My journey to choosing colleges to apply to was a very long process, but I always had my eyes set on the University of Central Florida. I loved the weather, location, campus, student clubs, academics, organizations, opportunities, and more that UCF had to offer. Being from St. Maarten, in the Caribbean, I knew that I needed to attend a college with similar weather. Florida was a state where I knew I could find the same sunshine and clear skies that I was used to in St. Maarten. As a child, I also built a familiarity with the Orlando area. My family vacations would include going to Disney and Universal Parks almost every year. The location of UCF in Central Florida would also provide me with the opportunities I needed to excel in college. UCF …show more content…
She also had a love for UCF, which made me feel even more comfortable in my choice to apply. Her support throughout my major choice was also a big inspiration because she also studied business as a college student. Barriers and challenges that I faced before college included financials and grades. My parents had the final choice of where I could attend, which depended on the cost of attendance and scholarships. At the beginning of senior year, I struggled to balance college applications with maintaining my classes, but I kept pushing throughout the year. Also, throughout my senior year, I applied for as many scholarships as I could that would lessen the costs. In the end, I got my FAFSA, which made UCF a relatively affordable college that I could attend. Also, I tried my best to keep up my grades for my senior year and study for AP exams. With a passing score from these APs, I could boost my resume and save money on classes in college. On the other hand, I had success building my resume, an early acceptance to UCF, and keeping up my grades. By senior year, my resume was complete for college applications, and I had enough internships and job experience for it to be …show more content…
My mother studied Business at Mount Vernon College in Washington DC, which is now merged with George Washington University. My dad went to the police academy in Curaçao and is now a police officer. In my short time at UCF, noticeable differences I have identified between high school and college include student responsibility and language. In college, the faculty is just there to give students resources that they must take advantage of to create success for themselves. In high school, teachers would look after students to make sure work is submitted and that they understand the subjects. I also noticed that it is a student’s responsibility to create their schedule and choose what classes they need. I will also have to teach myself and study on my own time to ensure that I understand certain topics. The most exciting thing that I have experienced so far is exploring the UCF campus and meeting students at orientation. It gave me excitement about the upcoming fall semester where I will be staying on campus. I am anticipating the opportunity to engage in UCF traditions and experience college life. The UCF tradition I am most looking forward to is Spirit Splash and Universal
“Coastal Carolina is too far away for you to come home when you have the chance.” Kaylee (my Girlfriend at the time) said to me in my first car as we talked about college choices. I told her about my acceptance to Coastal Carolina University I received from Mrs. Emmons (personal guidance counselor in high school) during a school day, early February. Kaylee’s words made me start a to question myself; “What other colleges can I choose?”. I came home and sat down with my parents in the living room with my Coastal Carolina acceptance letter in my hand and they were proud of me. I asked my parents the same question I asked myself earlier that day “What other colleges can I choose from?”. When
How does being the first in one’s family to graduate from college impact one’s desire to finish college? Some of the major barriers first generation college students face include lack of motivation, lack of support, and low income finances. Some freshman students might lack the motivation to do well in school because of the lack of appropriate role models or mentors in the academic environment. These difficulties can be tied to lack of support at home; the parents might not be concerned about their child's education, maybe the parent lacks the ability to guide them through college, the parent might not have the process of having not navigated it themselves. Parents might feel embarrassed that they don’t have any knowledge to help them through college.
Summer term 2016 was the very first time I was considered a college student who attended Florida International University or any university for that matter. I was nervous, intimidated by the drastic changes that were about to occur in my life. As a first semester freshman I did not know what the college life held for me and did not want to. I was closed off from my surroundings and felt comfortable going from home to school and back home. It was convenient not having to be involved in all of these extracurricular activities and clubs. I would always have more than enough time to excel in my studies as I breezed through the semester with exceptional
Only two months ago, I moved into room 426 of Trinity Hall and began my journey at Azusa Pacific University. I still remember how nervous and excited I felt when I arrived. Everyone was incredibly kind and overjoyed to have the freshmen move in. Beneath all the exhilaration, I had three big fears that felt like heavy weight on my chest. Because I did not grow up from a Christian family, I feared that I would not fit in with everyone else. I was also intimidated by how extroverted everyone was. I was introverted, so it required extra effort for me to make new friends. Another one of my fears was nursing school since the nursing program is known for its heavy load of work and commitment. Through experimentation, communication, and hard work,
As a first-generation college student, the process of applying to colleges was not only an overwhelming experience, but it was a lonely one. My parents did not understand why I would spend hours perfecting my essay or why I worried too much about paying for college. When college decisions started to come in the mail, I was ecstatic that I got into the
