student success essay
Brittany Miller
English 092
Successful Student
What is needed in order to be a successful student? How can I better myself to go further in life? There are so many ways I can further myself to succeed as a student. Yes, it does come with a lot of obstacles along the way. However, just having support, motivation, and goals for myself can definitely allow me to achieve the lifestyle of a successful student. Having people to support me is probably one of the biggest things that keep me thriving to wanting to succeed as a student. Sometimes, I can feel low about myself and just feel like I’m all alone. It really helps having family there to uplift me when I feel hopeless. I have honestly thought about giving up multiple times, but my family is always there to back me up. For example, after high school I didn’t even want to go to college. I doubted myself and thought school just wasn’t for me. As Carlos had stated from The Student Fear Factor, “It was like I thought I wouldn’t make it, like I wasn’t going to be able to make it. And I made it hard and it wasn’t that hard.” That’s exactly how I felt. However my parents, especially my mom, pushed me to go. I was told that I am smarter than that. They believed in me and knew I could succeed. Having support from your family is probably one of the most important things. Every time I have a problem with school whether it’s me needing help with things I don’t understand, moral support, or even financial support, my family is always there to help me and always will be. I remember the time I was ready to drop a class because I couldn’t afford books for it. My mom could not let money stop me from furthering my education, so she gave me money to buy my books. Knowing I have support from my family is such a comforting feeling, and I know I always have them to keep me from giving up in this long journey to success. What is a successful student if they aren’t even motivated? Motivation is another key to being successful as a
English 092
Successful Student
What is needed in order to be a successful student? How can I better myself to go further in life? There are so many ways I can further myself to succeed as a student. Yes, it does come with a lot of obstacles along the way. However, just having support, motivation, and goals for myself can definitely allow me to achieve the lifestyle of a successful student. Having people to support me is probably one of the biggest things that keep me thriving to wanting to succeed as a student. Sometimes, I can feel low about myself and just feel like I’m all alone. It really helps having family there to uplift me when I feel hopeless. I have honestly thought about giving up multiple times, but my family is always there to back me up. For example, after high school I didn’t even want to go to college. I doubted myself and thought school just wasn’t for me. As Carlos had stated from The Student Fear Factor, “It was like I thought I wouldn’t make it, like I wasn’t going to be able to make it. And I made it hard and it wasn’t that hard.” That’s exactly how I felt. However my parents, especially my mom, pushed me to go. I was told that I am smarter than that. They believed in me and knew I could succeed. Having support from your family is probably one of the most important things. Every time I have a problem with school whether it’s me needing help with things I don’t understand, moral support, or even financial support, my family is always there to help me and always will be. I remember the time I was ready to drop a class because I couldn’t afford books for it. My mom could not let money stop me from furthering my education, so she gave me money to buy my books. Knowing I have support from my family is such a comforting feeling, and I know I always have them to keep me from giving up in this long journey to success. What is a successful student if they aren’t even motivated? Motivation is another key to being successful as a