College Admissions Essay: Valuable Lessons Of My Life
Valuable Lessons
My life started out like the beginning of a perfect childhood. Both of my parents had steady, well-paying government jobs, we had moved into a new home and even bought a puppy. All was harmonious, until my parents decided we would have a better life in Canada. Leaving behind everything and everyone we knew was probably one of the hardest things my parents ever did for my brother and me. Struggling to fit in and assimilate was least of our problems, trying to make a decent income became a priority. My parents, who were well educated and accomplished, were compelled to settle for multiple meager jobs like a cashier at a fast food restaurant or a security guard at an apartment building. They held as many jobs as they could, working …show more content…
You just have an empty fridge?”
She remained quiet rest of the ride and so did I. I did not want to pry her with more questions. I couldn’t contain my disbelief because she is the happiest person I know and there was no way she is struggling with so much at home. She couldn’t even get aid from the government because on her status in the country. Laura and her mother would rather send money to feed the orphans first than feed themselves.
Laura is probably in a worse financial strain than anyone I know, but she shows that there is beauty and acceptance in her poverty and that’s what makes her happy. She can turn the worst of situations into something fun and meaningful. For instance: after a club on one of the school days she asks me if we can stop at the vending machines on our way to the bus stop. Knowing her situation I offered to buy it for her, “Sure, I have a dollar do you want it?”
She chuckles and says, “nahh I have money,” she turns around and smiles at me as she pulls out a bag of coins. It was filled with nickels, dimes and pennies. “Are you just gonna stand there or help me put these
My life started out like the beginning of a perfect childhood. Both of my parents had steady, well-paying government jobs, we had moved into a new home and even bought a puppy. All was harmonious, until my parents decided we would have a better life in Canada. Leaving behind everything and everyone we knew was probably one of the hardest things my parents ever did for my brother and me. Struggling to fit in and assimilate was least of our problems, trying to make a decent income became a priority. My parents, who were well educated and accomplished, were compelled to settle for multiple meager jobs like a cashier at a fast food restaurant or a security guard at an apartment building. They held as many jobs as they could, working …show more content…
You just have an empty fridge?”
She remained quiet rest of the ride and so did I. I did not want to pry her with more questions. I couldn’t contain my disbelief because she is the happiest person I know and there was no way she is struggling with so much at home. She couldn’t even get aid from the government because on her status in the country. Laura and her mother would rather send money to feed the orphans first than feed themselves.
Laura is probably in a worse financial strain than anyone I know, but she shows that there is beauty and acceptance in her poverty and that’s what makes her happy. She can turn the worst of situations into something fun and meaningful. For instance: after a club on one of the school days she asks me if we can stop at the vending machines on our way to the bus stop. Knowing her situation I offered to buy it for her, “Sure, I have a dollar do you want it?”
She chuckles and says, “nahh I have money,” she turns around and smiles at me as she pulls out a bag of coins. It was filled with nickels, dimes and pennies. “Are you just gonna stand there or help me put these