Personal Narrative: Growing Up In The Urban Area Of Detroit

Growing up in a very horrid environment can often be too influential to the point where it drives much of the youth, like myself, to ignore their dreams. However, I am an exception of this situation. I have primarily grown up in the urban area of Detroit, Michigan with many negative influences surrounding myself and others. Constant violence and crimes being committed was becoming normal for the east side of Detroit, in which I was living. It is clear to see that no child would be able to have a positive, effective future being near all of that commotion. Fortunately, my family and I were able to escape those particular troubles and move to a place where the community was more welcoming and beneficial. Aside from the general living conditions,
relocating to suburban metro-Detroit has allowed me to further my education more successfully. Luckily, I've had the opportunity to attend a private school for all of my life. I was enrolled at Cornerstone Nevada Primary and Middle School from kindergarten through 8th grade. During my time of attending school there, I maintained superb grades all while being apart of the cheerleading team and being a member of the National Honors Society. I am currently attending Mercy High School, which is a college preparatory school, as a junior. From the 9th grade through 11th grade, I have continued to perform well in academics as well as being apart of clubs such as the Junior Classical League, Black Awareness for Society and Education. In addition to being involved in clubs at school, I have donated my time specifically dedicated to community service. Because of this, I yearn to reach out to people and constantly help them. Actively participating in school activities and working amongst the school and outside community has allowed me, as a student, to realize how important it is set goals for myself and to achieve them. After graduating from high school, I aim to attend a prestigious HBCU and to major in nursing. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, I will become an RN and then become certified in Neonatal Resuscitation. I will then complete the required amount of hours working in a hospital setting and return to school for a Master's of Science in Nursing Degree and finally become a neonatal nurse. Overall, I am eager to aid many families in need.