I’ve always seen myself as an independent and driven student since a young age and I have always worked my hardest to be the best I can be, whether it was intellectually or personally. I’ve always put my time into reading, writing, and trying to learn as much as I could. From a young age, I knew I wanted to go to college, however, I never knew exactly what I wanted to do. I traveled between the obvious jobs of being a teacher or a veterinarian, but it wasn’t until fifth grade I had found a great new job. At this point in my life, my eye sight began to diminish and it wasn’t until my optometrist found a specific problem and recommended I go to an ophthalmologist. It was after many years of attending my specialized eye doctor that I decided I …show more content…
With the difference in age between myself and my two older brothers, I believe I was put in a position that allowed me to mature quicker than others my same age and this is part of the reasoning that I am self-motivated and driven to succeed. Furthermore, my parents have always been by my side and supportive of all my endeavors and have given me the support, encouragement and resources needed to reach the level of accomplishments I have achieved. These life experiences have made me a more independent individual. If it weren’t for my family’s effects on me, I don’t believe I would be the person I am today.
Moving on to what I have done personally to further my education, I have done many projects that were either school related or independent. Each and every project I have worked on was filled with a passion to do the best I possibly could. Some of my favorite personal experiences I have done to further my knowledge include my time spent on Social Studies and Science Fairs, as well as my attendance to two of the state’s Governors school and the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Rhododendron Girls