Why college? Is it because you have nothing to do, the force or influence of parents, or wanting to succeed in life? The reasons I have chosen to go college is from the influence of my family, to be well educated, and be successful in life.
Looking into college during my junior year in high school as well as talking with my dad about college made be excited and wanting to go college already. I can recall my dad telling me to “continue your education, as long as you get a degree in college you will be successful in life.” Seeing that my parents and brothers getting a degree in college makes me realize that if they can get a degree in college I can too. Since I made the decision to attend college my family and everyone around me are proud and happy because they tell me while you are young gain as much knowledge as you can and attain that degree.
Another reason I am motivated to attend college is to do well in my general courses like English, Math, and Science. In high school, I would say that I am an average B, C student and that I try my very best to get good grades especially in English. Then going to college for three quarters I was an on and off student. During my college experience, I did good in my first quarter of school which was excited. Then came to the second quarter I seen myself struggling, which did. I had know idea what came to me that time, but I felt that it was that time I have needed a break. Then came to third quarter of school I came back up. Its now been a year since I have taken a break from school and I am looking forward to starting fresh again.
Last of all, being successful in life is why I want to attend college. Now days, it is hard to get jobs. In order to hold a stable job, employer’s usually look for people that has a degree and some experience. Attending college and getting a degree will help you get in the doors of the career you want.
Finally, the motivation to attend college from family members to myself gaining as much knowledge and being successful in life is what I want for my future. I feel that by being in this Puente program it will help me excel in English as well as my college success.
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Seeing people that are close to you and realizing what they are able to do with their degree is always an awesome sight to see. Your understanding that the doors that a college education can open for you in the future is truly a motivation since it not only helps you get a better career, but helps you become a better person.
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