I am becoming a woman‚ I have became a child‚ a teenager and now a young lady‚ but I am becoming a woman who will succeed in life because I have never gave up. Early college has not only shaped me into a better person academically‚ but a better person in life in general. Before I came to Early College High School‚ I was struggling socially‚ emotionally and academically. Coming from a family that didn’t have a lot of money‚ my parents didn’t go to college and eventually being raised by my grandparents
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well enough to pass. Attending college was never a thought that had crossed my mind. As the first grandchild and being raised by my grandparents‚ my main goal was to graduate and move out as soon as possible. So‚ shortly after graduation‚ I moved roughly an hour away with my significant other at the time and began working to pay bills. Throughout the last 18 years‚ I’ve worked at several different organizations in several different roles. Recently‚ I’ve decided that I have held out long enough and
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I have always had the dream of attending college to better my future and to also fulfill my mom’s dreams for me to break free of our small town and make something of myself. Unfortunately‚ my family is not in a good financial position to help me pay for college‚ so I am on my own when it comes to supporting my college career. I know my mom wants to help me pay for college‚ but she is my family’s main source of financial support and I have two younger siblings living in the house also‚ so I could
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I would like to attend college because I want to have a higher level of education after high school‚ to make my own money and not having to live on the streets. I would also like to be more independent. My career I’m still unsure of what I want to do because I’m interested in more than one career and I can’t decide which one fits best for me. My family mainly influenced my preparation and motivation towards college and having a better future‚ my parents never went to college and they both have their
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questions I get as a college student is of course‚ “What are you studying?” Though some might find this frustrating or maybe even a little annoying‚ I think it should eventually be something we are excited about. Talking about your future and what you are working so hard for should be something you want to share. When I was in high school I was accepted into a mass media class that was associated with our news program. It was taught by Mr. Hunter Ames‚ who was truly an inspiration to my dreams. I obtained
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Topic A Essay (Required) Throughout high school‚ I always envisioned myself attending Texas A&M University. Although there are still a few steps I need to take‚ I’m going to do whatever it takes to achieve them. I know it will definitely be a challenge‚ but I am willing to work hard and make sacrifices to better my education and future. My parents came into this country to give my brothers and me a better living condition and a brighter future. They have made huge sacrifices in order to achieve
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I came to the United States eight years ago when I was 11 years old. I had to learn how to read‚ write‚ and speak all over again. I thought I would never learn English‚ and that I would never be a good student again like I was in Mexico. When I first arrived in the United States‚ attending college was a dream that seemed unattainable. Even though I felt scared‚ I learned that all the effort put towards school is worth it. I felt that if you work hard‚ you can conquer any obstacle life throws at you
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I come from a very supportive family. Although at times I feel pressured due to the fact that my sister graduated from UCLA‚ I also have the desire for knowledge. There has been many moments where I feel as if I go to school‚ I will not succeed. But I know that deep down if I continue with school‚ I will be more than motivated to continue. Having three older sisters‚ I can get a lot of advice on college and school. Will two of them making the decision to drop out. They always explain to me the
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“I am lucky that I am here‚ step by step‚ achieving my dream. I am lucky that I can go to college. I am lucky that I had the opportunity to reach my dream.” These were the words that came to my mind when I found out that I was granted a scholarship. Whenever me and my family visit my relatives in the Philippines‚ I feel saddened by the lack of opportunity for my cousins‚ and for the youth. Instead of going to college‚ they are working under the sun‚ harvesting fruits and vegetables to earn money
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Growing up in a small town‚ I was always looking for different activities and adventure to push myself further as a person. I have always had a fascination with bigger cities and experiences‚ unlike the small amount I could find in my hometown. Truthfully‚ I have not strayed far from my town. In search of the next step in my education‚ I tend to look toward bigger campuses; campuses that have a reputation for themselves. Most importantly‚ I’ve been searching for a college that would give me the biggest
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