dsdooder5
Jan 15, 2016
Scholarship / My 250 word essay on why I believe that I should be awarded a certain scholarship [5]
A quite, relaxing day has never been in the cards for me. My mind is always jumping around from idea to idea to satisfy an apparent fear of boredom. This energetic personality presented quite a challenge for my parents who tried desperately to prevent me from climbing the Christmas tree or running circles around the house. However, their efforts were to no avail...and thankfully so.
Serving as a springboard into many opportunities, my so-called "hyper-activity" as a child matured into self-motivation and an unshakable work ethic. Within my first two years at college, I made mom and dad proud of their little boy: leading a student organization, winning national collegiate awards, serving as the student government treasurer. There is no doubt that I have been very fortunate while at college.
However, this little boy has grown up and is starting to realize how hard life can become in an instant. Last December, my dad suddenly and tragically passed away. Leaving me fill in the gap the best I can to help my mother and sister. More aware of the hardships life brings, I remain as motivated as always to be successful, take care of my family, and continue to make my father proud. Everything I have is not result of my efforts alone, but also of what others have given me and taught me. My job is to be thankful for what I have, and do my best with the cards I am dealt.
"What do you all think?"
A quite, relaxing day has never been in the cards for me. My mind is always jumping around from idea to idea to satisfy an apparent fear of boredom. This energetic personality presented quite a challenge for my parents who tried desperately to prevent me from climbing the Christmas tree or running circles around the house. However, their efforts were to no avail...and thankfully so.
Serving as a springboard into many opportunities, my so-called "hyper-activity" as a child matured into self-motivation and an unshakable work ethic. Within my first two years at college, I made mom and dad proud of their little boy: leading a student organization, winning national collegiate awards, serving as the student government treasurer. There is no doubt that I have been very fortunate while at college.
However, this little boy has grown up and is starting to realize how hard life can become in an instant. Last December, my dad suddenly and tragically passed away. Leaving me fill in the gap the best I can to help my mother and sister. More aware of the hardships life brings, I remain as motivated as always to be successful, take care of my family, and continue to make my father proud. Everything I have is not result of my efforts alone, but also of what others have given me and taught me. My job is to be thankful for what I have, and do my best with the cards I am dealt.
"What do you all think?"
