Inspired Me Page 2

My assignment is to write about someone or something that inspires me. The obvious answer would be a relative such as my mother, father, brother, etc. Yes, my mother is my superwoman and my brother is my hulk, but I want to choose someone that has no blood relation and someone that I know God…

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,…

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…

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…

“Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.” – Bern William. I write this personal statement with mixed feelings, knowing that I will possibly be in a different state, different city, and different community next year. My journey thus far has been arduous, challenging, and rewarding at the same time. I was…

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…

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…

Who am I? Isn’t that the million-dollar question. It’s one of the most challenging questions to answer because we are constantly trying to figure out who we are. As an 18-year- old, my life is just beginning. I am technically an adult, but I am still constantly changing and learning who I am and who…

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…