Essay On Boarding Scholarship

I am a sophomore. This will be my second year at Ben Lippen and as a boarding student. I am the youngest of four siblings. My parents work as full-time missionaries for a Christian non profit in Haiti. Before I came to Ben Lippen I was living in Maine with my mom while my siblings were at school and my dad travelled back and forth. In order for my mom to return to assisting my dad more fully, I came to Ben Lippen. While I lived in Maine, my family attended an independent Baptist church. I would categorize myself as nondenominational. Since I have been at Ben Lippen, I have gone to Shandon Baptist. I believe that my most striking achievement is living away from my parents. Boarding school has been a catalyst for me becoming more independent and self-sufficient. I have had to deal with many different trials and extra stresses that I was not prepared for. Despite this, living here has been a advantageous and enjoyable opportunity. My fascination with politics and economics were the driving

My sister is the closest in age to me and she is five years older. After my sister and brother went to college, my mum, my oldest brother, who has special needs, and myself were left; besides when my dad would come home. Her and I’s relationship changed courses from simply a mother daughter relationship to one of deeper friendship between individuals who were close to equals. Out of everyone in my life, she is the only one who fully sees me in all the different areas of my life. Because of this, her opinion and advice has the most significance to me. Right now I would like to do something in government. I have been interested in the our country’s domestic and international political affairs since middle school. This career encompasses many of my different passions including, business, education, and ethical issues. I enjoy talking to people and have even found myself daydreaming about myself giving