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My success to education Blondie Torres ENG. 121 Concetta Williams July 18, 2011 Looking back at the past eleven weeks I have grown and learned so much here at Ashford University. I never thought that I would actually accomplish my educational dreams and be successful in my life, but I definitely have proved, myself wrong. I love knowing that I am doing great and I really try to do my best in completing my homework on time, with the occasions of a few speed bumps along the way.
I decided to return to school to further my education for many important reasons. I have struggled tremendously in the past with my five children and I wanted to change that life style for good. I am so very tired of trying to make ends meet and not being able to provide for my children like I want to. I have always been a strong, but big hearted person. I know that this decision on returning to school to complete my educational goals is one of the best choices I have made in my life and will benefit me and my family in the long run.
Some of the most important benefits I will receive when I accomplish my education and get my degree in business to work in the medical field, is helping other people who are in need. I have always been a kind and helpful person all my life and I knew when I grew up I was going to become someone successful in the medical field. Another great benefit of getting my degree is the income. I will be making a lot more money for my children. I will be better off financially.
I know it will take a lot of hard work to become successful in my career and I will experience many different things and changes in my life style as well. I have been back in school for approximately twelve weeks now and I have gone through some difficult changes. Having to adjust to a new environment and to have homework again after many years off I had to manage my time more careful and more wisely. I also, had to make a schedule and that fit in perfect with not only my life but all five of my children as well.
I was always scared to further my education and did not really think I could do it. I decided to just go for it and I am so glad I did because I know now that I have overcome that fear and I feel as if I can accomplish anything and everything. I can also say that I have matured in many ways as a mother, first time college student, and being a single mother of five. My kids had to adjust to the new routine as well. They did not understand at first but eventually they came around and little by little they gave me the time I needed to study and do homework.
I still have to overcome a few obstacles in order to complete my degree program, just like I had to overcome all the changes that come with me returning to school. One of the main obstacles I must achieve here at Ashford University is to listen, learn, and to be obedient in all the discussions and the assignments asked of me. Last but not least I have to say I have to overcome all negative feelings I get from time to time to complete all my educational goals. I need to be prepared mentally and physically for anything that is being asked of me from my instructors.
I feel that I need to keep an open mind as well because I know all the feedback from classmates and instructors will be of great help in making me a better person and learner. There are a few things I must do to overcome all these certain obstacles here in college in order to have a successful completion of my degree. I will have to keep doing all these helpful strategies that have gotten me this far. For example, using the highlighter, mind mapping, making a rough draft, and using grammar and spell checking for all my discussions and assignments, which have been a great big help so far in completing all work asked of me.
Another strategy I will take in is to be more open with my instructors and classmates because taking in positive feedback from others who care for you can be a big advantage. By considering all of the above, has taught me that learning gives life meaning and purpose. It allows me to change and be all that I can be for the better and to really succeed in life. I will have to overcome these obstacles by just simply following the instructions and try my best to give it 100% of my attention and devotion.