Nevada State College Outcomes Essay

Everyday I am faced with choices. Some choices I have made led to positive outcomes, while others have led to negative outcomes . One thing that I have learned from all the choices I have faced so far is that, good or bad, my past doesn’t define who I am, but rather serves as lessons for me to learn from and create paths to better outcomes. Overcoming these struggles, being equipped with several strengths to succeed and a passion for my educational path are key features of why I would be a great candidate to attend Nevada State College

My previous educational struggles were due to: the pandemic which resulted in online distance learning and becoming a caretaker for my grandma. I prioritized taking care of her over being online during class

I have learned to be more responsible and aware of the consequences that my actions cause. My experience with falling behind and making up credits due to my previous choices taught me to be more mindful about how I make decisions, and have driven me to be more goal-oriented and work harder towards my long-term goals. Additionally, I have developed a more flexible mindset which has shaped who I am and has allowed me to make more connections with people and to be open to change even if it's something that I am not used to. I consider my grandma one of my biggest strengths because she was a great supporter and motivator throughout my life. She has been my main motivation to attend college by always encouraging me to do the best I can and giving me

Being far away from family and living with strangers for the first time will take some time to adjust to. However, I know I will not be alone in this feeling, I hope to be involved or connected with other students who may feel homesick and work together to overcome that. Without any scholarships, I feel worried about the cost of school as well. I plan to utilize my current school resources to learn about other financial aid opportunities and possibly more once I get to NSC. Lastly, mastering time management skills in my opinion is one of the most important things to learn. In high school, our schedules and routines are made for us, so being independent and making sound choices will be difficult, but I am sure there are resources on campus that can also help me with this. The way I look at it though, is that any fear or obstacle can not get in the way of my dreams because there is always a resource or friend or family member willing to help me overcome them. I look forward to achieving my long-term goals at Nevada State College starting Fall