Throughout my years in school, I have always been genuinely interested in learning. Whenever I would hear something or read something that I didn't know before, it brought me enjoyment because it was lead me to ask questions. What could this mean for the future? How could I apply this to a subject completely unrelated to the information? What should I do with this knowledge? Naturally, this way of thinking bled into my school life as well. When teachers assigned reading, I read the pages and took notes with the intention to actually to learn. I was not interested in glancing at the material and retaining just enough of it to do somewhat well on a test. These words were there explaining concepts I didn't understand or had never heard of and …show more content…
The teachers in these types of classes made me feel like I was more than another student passing through, only here to get required credit. I could go my teachers for explanations without feeling like I was talking to a stranger. We could joke around and talk about how academic idea applied to the real world. I could say hi to them without feeling awkward. The other students in these classes were the bow on top. Words cannot express how I frustrated I got when I was in class, trying to learn and understand, and the students around me did not care at all. They would sit around on their phones during the entire lesson and gave off the impression that they absolutely did not want to be there. I never felt that while being in upper-level classes. Those students were there for the same reason I was: they wanted to learn. They had the same drive and passion more the material as I did. I loved this. Encouragement was all I ever felt while being in this classes and I don't want this feeling to stop at high school. I know that this Honors Program can help me in continuing my desire for a more in-depth education. By going into the Honors Program, I will be able to extend my reach beyond the surface …show more content…
When I was younger, that seemed like an obvious trait that everyone had, but as time progressed, I realized that I have an unmatched ability to be patient with others. It seemed insignificant growing up but now I understand how valuable my ability. The main benefit of having a lot of patience is that it leads to understanding and appreciating others.
Around my freshman year of high school, my father quit his job in Colorado and took a job in Texas. At first, I was hurt. I felt as though my dad was being ripped away from me and there was nothing I could do to stop it. However, once I stepped back, took a deep breath, and cleared my head of the overwhelming negative emotions, I understood that he did it to provide for the family. His current job couldn't give him a paycheck and therefore he had to look other places to take care of a family of now. Thanks to my abundance of patience, I'm no longer upset or frustrated when my dad has to spend more in Texas than in Colorado. I also don't get angry when I can't go out with a friend due to them having a practice, rehearsal, or they simply need to take of things at home because I understand and appreciate what they are doing. I found that this ability applies to people on the academic side as