Last semester I had to face the death of two people who were important in my life, my grandparents. I never had to deal with a death that was someone so close to me before. Because of their deaths, it caused me academic difficulty. I was very close to these two people. They had practically raised me from the time I was born, while my parents were working trying to make ends meet. They were …showed first 75 words of 461 total…

…showed last 75 words of 461 total…herself. Allowing one's personal aspirations to fall victim to life's hardships may be a solution, but also a costly sacrifice. It takes perseverance, drive and passion to rise above difficulties, and a long-term goal always serves as a light at the end of a seemingly never-ending tunnel. My goal is simple: intellectual enrichment. My life experiences have helped me to appreciate the value of this goal, and I look forward to reaching it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**