Throughout my entire life the Latin word Vires has been my guiding philosophy. Vires embodies my moral and intellectual qualities. Ever since I took my first breath in this world everything has been funneling down to this point in time of attending college. My family, my love for God and educating my mind and spirit have always been the most important aspects in my life. My faith in God, my parents guidance, nurturing, and knowledge has attributed to the person I am today, with my mom reading me every label in the grocery store as an infant and my dad helping me with homework every night after dinner. They knew that I would succeed and gave me every opportunity to do so. As I matured and became more independent, I no longer looked for my parents to set and push me towards achievements; I began setting my own goals and accepted only my best. I also wanted this for myself and strive every day in life to achieve my goals.
Undoubtedly I have picked up much of my morality from my parents and God and have developed much of my own also by setting goals and carrying through with a plan that helps me reach my highest potential. My parents have raised me to be a productive ,proactive caring member of society and to treat others with kindness and respect because of who you are not because of who they are. I grew up thinking that bad things only happened to other people until my secure, happy little world shattered when my parents told me they were getting divorced. At first i took it personally. After my mother and father separated I realized that bad things can happen to me and with the help of my morals and the will of God I was able to get through this difficult time in my life and not let it affect my goals and dreams of pursuing joy through concentrating on my education and focusing on my blessings. I soon realized that although the transition of living in a broken home was not about me but my parents decision to move in opposite directions. They both still continued to love and support me just as they had before. Even through the rough times my morals and values have really kept my head straight and my focus on school. I always believed a person with intelligence but lacks morals will not succeed in life. For it is just as important to feed your spirit as it is your brain. Along with my morality, my intellectual ability has also helped me achieve many things in my life including my grades in school. Whether it be a speech contest, talent show, sports, I always give 110%. As Vince Lombardi said "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will," and I have had the fighting will to obtain an exceptional GPA and I have challenged myself by taking high academic courses through high school.
With my strong moral and intellectual ability's I believe I would be an important asset to the Florida State University student community. Anybody can go to college but only the selected few and talented can become a Seminole and I am one of those few.
