Rosa Parks. Born
1913- Died 2005
"I have learned over the years that when
one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does
away with fear."
— Rosa Parks, African-American civil rights activist
— Rosa Parks, African-American civil rights activist
This is my first blog post. I chose this as my first quote
because this is exactly how I feel at the moment. That is how I am going to
pick my quotes. I will apply it to what is happening in my life now.
Rosa learned through her accomplished life "that when one's
mind is made up, this diminishes fear." At this moment I am picking
colleges. I have been undecided for months, applying to where ever I might go
and what college will provide me with a free education. So far, I have narrowed
it down to three.
The practical- Northern Arizona University. Go Lumberjacks!
The "Out of the Question"- Arizona State University. Go
Sundevils!
The Dream- Missouri State University. Go Tigers!
I do not want to go to Northern Arizona University. I think it is
extremely too close to home. I want to have the college experience, not
(practically) be living down the road. It is way too cold! The average low in
Flagstaff is 31 degrees, all year. That is below freezing! I can barely live
through Holbrook winters. My parents think it is an ideal place because they
can make it there in an hour or less. I doubt I will have any fun when I plan
to go to a party and my mom unexpectantly checks up on me.
The "Out of the Question" college is Arizona State University.
The quoted text is from my father. What I fully believe is that I should be
able to decide where I want to go to school, because I will be the one pursuing
my degree in their facilities. He is being ridiculous because he thinks ASU is
a party school. It is, but I have total confidence in myself that I will study
and obtain my degree in four years at ASU. If I get a 23 or higher on my ACT I
can get the Dean's Scholarship for $5,000! And I will post publicly, because I
am not ashamed of my past score...20. On the first try! I need to boost my
score by three points. I will try my best for ASU, because if they pay for part
of my education my dad has to say yes!
My dream school is the University of Missouri. I only started
looking at this school, this year, but I love it! I researched every inch of
their campus and it is amazing. I would only be fifteen hours away from my Nan
and Pop Pop Earl, in Pennsylvania. It would take a two days for my parents to
get to me. Truthfully, I like the distance.
My parents and I are going to decide by who offers me the most
cash, how many scholarships I get, and what college will take me to great
things. If we only could decide!! I have a phobia of living with my parents my
whole life because I have not decided where to go! I do NOT want to be that
girl that stays in Holbrook her entire life and has a billion children. Maybe I
am over thinking and exaggerating, but it could happen.
My
version of the quote: "Pick a college, dang it and decide! Don't be
afraid, because you can't live with your parents forever!"
Auburn, I wish you great luck when you take the ACT next time. I got a 23 my first try, I don’t know how but I did. So I know you can too. Just don’t stress yourself when you go to take it. Then, your “out of the question” might soon miraculously become way more than practical. Missouri, yeah you like the campus and all, but if you change the way you say it you just might end up in “misery” if you go there. haha jk :)
ReplyDeleteBest of luck, Jesse
Oh, girl how I can relate! I think that nearly all of us right now are going through close to the same situation. It is extremely difficult to have your mind, and most importantly, your heart, set on a particular school and then be told that there is no way that this will ever happen. As young adults, we feel that we should be able to control our lives and where we go. I know I feel that way! But, unfortunately, sometimes our parents do know what's best for us. I can personally now see the reason as to why my parents were so adamantly determined to "guide" me in a different direction. I pray that you will stay open-minded regardless of what the outcome is and make the best of whatever comes your way! Good Luck! :)
ReplyDeleteDecisions are crazy tough, that's definitely a truism. I was looking into schools since probably my sophomore year. I had plans to go to USC up until about a few months ago. But back on topic, my parents were telling me for the longest time that “oh you should be an engineer” or something similar, so needless to say it was a bit of a hard time when I told them I was going to go into game design. Even though I'm going into a rather underpaid, unimportant field, my parents eventually decided that it was my choice. They've been super supportive of my goals and have been right there with me. I wish you the best of luck for your college endeavors, and don't get discouraged!
ReplyDeleteAuburn! I hope you get that 23 on your ACT and your "Out of the question" text will turn practical and you can go to a college you would much rather go to. Just stay open minded who knows you might love NAU. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you do! (:
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