My Life And Goals At Colorado Christian University

Andriika Clark1/15/18INT-211A-ON155-SP18Prompt: Describe an event or an experience in your life that will influence your academic work and goals at Colorado Christian University. After Reflecting onthis first week at CCU, I am overwhelmed with excitement, fear,and gratitude.This venture is new, old,and refreshing. I am one step closer to completing my degree. To most, thisis amajor accomplishmentand the start of a new journey. But, for meit is allthese things and more. I willbe the first person in my family to graduate from college. That thought is exhilarating, scary, and amazing. I come from a family that has always worked. Education is important but, not the highest priority. My father is a high-school graduate, his father was not. My mother attended college but did not complete it. My grandmother graduated from high school and went straight to work. And so,it was with most ofmy family, they would rather work than go to school. My grandfather dropped out of high school to work on the

My goal is to be like a lighthouse shining the light into the darkness for others to see. My dream is to become a Teacherand really teach. I want to give my students everything they need to succeed in my classroomand in life. In my opinion, the classroom is just a stage preparingus for “real life.” I want to show my studentsthat they can achieve anything they put their mind to. I want to show them how to achieve their goals and what life is truly about. Graduating from college is not just another milestone for me. It’s a breakthrough for my family, children and the young souls who will fill my classroom seats. This degree is the key to leaving my mark on the world and setting an example for others to follow. Finishing my degree in Elementary Education will set the stage for whatI believe my calling is. So, being the first in my family to graduate from college is amajor experience that will influence my academic work and goals at