In my 19 years of existence, I've encountered several different challenges in life and I can sum up that life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain. My father has been my biggest influence in life because he taught me things that are applicable to reality. My father was a very hardworking man yet he never failed to shower us with enough love and affection. In the past, my family suffered a tight...

I chose California State University of Channel Islands because primarily it closer to home...