Why Am I Attending College Essay

Starting at eight years old, I always envisioned attending college and obtaining a degree that would allow me to accomplish what I want in life. Over time, I have faced many obstacles such as dyslexia, emotional trauma, and family challenges. All through these challenges, I never let anything deter me from my course of attending college. Despite being able to overcome obstacles, I have come to realize there are things in life that I have little to no control over. Now that I have had time to experience the joys, hard work, and endless opportunities that come with being a college student, I have come too far to let anything stop me from finishing this chapter of my life. In combination with my scholarships and work-study, as a college student with little money I rely partly on my parents to finance my education. Although my parents will continue to do all they can to help finance my education, their income stability is not guaranteed, my family
Since becoming part time at Central College, my mom found two part-time positions to supplement the loss in income. While this is good, it is not ideal for our family and part-time positions are not fully guaranteed. Naturally, my mom is now seeking out employment opportunities close to North Carolina so that our family can reunite, and she can have a full-time position again. Although I am happy, if my mom were to get a job out of state it would jeopardizes my financial aid. A change in state residency would disqualify me from receiving my Iowa Tuition Grant which I heavily depend on to finance my tuition. Unusual circumstances such as a family of two households, uncertain income stability and state residency are all barriers that could prevent me from attending Luther College where I thrive as a