At the same time, I always have faith in God that he is going to help me, even though I make mistake every day. Education is very important to me because I want to be something for my future and the family that I am going to have. Success doesn’t mean achieving a big price is something that you are proud of. Even if there are obstacle that let you down. My successes are my education, moving out from home, and just being a good person.
In order to reach this goal, I need a strong support system. In the moments that I feel like giving up, I know I need someone behind me, pushing me along. My mother and my partner are doing a great job at keeping me motivated. I am here now in part to them, because they gave my full support from the beginning. As long as I stay faithful to my goals, apply myself, and maintain this support behind me, I know I will beat the odds.
Throughout my experience in the link I have learned to appreciate any help I received. When I entered College for the first time, I wanted to know how it feels to have to think critically, and to be an independent student. I wanted to know what the true meaning of “working hard” actually meant. In high school I passed without attending my classes, but I knew it won’t be the same in college. I was ready to challenge myself to be on top of my game and get straight A’s.
I need to do everything right and get perfect grades to be satisfied, and so I'm always working as hard as I can. It sounds like a bad thing, but the hard work almost always pays off. Family is a value that my father taught me. He told me that family is the most important thing in life. Your family will always be there when you need them, and will love you no matter what you do.
My parents are not here telling me what to do all the time and I can speak for myself and be independent at college. Although I do miss my parents, I was ready to come to college and take control of my own life. Also the fact that you meet so many new people and become so close in a short amount of time is a good part about school too. I was very nervous before I came to school that none of my friends here would be as funny and nice as my friends back home, but in all reality my friends here are very similar to my friends at home. The hardest part of school would be the fact that I’m away from my dog, boyfriend and family.
There are... ... middle of paper ... ... of a reason to stay in school. Even though money does not buy happiness, it is nice to have. Graduating from high school will earn you one hundred and forty three dollars more from a job than dropping out (Top 5 Reasons to Stay in School, 2013). My favorite part of graduating was proving to everyone who did not think I could, and show others that may be considering dropping out how awesome it feels to be a graduate. Forget the reasons to drop out, and remember all the reasons to stay in school.
Even though it was pushed on me by my family as I grew older, I knew myself that I wanted to be the one to help my family out and I was determined to be successful. I planned to be successful the same way that I did in high-school. By going to college, you will always have your education to fall back on no matter what i... ... middle of paper ... ...ressful. Not everyone graduates from college, so when or if you do, it’s such a great feeling. Knowing that you have an education if not anything else is one of the best feelings.
GRIT emphasizes the importance of having a strong support system around you such as your family, friends, and even your professors because they are always there to help. I know my family help supports me finically so I can focus all my energy on school and I do not have to worry about getting a job. I know it is important to choose your friends wisely, especially in college. I was lucky enough to have friends who I am able to study with and we push each other to succeed. My professors are important because they are always there for you to prevent you from failing.
Lastly is simply because I love school. I love knowing more and more each day. College is not for everyone, but I will be successful by grasping the benefits, preparing for the problems, taking heed from experts, and working on strategies to be successful. Of course I know there will be road blocks that I would be facing that may try to hold me back from my goal. I am the type of person that if I want something I will do whatever it takes to reach my goa... ... middle of paper ... ... Release statistics show, 66.2 percent of 2012 high school graduates were enrolled in colleges or universities, but only 54 percent graduate from college.
I pursue to be something great in life, this isn't just something I want to do when i grow up, this is one of the most important things to me. Family members on my back who believe I will succeed to be something what they want, to make them proud and make me look better than other kids. Doing exactly what they want, never said no. I didn't complain, I was going into something that I love. Never left alone with my future, that's a good thing but my whole family will be on my back, I think more of it as motivation.