Moving To A Small Town Essay

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I come from a very small town named Centreville in the lower part of Mississippi. As a community there is nothing at all in Centreville for the children or the adults. So as a family we usually have to go to another town or even a city to find the things we need or to even enjoy a day. When I was growing up we didn't have a park where all the children could go to or even much, a gym where we could play ball. I want to be the one to change that because I don't see too many from my community going to college or better yet coming back after college to help the community. I know that I'm not no big time professional athlete and we don't see any of those come out where we from but I know for a fact I can do the same thing they do with changing their community for the better. …show more content…

I want to prove that it’s possible that and education can make your dreams come true. I know as being in such a small and rude area that our children aren't challenged nor experienced enough at school but they all have the heart to strive for excellent. I know my school can't even find teachers to teach us as we continue to have an abundance of absent teachers for certain subjects, some including main subjects such as algebra and English teachers. I just want to say going to Mississippi State is a dream to yet come true for me but I know coming from the area and family I need financial support. I want to just be that role model for my community and I want to use my college degree from Mississippi State to support that dream. I want a chance to do the impossible in life with a degree from Mississippi State. I feel that it’s the community that has the biggest effect on the children and how they see their self’s coming up. I know that I didn’t know too many heroes in my community and my father was never there in my life to be

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