Carla Wright My Return to School English Composition 1 Denya Cuiffo October 14, 2013 When we attend college as adults, we have expectations of what college will be or will not be. I decided to go back to school for quite a few reasons. The main factors for my returning to school includes my family and stability also plays big role in my returning to school. My reasons for going back to school is to gain communication skills, become a good role model for my children, if I decide to have any, gain independence and seek profitable employment that would be profitable for me. My father has always been my support system in my return to school.
All I ever wanted was to be accepted by them. They all loved me and it was nice to be accepted by my older classmates. They took me places and did stuff with me that I had never been given the chance to do before. I really had a great year with them until drama began because my best friend was mad I left her for them. As I soon realized, high school was no different than middle school.
On this journey towards adulthood, to find our identity we could start to value different things in our lives as opposed to what we were taught by our parents. In most cases, our family may accept us as whoever we are, because they are our closest connection, the people who grew up with us and truly care for us. Acceptance is the key to one’s sense of belonging. Most of us discover our true identity throughout our time at high school. It is one of the prime times of our lives where we discover what we truly want to do or to want to be.
o Scenario 3: You just got a raise at your part time job. - I would feel ecstatic and ready to earn money. o Scenario 4: You have just been chosen to participate in a very prestigious competition for your school - I would feel grateful and overwhelmed because our school have trust in my abilities. o Scenario 5: There is constant tension and arguing among family members. - I would step-in and try to stop the tension among family members.
The more I know the better opportunities will come my way in the future. I am looking forward to become successful in life, because of Bishop Noll’s preparation & standards. I cannot wait to finally graduate with a diploma in my hand from all my hard work, and say I graduated from Bishop Noll Institute with an enormous sense of pride. Bishop Noll has made me realize, growing up is not always easy, but it’s an adventure to figure yourself out. So far, I already know my faith in God will forever be in my heart, I also know my passion for dance is forever, Bishop Noll has not only challenge me academically but in my extracurricular activates, like dance.
I did have some pressure from my parents to get good grades and to learn right from wrong. So the law of influence was a big thing because I wanted to be just like my parents. In my teen years, I was also using the law of influence because of how much I wanted to impress and get the approval of my parents. I guess through my whole life I was looking for approval from my elders in my life. I also wanted to grow up to do something to help people.
Not only did these boys survive but they came up in the world and now serve as an example to young people everywhere. Role models played a very important factor in the lives of these individuals. Ms. Johnson, a third grade teacher, pushed George to strive for more in his life. Ms. Johnson’s biggest contribution, was her ability and desire to expose children to college and higher learning, making what seemed impossible to most of them a not-so-distant goal. The exposure from a young age can have great impact on children’s lives and it certainly worked for the three men today.
I think this is the most important character you can have because it will push you through life and help you become a more reliable and better person. This belief has come from a lot of adult figures in my life but mostly my dad. My dad is always telling me that even if the situation is as bad as it can get you should still always
Chelsey Sousa March 29, 2013 Alternatives for Youth Foundation Since being committed, involvement with DYS has made a difference in my life in many positive ways. DYS has helped me receive my G.E.D, obtain and keep a job, find my true self and build a better self-esteem and develop a better relationship with my family; all of these things that will help me in the future. When I first got committed to DYS, I have to admit I wasn’t a big fan of school. My caseworker helped me to get involved in the GED program and classes held in the Young Women’s Center in Springfield, Ma. I started taking these classes In July 2012 every Thursday.
They have both worked hard to be able to give me and my sister a better life. With their hard work and dedication, they have achieved so much in life and have made it possible for our family to live comfortably. I plan on going to collage to better educate myself, so that one day I may give my family the same. The “American Dream” is still alive today. It has changed over time from the first settlers moving west to find better land, to today the desire of a better education that will ultimately lead to a career and the ability to provide for your family through hard work and prosper in