My Foundational Experience

That is when I knew, things had to change. "I had to be that change". Ever since, I captured that dream, I have become much wiser in knowledge. Without a doubt, I will grasp onto this dream; until I reach my

But this time with vengeance. I think that was the first time that I felt unsure if I was still a boy. And I began to march

My overall experience from Pre- K to high school was good. Although experience with school did not start off on a good foot. I hated school as a child. Anytime my mom would drop me off to school, I would cry for an hour. In fact, I did not stop crying when my mom would leave me at school until I reached the second grade. School always made me feel anxious, no matter how many friends I made nor how many teachers I liked. Although the anxiety has not gone away, I have learned how to deal with it.

difference in the lives of others. It was important to me to find a way to utilize my

Since I was a young girl, learning was something necessary to do in order to mature into my own self. It's something us as humans do to evolve from our younger selves. From learning to talk, walk ,and read we learn many things throughout our lifetime to be the person we are today. Learning is the key to life. Learning makes us progress. Riding a bicycle was a learning experience that I might never forget it.

have been given the opportunity to prove myself, peers were soon surprised of what lay

It’s interesting to me that I’m learning how to teach. The course material I learned in EDUC 2130 gave me a brighter perspective when I observed and mentored children during my field experience. The educational psychology theories and practices opened my eyes to concepts I could identify with at my field experience site. The 20 hours of field experience impacted me in a positive way - intensifying my desire to become a teacher. Mentoring and observing students altered my perception and gave me a better understanding of a teacher’s role in the classroom. It was a necessary task that all educational majors should do.

I am a young man, who grew up in a mechanical workshop in my home

People complain about the weather being too hot or too cold. People complain about a long commute to work. People complain about every little issue they may have to deal with; however, because of these complaints, my childhood experiences have made me into the grateful person that I am today.

Imagine being raised in a tempestuous, deserted, cramped, and uncomfortable environment and all you ever thought about was a way out. I am Abdul Moiz Ahtesham and I was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan. Living in Karachi was a subpar experience and one that I don’t want to go back to. Although I made a lot of memories with my family, those memories are the only thing I’d ever want back from that experience. All that has shaped me into the person that I am today.

At the age of 20, I mastered the smallest life skills to succeed in this life. I can establish and maintain my finances, file my taxes, maintain my car, communicate, and even pay my college tuition. I have been my own advocate, cheerleader, and counselor ever since I could drive. I learned how to cope and accept my weaknesses, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t struggled with myself. I am constantly in a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension that causes an extreme amount of self doubt.

One thing I've quickly examined from life is that everyone shares at least one experience from life. We share experiences all the time even when we don't know one another.

I never imagine my life would turn into a routine after my emotional lost, but there it was. Working late nights throughout the week and going home straight from work became the norm. Most nights I ate whatever was quick and simple to make, and cried until the night engulfed me.

My eyes were filled with tears and my hands sweaty. I was nervous about how mommy would look after coming home from the hospital. I was 10, it was daytime outside, but inside and all around me it was nighttime, darkness was coming and it filled me with terror. My mother worked as a nurse in the local hospital, I could smell her uniform even today.

In the last year, I have moved from New Jersey to New York to Iowa. Moving away from your family is hard, but can be done by having a strong relationship with people and good friends. Moving multiple times for the same reason, hockey, can be mentally and physically tough, but the outcome and experiences that you will encounter will make up for it. Moving is hard but can be overcome and can be viewed as a learning experience.