Strength in Bloom by Teresa

Strength in Bloom by Teresa - August 2025 Scholarship Essay

My first year of college was filled with many ups and downs, but at times, the downs often felt as if they overpowered the good. I didn't manage my classes well, I felt the weight of being far from home, the political climate and not having confidence in myself. In many ways, all of this affected my academic performance. This upcoming year, my second of college, I am determined to strive to be my best self.
My strength is one that I have gained with the faith that I know my family has in me (My parents and four siblings), god, friends and the strength of who I want to become. I want to be able to sit and study like no other, focus, and gain knowledge. I once heard someone say that college is a time in one's life where one's sole purpose is to gain knowledge, learn. One's greatest and almost single responsibility is to sit down and listen to lectures, take notes and observe, that has really stuck with me from the day that I heard it. Because there are so many ways that life can curveball and distract you from the main significance of college. My primary goal is to observe, and lean into what I believe is the stepping stone to gaining skills and understanding that will allow for growth and development not only in terms of career aspirations but in life.