Personal Narrative: My Journey To The Mississippi School

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Being accepted and transferring to the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is probably the biggest event that has happened in my life so far. I still remember the excitement and nervousness I felt when my grandmother informed me that I had gotten a large envelope from the school. The anxiety didn’t cease until I was able to see and open the giant, white package for myself. This was the letter that would change my life for what I knew would be the better. It took a lot of time and effort to apply and being accepted was such a great accomplishment. Countless hours spent writing and reviewing essays, days taken out of my weekends to travel to the campus for interviews, tests, and orientations, and weeks dedicated to my work sample that …show more content…

I was always made to feel out of place at my former school because of my thoughts and beliefs; it led me to be a more sheltered and reserved version of myself. Now I live in a community of individuals, many who think the same way I do. Living with others who believe what I believe has helped me grow; my ideas have flourished, and I’ve also grown as a person because of it. Being supported as an individual has helped my confidence soar; I’m gradually breaking out of my shell and becoming a more friendly and outspoken person. Being able to share my views of the world is an astounding experience. My passion has overflowed to the school newspaper where I share my opinions of issues in our nation. When I had differing beliefs in the past, they would always be shot down without a second thought; it was always a large group against one shy and reserved girl, and I would crumble under the negativity I was experiencing. Now, if someone disagrees with my views, it usually will not escalate to more than a friendly debate. With those who are defending their beliefs, I gain a new understanding. I gain the knowledge of why they believe in what they do, and I have the honor of seeing their passion for it. Our beliefs may be completely opposite, but there is no bad blood with this community of people. Learning these things, understanding why they’re fighting, it helps me really get to know a person, and

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