The Influential People And Events That Changed My Life

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There have been many influential people and events that have come into my life for the better, and changed me completely as a person. However, one experience that I believe was a turning point and a great influence in my life was when I changed schools in the third grade. Going to a new school with friendly people and a wide range of opportunities allowed me to become more confident in myself and in turn changed my life for the better. At the first school I attended, I was very shy and unsure of myself. The people I was surrounded with were incredibly unwelcoming and bullied me into thinking that there was something wrong with me. This, of course, impacted my confidence and discouraged me from believing that I could ever accomplish anything

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