Autobiographical Essay
Introduction
I always knew I wanted to make a difference in someone’s life; I just wasn’t always sure how I wanted to do it. I went through different phases of what careers I wanted to do; doctor, lawyer, princess, firefighter. None of those ideas ever really stuck though, it wasn’t until I was in middle school that I found a career that I knew I wanted to do, something that wouldn’t just make me money, but more importantly make me and other people happy. I was going to become a Special Education teacher no matter what.
Educational Background I moved around quite a bit as a kid so making friends and meeting new people was often a struggle for me. I lived in Virginia from kindergarten …show more content…
I couldn’t have imagined going to high school anywhere else. I met my best friend there, and I got to grow up with some of the most amazing people. It was because of one specific teacher at this school that I Knew I wanted to teach. He took an interest in his students, not just as students but as people. He cared and made sure that each of the students knew if they ever need to talk to anyone that he will be there to listen. It was so hard to graduate and know I was leaving all these people who I had spent the last 4 years of my life getting to know and making friendships with. They all have touched my heart significantly and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without this schooling experience. I’m attending my first semester at the College of Southern Idaho; this is definitely a big transition for me. I’m learning that it is a lot easier to slack off in college; you have to have the determination and motivation to prevail in college. I had my doubts about going to college, I worried that I wasn’t cut out for college, and it would be a waste of my time and money to go. I couldn’t have been more wrong, I love college now. I’ve meet so many new and amazing people, and even some professors that have helped change my life. I’m glad I changed my mind and decided to give college a