Overcoming an Academic Challenge by Alexandra

Overcoming an Academic Challenge by Alexandra - May 2021 Scholarship Essay

They always say good things will come from the toughest times in our lives. We’re taught that and believe that. The struggles and sacrifices will all be worth it they say. We learn from these mistakes in hopes to not do them again.
My junior year in high school was and is the most challenging one. My year that everything was at stakes. Was I going to graduate? Was I going to make it to college? Was I going to disappoint my parents? Was I going to prove everybody that doubted me right? I was taking 3 Aice classes in the middle of a global pandemic. Classes that can determine if I can go to college for free or not. If I don’t push myself and give these classes my all then I’m just putting my parents in a bad financial hardship. I struggled periodically throughout the year. Lack of motivation. Nothing being able to focus to actually learn thing. Causing me to be put at a disadvantage when it came to the upcoming tests.
I struggled a lot with this academic obstacle. Having to sacrifice yet finding time to maintain my outside of school responsibilities. As testing dates approached I used every free opportunity window to study and practice. Preparing myself for these upcoming tests.
The feeling of studying and when it comes time to test the knowledge you have worked oh so hard to learn. Feels like a kid in a candy story. Like such a weight is lifted off of your shoulders. My hard worked paid off. Although I haven’t received all of my scores yet but, knowing u came prepared is all that u need to feel accomplished.
Going back to watch u were taught growing up. The purpose of overcoming difficulties is to learn and grow from these difficulties. Everything that happens, happens for a reason.