My parents were not able to obtain a good education and due to that, they have faced many struggles throughout the years, therefore they taught me the value of education from a very young age. They have always done whatever it takes to make sure I understand how important my education is and to understand the struggles I will face if I don’t receive an education. I received all of my education from Elementary through High school in Conroe Independent School Districts. My parents started to leave to Louisiana for short periods of times to work as farm workers so I was often moved back and forth from Conroe Independent School District to Evangeline Parish School Board. It was very difficult getting used to two very different school systems but all my effort I would always get the hang of it. Once my dad found a good job in my hometown, Conroe, TX, I would stay with him rather than move back and forth because I really loved my school district and there was nowhere else where I could’ve received a better education other than in Conroe ISD. …show more content…
I am the student who I am today thanks to my school district so even today as a St. Edward’s first year student I continue to show my Tiger Pride and demonstrate all the qualities my district helped me discover. So far as a Hilltopper I have achieved my first academic accomplishment which was to be in the Dean’s list and I’m sure this community will help me continue my academic
I was raised in an encouraging household where both of my parents greatly valued education. Although they were high school graduates, neither could afford to attend college; a combination of family and financial woes ultimately halted their path. As a result, my parents frequently reminded me that getting a good education meant better opportunities for my future. To my parents, that seemed to be the overarching goal: a better life for me than the one they had. My parents wanted me to excel and supported me financially and emotionally of which the former was something their parents were not able to provide. Their desire to facilitate a change in my destiny is one of many essential events that contributed to my world view.
The American Dream. The ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. This ideology that anybody, regardless of race, gender, or social status, is able to work up the ladder and achieve success. However, the process to receive and live in this prosperity in today’s world has been greatly flawed. A key element to having a true chance of the American Dream is getting an education that goes beyond a high school degree. Yet, even this seemingly simple step in the process is difficult to achieve for many for countless reasons, however, college tuition is the prime cause for this setback. Even though there are people who believe that a college admission is fair to all, I firmly disagree, as countless people cannot pay for higher education, and, therefore, are not given an equal chance to live a moment of the American Dream.
Class of 2012, as we sit here this evening, I would like you to take a look at the classmates sitting around you. Many students have given countless hours of time, energy, and passion to worthy cuases that they have been a part of throughout high school. However, those aren't the only students deserving of recognition this evening. We have students here tonight, who have taken a stand for what they believe in, not even hesitating to compromise their reputations.
My family owned and operated a jewelry business for 8 years, since I was 10 years old. I grew up with this store, among the earrings and ornaments, always surrounded by things made from a unique substance called gold. Gold is a well-known element, atomic number 79; of course, everyone knows of its international monetary value. However, gold also has a deeply personal resonance; and upon closer examination, this material provides an emblematic picture of my past, my future, and what I offer Harvard University.
School is a process that takes time and a lot of dedication. When we finish high school we have to choose to go to college or not. Most people go to college without knowing what they want to do. The only thing we know is that we want a degree of some sort. Getting a college degree should be essential to everybody because without one you won’t be successful in life.
The experience of the APEC Youth Science festival was incredible. It has had an enormous impact on me in many ways, changing the way I look at the world and connecting me with people and events far beyond my formerly limited experience. I am extremely glad to have had this opportunity. It was a wonderful experience on multiple levels. It challenged me and expanded me intellectually and socially. I feel that this experience has had an immense impact on me.
College is said to be the gateway to a successful career, and I think no different. One of the main reasons I want a college education is so when I approach an employer they see me and think success. Studies have shown that when you have a college degree you are more likely to make an average 20 thousand more a year. If I was awarded this scholarship money it would completely change things for me; I say this because my family has struggled financially and with this I would be saved from crippling debt in years to come. Another reason a college degree is important to me is because I am striving for financial success so that I do not have to struggle like my parents have. In life money is what makes the world go round, and with a college degree I would be placed in a position where I would be able to achieve a level of financial security that would support myself, and hopefully a
The greatest woman I’ve ever known always told me that education was important…and she was right. I came from a small town in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri prior to becoming a teenager. At the time, education was abundant in St. Ann, where I lived. I attended a decent elementary school and made good grades, despite mathematics not being my cup of tea. I have
Are you not satisfied with your jobs pay or your career choice? Chances are, you may not have gone to college. Not everyone is able to go to college and some that were lucky enough to go to college are probably satisfied with their life. People may go back and forth on the topic “Is college education valuable?” College gives us choices about our career and lets us explore new waters, ensures a better future, and lastly college teaches us lessons ordinary books cant in the practical field. College is valuable and there is no doubt about it. A college education is your crowning glory.
“Life is a song - sing it. Life is a game - play it. Life is a challenge - meet it. Life is a dream - realize it. Life is a sacrifice - offer it. Life is love - enjoy it.” These words from Sai Baba, a Hindu philosopher, speaks the importance of living life to the fullest, an opportunity that was at risk in my scary start to life.
Education was very important to my father. Once I started attending school my grades took precedence over anything else in my life. My dad helped me with school work when I needed it, so bad grades were out of th...
I wasn't able to get much of an education do to my family being poor. I was sent to work at age ten to help provide for my family. The education I did receive was from my mother, she taught me what little she knew. My mother was a seamstress, she made all of our clothing. We still wore old torn up fabric
Many high school graduates over stress about college because of tuition, how they are going to live on campus, and their academic performance during their high school year. Some think that college costs too much and that they are not many scholarships available, but what they do not acknowledge is that actually experiencing it in person can change their viewpoint on college. While many students are afraid that college will leave them with too much debt, the reality is that attending college with financial aid will help them prepare for the future, gain more knowledge, and understand the benefit of getting a college degree.
Equally important are the standard my mother has set for us she has taught us that if you set your goals high then it gives you something to reach for. She also believes that you can do anything you set your mind on. We never went to the schools in our district because my mother wanted to enhance our education. She would say that just because you don’t have money doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have just as good of an education as the well to do. She sent us to Catholic School for a few years till the expense got to be too much and then switched us to a good school in Chandler. We are not allowed to get a grade lower than a C if we do we lose something that is of importance to us, till we bring our grade ba...
For as long as I can remember, education has always been a priority and a blessing in my life. I come from a family who worked their way to America to establish a better life for their future. My grandparents worked hard to get my parents to America and my parents worked hard to keep our family in America. I’ve kept those values close to my heart and I love how hard my family worked for their future. Because I come from a family who had to work and wasn’t privileged to get an education, I keep that in the back of my head to motivate and drive me to excel in school at the highest level. I have been fortunate to continue my education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and I plan to keep learning and studying to get good grades to set up my