College Admissions Essay: Moving To College

Change is a fussy thing in the stomach that can bring tears to the eyes, sweat to the palms, and jitters to the feet. It can also bring about laughter in the heart, a pounding in the chest, and a strange desire to open a door so often overlooked or ignored. See, change is scary; everyone knows that, but also necessary. Every single second births new ideas and concepts that were only a dream before, so seemingly far away from reality. My whole life has been shaped by change; moving to America, finding passion in a new subject, and stepping onto the stage for the very first time. Each time change occurs, knowledge is gained and experience is embraced. I am looking to further my journey and learn from new environments that I am so eager to immerse
Petersburg College, a community college (now state) nearby my neighborhood. I thought it was too good of an opportunity not to apply, and I was accepted into the program for my Senior year along with a few of my friends. Learning in college was a lot different than high school, but all of my professors were great at making sure all students understood curriculum and did what they came there to do-learn. After walking the stage at Raymond James Stadium in my sparkling pointed-toe pumps and my high school diploma in my hand, I wasn’t struck immediately with a scholarly plan or a set of assembly directions on how to put my life together so I could get into the college I was destined for. No, instead I had a Cheesecake Factory dinner awaiting me, which I cannot complain about, but alas I was still unsure on what I even wanted to study. I decided to stay at SPC another year, and I am going to graduate with my AA at the end of next Spring. My learning at St. Petersburg College has been a great experience that I only have good to say about, but I think it is time for me to put on my sparkly pumps and walk my way to another