When I Pursue My Dream At Arcadia University

Coming from a Middle Eastern background, education was not a primary goal for most of the people of the same race as me. Most of them grew up experiencing war instead of an education. I, however, am one of the few lucky ones who was blessed with a grandpa that valued the meaning of an education. My grandpa, a college professor, helped me see myself in a whole new light. I reminisce the memories we shared together. The love I have developed for books and humans I have all acquired from him. He would always say, ”Where you come from should not matter, but what you do in life does. Pursue your dreams.” When I think of Arcadia University, I catch myself dreaming about the future that will one day become my reality. The reality that I pursued.

I take school very seriously, I have dreams and goals for the future that I am determined to make happen. Education holds a strong value to me. The knowledge gained from learning changes the world around us into something far more than what people anticipate. As my education level keeps progressing my perspective on life is also changing. Education is about the lessons of life. As I continue to gain knowledge through my experiences I wish to provide education for all who are seeking to find it.

A couple years ago my cousins were finally eligible to test for their citizenship. The only problem was they did not know anything about the country they were living in and kept putting it off. Every time a family member would mention it, they would ignore them and go about their lives as if it were no big deal. I finally decided to help them pass the test myself. I knew the importance of becoming an American citizen and the opportunities that came along with it. Unfortunately, my cousins did not have the encouragement and determination because of the fear of not passing was embedded in them. I made it one of my personal goals to help guide and prepare them for their citizenship test. My experience with them made me realize I could make a difference in one's life. Even though I was partially influenced by my grandpa to become a teacher, I was now sure that teaching was the dream I wanted to