Inspired Me Page 2

There is no greater way to make a difference in someone’s life, to impact another individual, than to significantly inspire them and yourself. Motivational speaker Steve Maraboli writes that, “when you are living the best version of yourself, you inspire others to live the best versions of themselves”. I believe that the people around our…

The oceans are extraordinary because of the species, the corals, the sand, and the lovely blue waters. These are some of the ways why I cherish the ocean. I can tell you who I am as a person, a student, and goal, dreams, and terrors for the 2018-2019 school year. Some of these are what…

Before meeting you, I disliked school so much. I had a hard time understanding certain things, I struggled with self-confidence, and with life throwing obstacles at me, I just struggled with school. I never thought about my future, because I didn’t believe I was capable of making it. First day of 10th grade, walking into…

I have a very tight-knit family, and we believe in giving back to our community and our country. At a very young age, I began to assume leadership and teaming roles. In school, I have or am currently performing as the Team Member/Middle Hitter, Stockbridge High School Volleyball Team (Lady Tigers, Present), Member of Naval…

Two years ago, when I arrived in the United States, an unfamiliar and attractive land, the sky was clear and blue, and the air crisp and fresh. I, a high school student from China, considered the most promising in my family, was filled with hope and anticipation. I told myself that my goal of coming…

After being an only child for ten years, it was the weirdest feeling knowing that I now had a baby brother. I felt a new sense of responsibility, paired with apprehension and excitement. It was almost difficult to appreciate since I had been the center of attention for so long. Despite our large age gap,…

I’ve always had a passion for the environment. However, aside from trying to live a little cleaner than most, and pursuing a major in environmental engineering, I haven’t really done much to show that I care. Since my time in CORE, throughout many of the lectures, and among many of the readings, I’ve slowly picked…

Service has always been a significant value in my life. Coming from a family of public servants, which includes military personnel, first responders, and government employees who support the U.S. armed forces, I have gained a deep understanding of the importance of service and the sacrifices it involves. My upbringing has instilled in me a…

When I came to WLC, I knew I would be taking classes to fulfill requirements for the Gen Ed program. Although I was pre-accepted into the nursing program, my decision to pursue a nursing degree was far from firm, and I wanted confirmation of my decision or a new direction. Two of my first semester…

During rounds in a medical ward full of patients with different diseases, two cases highlighted that day and make it memorable. The first one, a man who had a big smile when he learned that he will be discharged from the hospital. He was happy that he was finally going home. Suddenly, his condition was…