Like stated by Joseph Ellick, a junior at Florida Memorial University, a legacy is what we are remembered by after we are gone. When thinking about legacies, it’s hard to put a finger exactly on how one would like to make a difference. The main thought that comes to mind is to want to do good by family, friends, your community, and world. It’s the way in which one will make an impact, in order to provide more hope, love, peace, and joy for people of all ages. When thinking of the word legacy, it makes me think of the word future, because the actions of the past may affect the future no matter how big or small.
As I matriculate through Virginia Union University, I would, first, like to make an impact on my institution. Being one of the 17 African American men in this program has already given me a great footing in order to start my legacy. While I’m here I plan to grow and later take what I’ve learned back to Virginia Union. I’d promote the importance of being an African American man living in a country that was meant to constantly suppress our freedom and hide our worth. Being able to reach the people of my color is more than important because we’ve been held down for so long, but now it’s our time to shine. A way in which my legacy will continue to grow is through my completion of the
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I cannot relate my life that much to my career like others, but what I can say is three simple words. Never give up. As long as you try, good things will come your way. I have learned that if you can push through the worst of times, there will be a greater outcome. Being a physical therapist will help me to push people when they have given up. It gives me the ability to improve their mindset, and use the hard work as a life lesson. My legacy is just beginning, and I hope that, no matter how big or small the impact, I will at least make a difference in a positive