I admit it, college is a scary place. It can be intimidating and even overwhelming at times, especially to those freshmen with bright eyes and a lack of coffee addiction. I get it, I was there once. As I stepped into my first class as a college freshman, I 'm not going to lie, I thought this would be a walk in the park. In my mind, I knew exactly what I was going to do. I was going to get through with these meaningless classes so that I could eventually take on some fancy job doing who knows what
all the sacrifices that my parents have made in order for me to be in the position to do this, as well as the constant support of other individuals who have pushed me to be the person who takes opportunities and works hard for her goals. 16 years ago my parents made the difficult and risky decision to bring me here to the states, so that I would have the chance to live a better life than they ever had, back in my home country of Mexico. Ever since I had the knowledge of my status and recognition of
often say that every college has its own unique culture. However, everyone that attends AU knows that this university takes that to a whole new level. There is no way to describe the atmosphere at this school...except maybe through one story. ‘ When I was a freshman, living in the Anderson dorms, I was in my room when I heard an uproar of screams and chants coming from the lounge. I figured there was a football game or something of the sort on TV, so curiously, I walked out of my room, lanyard in hand
more talented. I have lived this experience in college basketball. While never a great athlete, I enjoyed a fair amount of success as a high school basketball player, mostly because I am 6’8” tall. During my junior and senior seasons my high school basketball team tallied a record of 44-13 and made it to the regional championship twice. At the end of my senior season I was named First-Team All Conference, as well as named to the All-Area Team. Needless to say, as my senior season came to a close,
My University Life Experience My parents (had) always told me that it is extremely important to receive a bachelor 's degree not only because of acquisition of new knowledge but also because of the different experiences that people receive in four years at the university. Unfortunately, due to my young age, as it usually happens, I did not listen to this wise advice of my parents and now I regret this greatly. I am a senior, that is, this is my fourth year and the first semester in the Korea University
personal experience for me would be finding out that I might not graduate the year I was supposed to. Both my parents come from the Caribbean island, they didn’t get the liberty of attending school for free so both my mom and dad struggled to go to school, unfortunately only my father graduated from high school and went to college my mom got pregnant her senior year of high school and was unable to afford to stay in school. Her life was put on pause because now she has a child to care for, my father
My experience occurred very recently in the first few weeks of college. In the second week of college I had my first college exam ever and I was very nervous. I did not think that I was going to do so well because I did not know the material very well. Going into the exam I was scared and did not know what to expect on this first exam. Thinking in my head before the exam I was worried and did not feel prepared at all. After the test I was sure that I failed and I was disappointed in myself even
What’s my story you ask! Well, that’s a road with a number of twists and turns that brought me to this moment. But, let’s start with today. Today, I am a 34 year-old man who is enrolled in his final term in college with the expectation of being granted a B.S. in Psychology. Today is actually the beginning of the future that I envisioned when I was 12 years old. Looking back as long ago as middle school I wanted to be a psychologist. I was lucky enough to attend a university related laboratory school
My Personal Journey in Assumption College It was always a habit of mine to think grandiosely of something. When I attended the freshmen orientation and was exposed to different organizations and associations, I already assured myself that I will be a cheerleader, I will try to be a basketball player, I will run in the Student Council and I will run a position in the Psychological Society of Assumption (PSA) in my first year college. Apparently, I did not achieve all of those, I did not even try
I heard my parents saying “She has been doing great. In high school, Jennifer graduated with honors. Now she is in college. I hope she will keep up the good work.” I am Jennifer. I don’t try. I like to do everything perfectly whether it’s at academically or generally. Everything in my life must be perfect. There is no space for mistakes or imperfection. I used to think I am a perfectionist. If I can't be the best, I felt like a failure. I didn’t try new things because I was afraid of the fact that