#5 Common App: Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
The road curved one way and then another through the endless forest of pine trees, resembling my future journey of high school. My mother and I were on our way to school, when everything changed as quickly as if a light switch was flicked off, and all around was darkness. I felt a feeling of deep hopelessness as my mother told me the news of my papa's sudden passing. All I wanted to do was to have the chance to hug him one last time and tell him that I loved him, however that was also taken from me. In that moment, I felt like curling up into a little ball and never moving. However, I knew I had to be strong, if not for me than for my family. As I look back, that is the day that marked my transition from childhood to adulthood.
My grandfather has always inspired me to help others. He continuously put others before himself, no matter whether they were deserving of it or not. From his work in the military to starting a local homeless feed program, he instilled in me from early on the power of helping others. His loving nature and big heart are remembered by all who knew him.
Knowing that I would not get the chance to thank him for all he has given me, I made a vow that gloomy day to continue to live through his act of selflessness. As the days went on, I saw myself mature into a young woman who I hoped would make him proud. My passion for helping others only grew stronger through these past couple years, as its made its way into every part of my life. I stopped taking things for granted and reminded myself of all the things I needed to be thankful for, because there are others who have far less.
As I envisage my plans to study biology and go into the field of medicine, my grandfather's actions constantly run through my mind. His desire to help others is a trait that I will continue to put into my daily life and bring into my new community.
The road curved one way and then another through the endless forest of pine trees, resembling my future journey of high school. My mother and I were on our way to school, when everything changed as quickly as if a light switch was flicked off, and all around was darkness. I felt a feeling of deep hopelessness as my mother told me the news of my papa's sudden passing. All I wanted to do was to have the chance to hug him one last time and tell him that I loved him, however that was also taken from me. In that moment, I felt like curling up into a little ball and never moving. However, I knew I had to be strong, if not for me than for my family. As I look back, that is the day that marked my transition from childhood to adulthood.
My grandfather has always inspired me to help others. He continuously put others before himself, no matter whether they were deserving of it or not. From his work in the military to starting a local homeless feed program, he instilled in me from early on the power of helping others. His loving nature and big heart are remembered by all who knew him.
Knowing that I would not get the chance to thank him for all he has given me, I made a vow that gloomy day to continue to live through his act of selflessness. As the days went on, I saw myself mature into a young woman who I hoped would make him proud. My passion for helping others only grew stronger through these past couple years, as its made its way into every part of my life. I stopped taking things for granted and reminded myself of all the things I needed to be thankful for, because there are others who have far less.
As I envisage my plans to study biology and go into the field of medicine, my grandfather's actions constantly run through my mind. His desire to help others is a trait that I will continue to put into my daily life and bring into my new community.
