Head Injury College Application Essay Examples

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While many events in my life have contributed to growth and development of where I stand today, I understand now that my head injury has been the greatest influence. Due to physical and mental challenges, I have had many life changes. Sometimes daily challenges. Whereas, many of my abilities have been restored by the Grace of God, I still have lost my ability to learn quickly, my meticulous speech, and some mental distortions due to the head injury. I am angry and discouraged yet, my heart tells me, I can learn from this experience and help others who are in similar situations. And, that I can help others grow in the Power of Jesus Christ. There are so many things I want to do differently. I want to work again and contribute. I want to show my children how to contribute to the growth of our Faith, our family and our community. I want to help others to come to a realization there is more to this world; that Jesus loves them. Then, there’s the need to prove my ability to finish a degree and get an education that will lead me back the work force. My ultimate vision is to help mothers put their lives back together after setbacks, institutions and incarcerations; to have a home they can live …show more content…

This includes organizational skills of when to study, when to spend time with family on top of how deal with my own sickness and disability, along with my children’s. My challenges have, also, grown. They include fears of starting new things, fears of whether I can accomplish an A (perfection), and fears of really finishing anything to completion. There is a lot of things I have given up on in my past. However, I forgot the accomplishments I have had. I forgot my Faith that burns so strong. And, I almost forgot, Christ is my ultimate Prize, goal and future even if nothing else materializes. I know I am an achiever and I can do more than what I have been settling for in the

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