I have learned that determination can affect your outcome. Life throws you curve balls. I can not change other people nor control all of my circumstances, but I can dream, I can persevere, and I can overcome obstacles. Not having my father in my life has hurt at times, but it did not stop me from recognizing I have a strong mother that showed me unconditional love. I have had a great mentor and have witnessed how hard work, and...

My family responsibilities and chores are cleaning and washing laundry, walking and feeding my two dogs, washing dishes and cleaning the bathroom and my room. I regularly assist my mom with her physical therapy exercises and provide any physical support she may need. I have worked in the past at 2 part-time positions during the school year, summer, and Christmas break, averaging 25 hours per week. I currently babysit my nephew and God-brother for additional income. My mother is a disabled veteran...

Scholarship was for Horatio Alger

I choose SIUE after visiting every school on my accepted list and ruling them out one by one. The ultimate deciding factor was...

I wanted to find a...

Volunteer, do an internship , keep applying to scholarships (scholarships are...