My Personal Qualities and Influences
Agustine Oropeza Oropeza 1
Mr. shaddtt
Lit. Comp
9 November 2011
College Essay My name is Augie Oropeza I came from a very humble home. Which consists of my mother and father, myself and two younger brothers. My parents had me when they were very young, eighteen years old. They both began to work and felt that their dreams of attending college were unattainable. I will be the first person in my family to attend college. Which is pretty exciting for me and my family. Growing up my parents did their best to provide for us and to give us the things we needed. Through this observation I have learned the meaning of hard work and sacrifice. I know that in life things do not come easy and you must work hard for the things you want. All of my life experiences have definitely shaped and molded me into the person I am today. My qualities would have to be honesty, perseverance and a strong work ethic. Some of the people who have positively influenced my life are my parents, my grandparents and Aunt Rosie. I am thankful for these people always being there for me. Football has always been a strong and important factor in my life. Since I was a young boy I have played football and have enjoyed it immensely. I have fond memories of my family and I gathering around the television and watching football. one particular memory that sticks out to me is when my dad and I were watching the Cowboys vs. Titans game I was so impressed watching the running-back. I vividly remember this moment because this is when I realized football is not only a hobby or extracurricular activity for me it has developed into my passion. I have learned many valuable life lessons through football as well. Such as discipline, responsibility and team work. I have accomplished many things in football such as I received the defensive player of the year award and also
Mr. shaddtt
Lit. Comp
9 November 2011
College Essay My name is Augie Oropeza I came from a very humble home. Which consists of my mother and father, myself and two younger brothers. My parents had me when they were very young, eighteen years old. They both began to work and felt that their dreams of attending college were unattainable. I will be the first person in my family to attend college. Which is pretty exciting for me and my family. Growing up my parents did their best to provide for us and to give us the things we needed. Through this observation I have learned the meaning of hard work and sacrifice. I know that in life things do not come easy and you must work hard for the things you want. All of my life experiences have definitely shaped and molded me into the person I am today. My qualities would have to be honesty, perseverance and a strong work ethic. Some of the people who have positively influenced my life are my parents, my grandparents and Aunt Rosie. I am thankful for these people always being there for me. Football has always been a strong and important factor in my life. Since I was a young boy I have played football and have enjoyed it immensely. I have fond memories of my family and I gathering around the television and watching football. one particular memory that sticks out to me is when my dad and I were watching the Cowboys vs. Titans game I was so impressed watching the running-back. I vividly remember this moment because this is when I realized football is not only a hobby or extracurricular activity for me it has developed into my passion. I have learned many valuable life lessons through football as well. Such as discipline, responsibility and team work. I have accomplished many things in football such as I received the defensive player of the year award and also