An Experience That Changed My Life

Throughout people’s lives, many are tested, in which they are pushed to their own limits. These personal experiences help the person to realize what makes them different from others, what makes them unique and stand out from the crowd. Even, sometimes with these experiences, people learn more about themselves, push themselves to their limit and test their abilities to work under pressure and other times adapt. In my case, the most important experience that I went through that helped me develop skills that I use to excel in my academics is something that most people don’t go through until late in life, the loss of a parent, in this case, my mother.

This event, being the most tragic and devastating event in my life, happened in the middle of

The first skill that I taught myself was to always be determined. This helped me greatly, for it put me in the right state of mind to continue my work at a high level. At some points, this determination led me to surpass my own expectations and achieve higher than what I had originally thought. Secondly, this experience helped me learn that I am adaptable. I couldn’t let this affect my future, life is too precious to waste it grieving over what was lost, but to embrace the new doors that open up. I had to learn how to become a stronger, and better person mentally. This had helped me adapt to a new life style, making myself a better person and improving on things that will help me later on in life. Because of this, I realized that I could overcome most obstacles that are placed in my way, and produce better work when faced with these obstacles. Thirdly, I learned how to be a mature person and grow up faster than I had ever thought. After this experience I realize how short life really is, and there is no time for me to waste in accomplishing my dreams. So I had to get back to work, and continue to strive to be the best. All the work that I had accomplished was improving. Only showing how I wont run away from a challenge, but rather embrace the obstacles in my way to become a stronger