College Admissions Essay: The Last 30 Years Of My Life

As the wise and charismatic Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.” Right now I am making many choices that could influence my life forever. That is a lot for an 17-year-old to take on. However, In 30 years I will most likely be in the same boat as my parents. I’ll probably be trying to send my children through college, and making sure they have everything they need to make it in the world. However, what about my life then? Will I consider my life successful? The truth is, no one really knows where we are going, but I do know that I have an eventful future ahead.
In order for me to see my life as successful in the future, I would have to accomplish some of my main goals.
I want to be a college graduate, a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric oncology, a youth minister, and a wife and mother. I have many goals, and I believe that if I have accomplished half of those goals in 30 years, I will consider my life successful. I have felt a calling towards helping those who need it, and I hope in 30 years I will continue to chase my dreams of showing people all around the world care and compassion. I am a firm believer in Jesus Christ, and I do believe that God has given me a heart to serve others. That’s why I am constantly working towards my goals in my education and future profession. My biggest goal other than becoming a nurse practitioner would be participating in mission trips and practicing nursing while on those trips. I want to travel to poor countries, like Haiti and Rwanda, and provide them with proper medical care. I believe that if in 30 years, I have helped others whether in the United States or in other countries, I have accomplished my goals as a successful nurse and