Being a first-generation student has been life changing in so many ways. Applying for college wasn't the easiest thing to do for me considering that my parents did not attend college. To overcome the struggle, I had to reach out to various resources such as my friends who are currently attending a four year college. The most complicated part was completing the paperwork for the FAFSA. There are multiple documents that create a maze of paperwork that I had to work my way through to complete the FAFSA. One of the most nerve-racking parts of the process was not knowing for certain if I had completed all of the paperwork exactly as specified. The FAFSA was definitely the most challenging obstacle I had to overcome. My Freshman year of High School,
While I wish finding my way around the school was my only problem, I was faced with some internal challenges. As the school year started, my friends slowly started to leave to these “big shot” colleges or simply move away to other community colleges. I, too, wanted the complete “college experience” somewhere in Arizona or across the country; yet I felt stuck and unaccomplished. I also felt jealousy which could have been because I did not get to decorate my dorm room.While talking about dedicating hard work to your education, Gina Rodriguez said “Just remember, during those times of fear and doubt, that you are right now discovering your true strength.” And in those times of doubt, I reminded myself why I could not just move and leave everything behind. The root of my challenges and concerns are my family. As I enrolled as a full time student, my family was fighting some financial problems which created marriage troubles for my parents. I could not leave at a time like this. I knew it was not the first time my parents were talking divorce but somehow I knew it was best to stay. I got financial aid from the school which saved me the fuss of asking my parents for money. It really meant so much to not put another worry on their
University of Central Florida offers a wide variety of majors that can fit almost everyone’s interests. It is located in Orlando, Florida. The school has an enrollment rate of 41% with GPA’s ranging from 3.4-3.7 and SAT scores ranging from 1800-2100. The in-state tuition for 1 year is $6247. It also includes many amenities including room and boarding, sports, clubs, and food plans. The deadline to apply to this new university in on May 1. There are also many different sc...
Academics has always been an important part of my life. Ever since I was a young child my parents have pushed me to lead good life academically. All throughout grade school I have had decent grades (generally speaking in the nineties or above), and I owe this, at least partly, to my parent's determination to give me the best possible education. I also owe this to my will to be at the top of my academic game. This was naturally quite easy for me up until my senior year of high school. When my senior year came around, there was a lot of pressure on me to make a lot of life changing decisions. When all of this was put on me, the last thing that i wanted to do was change the way i was living. I loved the way my life was, and going away from home to college wasn't something that i felt i was ready to do. Because of this i decided to enroll in Genesee Community College, which is about five minutes away from my house.
Being a first generation low-income student has had a huge impact on my education. It has presented as an asset and a challenge at UCI. Both my parents are first generation Americans with my father being born in Mexico and my mother born in Honduras. My father only has a third grade education and my mother has a sixth grade education. My parents don’t know English so it limited the amount of job opportunities they received in the United States. These conditions had my family and I grow up very low-income. My parents could rarely help my sisters and I with school since they have little knowledge about the education system here in the United States. My parents had no knowledge about receiving a higher education, which made my process of going to and attending college very difficult. My first year at UCI was a tough transition. I had little to no guidance and came into college not knowing what to expect. Unfortunately, this reflected in my grades. My GPA resulted at a 1.2 and I was on Academic Disqualification after my first quarter at UCI. I
In the reading “Who Goes to College” written by Cecilia Rodriguez Milanes I was able to see myself in her situation. When she was a senior she had no idea what she was going to do her following year, all she knew was that her parents wanted her to attend college. She always wanted to work, she liked being able to provide for herself but her parents always told her that college would come first. She had no clue of how college worked, what classes she would take or what she would do there. After all the confusion she had of what college truly is, she began to love it. I believe that Cecilia Rodriguez chose the right path, even though she was not completely sure of what she wanted to do she always worked hard and never let any obstacle put her
The days of my first day of college loomed over me and I hurried to gather things I knew I would need. I realized the money from the FAFSA that would pay my college was not showing up. I called the PRCC and FAFSA to help figure it out. Finally, I got everything settled and the time raced by until it was the first day. I know my decision to go to college is my best choice.
As the end of my senior year in high school approached, I had to make an important decision. What school was I going to spend the next few years of my life at? When the financial aid packages arrived, I was torn between two colleges. After sitting down with my mother and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of both schools, I came to my final decision. It seemed like a year ago I was imagining what college life would be like and suddenly before my eyes, I would be a college student in a matter of four months.
Virginia Woolf, in her novels, set out to portray the self and the limits associated with it. She wanted the reader to understand time and how the characters could be caught within it. She felt that time could be transcended, even if it was momentarily, by one becoming involved with their work, art, a place, or someone else. She felt that her works provided a change from the typical egotistical work of males during her time, she makes it clear that women do not posses this trait. Woolf did not believe that women could influence as men through ego, yet she did feel [and portray] that certain men do hold the characteristics of women, such as respect for others and the ability to understand many experiences. Virginia Woolf made many of her time realize that traditional literature was no longer good enough and valid. She caused many women to become interested in writing, and can be seen as greatly influential in literary history
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