Attending college has been the most significant event in my life. It changed the direction of my career and set goals for me to reach. The leap into college provided confidence in my work, which previously was riddled with fear. Before making the decision to enter Tulsa Community College the thought was like jumping from an airplane, everyone had there parachute but me. It is a paradox when an event can be the most significant and at the same time be the most horrifying.
As far back as I can remember, beginning with second grade, I have had a phobia of tests. There was a dark, shallow, queasy feeling in the pit of my stomach when it came time for a test. There were a number of reasons contributing to this apprehension which I possessed; insufficient focus, motivation,
From childhood through adolescence I had a monkey on my back that kept me from reaching my true potential. It took the support of friends and family to give me just enough courage to set my goals high. Making that leap into college was the most rewarding and challenging event that I have had to face yet. I posses a confidence level much higher than I thought was possible. The impact created a domino effect on other aspects of my life. I gained knowledge that my goals are attainable and set forth a path that will lead to more leaps into other events that will alter my life significantly.
After two years of being out of school I decided it was time pull my life together. I set out and obtained my GED. That achievement at least opened the door for the future, if I was w
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