Disengaged Student: Personal Statement

Even after making the transition to Deer River High School in sixth grade, I continued to glide through school. My pattern of being underchallenged continued until I discovered College in the Schools classes this past fall. Finally, I was challenged (perhaps at times even more so than I imagined,) and I’ve grown exponentially in the past academic year. However, I feel as if that exponential growth is reaching its capacity in this specific environment. Becoming a part of the College of St. Scholastica’s academic environment would allow me to begin a new pattern of exponential growth both as a student and as a person.

Hello, I’m Yoseline and attending New Jersey City University will be one of the biggest accomplishments of my life. Up until recently I had decided to attend this college. I had a really hard time deciding what college I wanted to commit to. Mainly because I didn't think my high school years would go by so quick. I was so lenient and thought I had all time in the world but in reality, I didn’t. It hit me like a truck on how soon I’m going to graduate. I never been so enthusiastic about leaving high school and get on the road to my future.

I’ve never been the best student growing up. It was always difficult for me to focus and be motivated into doing my work, especially my senior year in high school. The high school I attended was Nogales High School in Nogales Arizona. That year, to be able to graduate, we had to complete a senior project in which we had to make a report, have a portfolio, and work hours in a career we wanted for our future. My only thought in doing my project on was on firefighting because it was the only thought I had going into once I graduated high school. However, on my spare time I was doing a whole different thing that could determine my future.

My grades have always been a high priority for me, along with my friends, family, and personal health, all of which are important for my future as a productive citizen. Throughout my schooling I have never felt the animosity towards education which sadly many of my peers hold, in fack I have even come to enjoy the challenges that school can present. I think mainly because much of the skills needed to do well in school came fairly naturally to me. Due to my adeptness in school I have felt that I should help those around me which are struggling in school and since I began helping others in school, I have found that I can explain those subjects which came easily to me in a way that could be easily understood by those I

The time has finally arrived, college. It’s been a whirl of emotions attending college from intimidation of not knowing exactly how college works or where my classes would be to an exciting anticipation to explore the city of Miami up close. I’m the first in my family to go to college and it is an honor. I’ve always imagined what college would be like and now that I’m here it’s has exceeded all my expectations. The reasons why I’m attending college are for my parents because I want them to see that their hard work was not in vain. Also, for my future family who I hope to provide for one day and lastly for myself because I want to pursue a higher education.

Throughout middle school and the beginning of high school I faced many challenges with my grades. These challenges made me grow and help shape who I am today. In my early teenage years I would view my school work not important. My perspective on priorities were all wrong. As I became older and matured I realized that. I realized school is the most important thing because my future depends on how I do. I realized if I want to go to a good college and have a successful career I have to work hard in school to get there. As high school went by my grades got better and I saw a better version of myself. My grades went from C’s and D’s to A’s and B’s in all my classes. I began to be attentive in class, and be productive and take notes. I did my school

As a first-world young person, I am unarguably very well-off, and my education alone proves it. Incidentally, while some students despise school, I on the other hand, love it. My love for school has deep roots dating back to twelve and one half years ago. In addition, the teachers who’ve taught me over the years have had a hand in the development of my character and aspirations. Throughout my time at school my teachers have been patient, and have keenly encouraged me to strive for success.

I will never be a drop out because i’ve planned ahead of what want my future to be like. I’m going to get a get education I plan on going to college(Ole Miss) but I’m not interested in school and going to go to college (Ole Miss) for 4-6 years. I planned to go to vet school for another 4-6 years. I will have motivate myself to go to college (Ole Miss.) If that doesn’t work try again or I will apply for North East .I think you should have backup plans because you don’t know if your first plan are going to work out. I believe if you believe in yourself, you can get through it without dropping out. I feel if you believe in something that will help you want to motivate yourself to do better or want to improve in doing

It wasn’t until I hit my lowest point during my junior year, feeling completely resigned in life, that my hardworking parents came to mind. Overwhelmed with guilt, I remembered how they relentlessly work to give me the opportunity to succeed in my education, while I focused on how I didn’t “fit in.” Realizing this, I became determined to fight, to lift myself back up, not only for the sake of my parents but for my own as well. I opened myself up to the real world, beyond the socialistic image of high school. I joined marching band, which led me to discover the strength I encompassed through the rigorous practice hours and my determination in excelling to be the best I can be,

The closer my high school graduation approaches, the closer I’m filled with excitement and fear at the same time. Throughout my high school career I have excelled in my academics because I am a very studious and diligent individual. Leaving Puckett High School seems surreal because this school is all I’ve known since third grade. I know graduating high school doesn’t mean you’re completely thrown into the adult world without a paddle, but I ask “what happens now?” I know what profession I want to go in, but now my dreams have to become reality.

Throughout my freshman year of high school, I had a difficult transition from middle school. I attended a school that offered minimal assistance to incoming freshmen, and I became unmotivated due to the environment that surrounded me. My lack of motivation was fortified by the discouragement that came from teachers as they too, did not provide a strong backbone for students to get help from. My self-esteem lowered as I thought that the difficulty experienced in my classes was something that would remain. With no one to help me, I struggled to do my homework and allowed for failure to define me. Slowly, I stopped caring and gained comfort in receiving "C's" on my report cards and believed that the effort I put in was up to my capability. I realized I was wrong when my parents decided to move so that I could attend a high school that offers as much help as needed. Now, I am constantly motivated and with the help of my peers and teachers I developed great studying skills and can reach out to them when I need them. I knew deep down freshman year, that the effort I was putting in was nothing like me, yet it took me time to realize the importance of education. I am now a student who never gives up and during times of struggle, always seems to find a way of getting through academic difficulties.

Throughout the time I was in middle school I lacked support from both my parents. I didn’t have anyone to push me to try and receive good grades and both my parents cared very little whether I passed my classes. Lacking parental guidance, I received poor and failing grades throughout all of middle school. I created a poor working habit and had the mindset that school was not for me. It wasn’t until the end of my 8th grade year that I realized that the grades I received could ultimately shape my future. By then I was far behind from other students who had received good grades all of middle school. At the start of high school I was placed into regular ed classes and put in elective classes just to fill up my schedule. These classes put me

Early junior year was a very rough time for me when it comes to the gradebook. The first semester of the 2016-2017 year I ended up with two F’s, two D’s, a B+ and a C-, which was very, very bad. I realized this was not what I was capable of and it was not anywhere near my best work. My parents were disappointed with my actions. It was instilled in me at a young age by my parents that school ALWAYS comes first. My theater director who taught me all throughout high school was disappointed in me, and my soccer coach was disappointed in me.

As a student affairs practitioner I believe I am a cornerstone of the higher education experience. I have made it my mission to help students be the best version of themselves for the benefit of not only them, but of society at large. I work to help create not only educated students, but also engaged members of a global society.

The moment that I discovered Simon’s Rock, I was inspired by the broad-minded and innovative foundation of the school. I had been spending an immense amount of time and energy in search of an institution that recognized the potential of young scholars and shifted the paradigm that one must be of a certain age before expanding their knowledge. Mid-day on January 27, 2014, I opened my e-mail account expecting to see a new message from the Brown University Summer Pre-College Program to which I was applying, only to discover something far greater than I had thought possible. In capitalized crimson letters, the email read, “START COLLEGE. NOW.” With these three simple words, I knew that my quest for higher education was not in vain.