Personal Narrative: Eagle Scout
An event I've experienced that was life changing was when I obtained the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America. It was an affirmation of years of disciplined work and study to have such a prestigious honor bestowed upon me. In scouting, I developed various moral and ethical tenants that have shaped my foundation in life. Tenants like integrity, honor, reverence, faith in God, a man's role and his responsibility to his family, and a nearly innumerable quantity of experiences growing under the leadership of the Boy Scouts of America have molded me into who I am today in my very core of being. The realization of my dream to become an Eagle Scout took 11 years to obtain, so I'm no stranger to adversity or perseverance. To my memory,
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I don't believe someone should ever have to choose between feeding themselves or learning something. I had to stay the progress of my education indefinitely in order to save myself financially. In the last two years, I've managed to pay off most of my debt and I'm finally ready to resume my academic career. Now, I work two jobs to support my fiancee with two children, so my scheduling gets cramped and hectic. I think it will be too difficult to try to coordinate attending any courses on a campus' schedule in the midst of going to two jobs and the organized chaos of raising two boys. I believe that the online courses at Colorado Christian University will allow me to continue my education on my time, so I can continue fulfilling the financial obligations of running a household. I would be able to take a course online on, for example say a Sunday afternoon or between shifts at work, and edge my way closer to obtaining a degree and leave this quagmire of a schedule working double-shifts behind me. I also find it wonderful that the teachings at this school are Christian-based, as I know of the wisdom taught in the Bible. I truly believe that the curriculum at Colorado Christian University is tailor-made by His hand to help me grow into exactly who He planned me to
I don't believe someone should ever have to choose between feeding themselves or learning something. I had to stay the progress of my education indefinitely in order to save myself financially. In the last two years, I've managed to pay off most of my debt and I'm finally ready to resume my academic career. Now, I work two jobs to support my fiancee with two children, so my scheduling gets cramped and hectic. I think it will be too difficult to try to coordinate attending any courses on a campus' schedule in the midst of going to two jobs and the organized chaos of raising two boys. I believe that the online courses at Colorado Christian University will allow me to continue my education on my time, so I can continue fulfilling the financial obligations of running a household. I would be able to take a course online on, for example say a Sunday afternoon or between shifts at work, and edge my way closer to obtaining a degree and leave this quagmire of a schedule working double-shifts behind me. I also find it wonderful that the teachings at this school are Christian-based, as I know of the wisdom taught in the Bible. I truly believe that the curriculum at Colorado Christian University is tailor-made by His hand to help me grow into exactly who He planned me to