How To Write An Essay On Mary Smith's Journey To Asbury

WILMORE, Ky. — “Do you have your papers?” taunted “Mary Smith’s” middle school classmates. Mary Smith—a pseudonym given to the student to protect her identity—was aware of her undocumented status. As a result, the teasing inquiries caused Smith to become conscious of her lack of documentation. Currently, as an undocumented student at Asbury, Smith reflects on the unconventional circumstances that being undocumented had on her journey to Asbury and the lasting impact it has had on her life.
When Smith began applying to colleges, she excitedly applied to one college, her dream college—Asbury University. According to Smith, Asbury’s commitment to giving their students a liberal arts education that highlighted “learning people’s stories and backgrounds and growing knowledgeable about things outside of their major” was what drew her to Asbury. However, recognizing the steep Asbury tuition, Smith worked numerous hours at a furniture store, Fitzpatrick Furniture, wanting to save money for college. Smith also expected that FAFSA and KEES, government and state funded scholarships, would be able to help cover a portion of her tuition. However, due to being undocumented Smith was legally unable to receive government funded financial aid. As a result, she would not be able …show more content…
Michael’s further emphasizing her point said, “I know how much Asbury changed not just my life. So, if anybody else feels as if this is where the Lord is leading them, one of my favorite parts is to do whatever I can to make this dream become a reality and then not letting them give up when they’re scared.” As a result of prayer and guidance from the admissions staff and Michael, Smith is now a freshman at Asbury and plans to study elementary education with a minor in