The prompt for this essay is: "Discuss the most important piece of advice you have ever received and explain its effect on your life." I found this to be a pretty hard essay to write, as I think after a while I just started rambling, but I'm hoping all information is relevant. It must be under 500 words and this is over 377...I know I should probably add a little more...but I'm at a standstill. Any advice or editing is very much appreciated!!!
"Words to Remember"
I sat down at the first computer in the row in my journalism classroom. Pressing the power button, I began to wait patiently for the old computer to power up as I do every day. To occupy myself for a few minutes I turned to discuss the day with my journalism teacher. She asked me how my search for the perfect college was going, and I told her that I'm almost finished with applications. Then, she asked me what I will be majoring in, and I responded with Political Science, as I have known that would be my chosen major for the past two years. That was when she looked me straight in the eye and said "When you're sitting there in Washington, or wherever you may be, just always remember where you came from and what you stand for."
This advice was recent, yet I find myself pondering it often. I see modern politics today, whether through reading a news clip from CNN or watching an hour of C-SPAN, and I realize that there is not a piece of advice more suitable for politically adept students like myself. I believe that many politicians enter Washington DC, their state legislatures, or even their city halls, truly trying to make a difference and adequately represent the will of the people. However, I don't always think that's what leaves. They forget the grassroots that propelled them to where they are now. Instead of doing what's best for their people, they do what is best for their political gain. Not that I believe that every politician is corrupt, but unfortunately, there are definitely those that have succumbed to the pressure.
This advice has also already proven to be useful in high school. For leaders, pressures are everywhere, and the past few years have been no concession. I have discovered through various leadership positions that you are never going to be able to please everyone, which is why I think it is important to remember that second part of my teacher's advice, remembering what you stand for. I faced many decisions where I knew I was going to upset one group or the other, and when I made these sorts of decisions, I always return to my roots.
What could I add to this, or should I? Thanks for reading this!
"Words to Remember"
I sat down at the first computer in the row in my journalism classroom. Pressing the power button, I began to wait patiently for the old computer to power up as I do every day. To occupy myself for a few minutes I turned to discuss the day with my journalism teacher. She asked me how my search for the perfect college was going, and I told her that I'm almost finished with applications. Then, she asked me what I will be majoring in, and I responded with Political Science, as I have known that would be my chosen major for the past two years. That was when she looked me straight in the eye and said "When you're sitting there in Washington, or wherever you may be, just always remember where you came from and what you stand for."
This advice was recent, yet I find myself pondering it often. I see modern politics today, whether through reading a news clip from CNN or watching an hour of C-SPAN, and I realize that there is not a piece of advice more suitable for politically adept students like myself. I believe that many politicians enter Washington DC, their state legislatures, or even their city halls, truly trying to make a difference and adequately represent the will of the people. However, I don't always think that's what leaves. They forget the grassroots that propelled them to where they are now. Instead of doing what's best for their people, they do what is best for their political gain. Not that I believe that every politician is corrupt, but unfortunately, there are definitely those that have succumbed to the pressure.
This advice has also already proven to be useful in high school. For leaders, pressures are everywhere, and the past few years have been no concession. I have discovered through various leadership positions that you are never going to be able to please everyone, which is why I think it is important to remember that second part of my teacher's advice, remembering what you stand for. I faced many decisions where I knew I was going to upset one group or the other, and when I made these sorts of decisions, I always return to my roots.
What could I add to this, or should I? Thanks for reading this!
