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College Admissions Essay

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Ever heard the expression, “it’s not where you come from, but its where you going that matters the most.” Growing up life wasn’t a breeze in the park for me. I can remember those nights when my family would have to leave in the middle of the night for safety. Or when money was so tight we would share a happy meal from McDonald’s because that’s all we could afford. To living in a house that only had electricity on one side. During my high school years, I was constantly missing numerous days of school. Throughout, my 9th-grade year I missed an entire 9 weeks due to me having an unexpected surgery. After missing so many days of school eventually teachers started to lose faith, questioning my capabilities of passing the 9th-grade math EOC. However, …show more content…

Sometimes I feel as if I just arrived in Thailand as that scared little girl who had never been out of the Country. Now looking at the person I’ve become over the past few weeks here, I proudly walk away as a more mature and confident leader. I also will take the time I lost my phone as a reminder that it’s okay to have empathy for others. And that my favorite phrase “suck it up cupcake” doesn’t always justify a situation. Instead lending a shoulder to cry on and being that vessel that God can use for that situation. I also plan to continue to build friendships, allowing me to gain a better understand and trust of that person. Also making sharing the Gospel a lot more personal and easier to understand. Another feeling I will always cherish is riding the elephant. While I was on the back of the elephant I felt at peace and fearless. And that the expression I stated at the beginning of the paper was so true. I was no longer that girl that dealt with sickness or that girl that grew up in a house with power on one side. Instead, I’m that young lady that has traveled outside the Country, that same girl that has unshakeable faith and trust in

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