Randy Cabrera Personal Statement Sample

Personal Statement
I am Randy Cabrera, a young man who came from the Dominican Republic with my father and two brothers, 6 years ago for a better life, education, and future. When I first came to this country, I started preparing for the school year ahead by learning English by myself. While my family worked. My mother was still in the Dominican Republic because my parents were not married at that time. It was a very difficult time, not knowing how life is here. We did not know the language, but with a lot effort and commitment we have moved forward in life. I went to Lawrence High School, and I was excited for graduation to come so I could go to college. That was a big dream to me, being the first in my family to attend college and making them proud as well. Once,

I entered college, I was focused on what I wanted, which was to study hard, never get distracted by anything else. I studied for two years at Middlesex Community College majoring in Computer Engineering, and also being part of different student clubs such as, TRIO student support center, STEM, etc.

I decided that Computer Engineering was not what I wanted to do. I started searching online for colleges that allowed me to pursue my interest in aviation, I found that Northshore Community College offered a program in aviation. I started preparing, and taking courses at Middlesex Community College that may be transferred, and save time and money. In the fall of 2015, I transferred to NSCC for aviation management, while also doing flight training to get my private pilot's license. This decision has been one of the best ones I ever made because there is nothing better than doing what you have a passion for. At NSCC, I am part of the TRIO program, which it is a big help in the success of my education by tutoring me each semester, and helping me making the right decisions in my career. Recently, I have been awarded with a scholarship of the STEM, and in my flight training I will soon hold a private pilot license, which is a great success. It is a great accomplishment I have done with a lot of work and effort, and as result, I have also been selected by the flight school as the student of the month in the past, and participated in a Northshore Community College TV commercial representing

the aviation program.
My previous work experience has been mostly in landscaping, and custodial work, currently I am working as a customer service associate at Walgreens pharmacy. Outside of school, I attend to a Christian church called Church of God of Prophecy, and I am also part of two worship team as a drummer. In High School I contributed to the school newspaper, I have been blessed for receiving awards in participating in sports being a tennis player and for perfect attendance. I have volunteered in the community for the Lawrence General Hospital, cleaning up parks around the city and in my local church.