Personal Narrative: My Heart Is In The Work

“My heart is in the work.” That one, simple sentence embodies my passion for learning. As many people progress through school, they lose the desire and passion for learning. They see school as a routine they cannot wait to escape from. However, for me, my desire has only grown stronger. In my sophomore year of high school, I decided to transfer to a residential high school with a more rigorous curriculum to satisfy my need for an academic challenge. I wanted to experience a school where the content and quantity of coursework forced me to improve my work ethic and time management skills. I wanted to truly learn the material and have ample opportunities to apply it in various academic areas. Most importantly, I wanted to go through that experience