My testing scores were always below average and I felt like I was inferior when compared to my other classmates. During middle school I developed depression, gained 200 pounds, and was diagnosed with dyslexia and pre-diabetes. That summer I had an abrupt rush of motivation to get my life back, I signed myself up at Bodyplex and started reading everyday. I soon enough lost 60 pounds which was a major point in my life. Over the course of my high school experience I joined marching band, concert
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My parents wanted me to go to Young Harris where there is nothing to do, like Pickens, to assure I wouldn’t get into any trouble. I didn't want that for myself, I knew I wanted a semi-city environment to help transition into a more busy area such as Atlanta, where I plan to move post graduation. After long nights of arguing about my future, my parents finally gave in and let me enroll at KSU. After enrolling at KSU I declared my major as Biology. As far as long term goals go I aspire to be a dermatopathologist and plan to later enroll into medical school. I was offered to chance to join a learning community so I took advantage of the opportunity as the email I received portrayed it to be a very beneficial experience. But at the same time I am a “first generation” student and I have absolutely no idea what i'm doing or if joining the community was ,or is, a great decision. I’m not exactly sure what I'm supposed to gain but I'm hoping for more individualized learning and the opportunity to be comfortable enough to ask for help in my classes.
So far my KSU experience has been positive and I hope to keep it that way. The commute is rough and is definitely challenging for a newer driver like myself but i'm sure the overall benefit of an education will overrule my temporary discomforts with the
My parents wanted me to go to Young Harris where there is nothing to do, like Pickens, to assure I wouldn’t get into any trouble. I didn't want that for myself, I knew I wanted a semi-city environment to help transition into a more busy area such as Atlanta, where I plan to move post graduation. After long nights of arguing about my future, my parents finally gave in and let me enroll at KSU. After enrolling at KSU I declared my major as Biology. As far as long term goals go I aspire to be a dermatopathologist and plan to later enroll into medical school. I was offered to chance to join a learning community so I took advantage of the opportunity as the email I received portrayed it to be a very beneficial experience. But at the same time I am a “first generation” student and I have absolutely no idea what i'm doing or if joining the community was ,or is, a great decision. I’m not exactly sure what I'm supposed to gain but I'm hoping for more individualized learning and the opportunity to be comfortable enough to ask for help in my classes.
So far my KSU experience has been positive and I hope to keep it that way. The commute is rough and is definitely challenging for a newer driver like myself but i'm sure the overall benefit of an education will overrule my temporary discomforts with the