Personal Statement: My Search For A Better Life

Personal Statement

Success is the only word that comes to mind when I think about my future. All of my life I have dreamed of becoming a successful person who gives back to the community through counseling or social services. Growing up in the small town of Tulare has limited me to the amount of opportunities that I have. Many of my friends come from low-income families that have to use government services that provide financial support. Seeing the poverty around me is motivation for me to search for a better life. My community is not perfect, but I want to help it get one step closer to being there. In order to make this dream a reality, I will have to work hard and strive through college. I will do whatever it takes to achieve my goal,

Growing up, I have watched my parents struggle financially. My mother has been in debt, and my father has had to struggle to help my mother. They motivate me to attend college so I will have a better future. College is essential to me because extending my education will be the only way for me to recognize myself as someone who is successful. I plan to earn my bachelor 's degree in either counseling or social work, so I can help those who are in the dark find the light. All of my life colleges has just been a dream to me that I have the urge to make a reality based on everything that I have experienced within my

Every day that goes by allows me to be closer to success, and I will always take full advantage of each opportunity placed before me that will help me accomplish my goals. Once I receive my Bachelor’s degree, I would like to return to Tulare with plans to help the community. I want to give back by feeding the homeless and donating money to charity. Another thing I would like to do would be to help the community through my potential job by completing social services or providing counseling. Achieving this goal would truly allow me to feel