A Message by Luis

A Message by Luis - April 2016 Scholarship Essay

For those of you who are struggling with stress, from school, life circumstances, or the constant ridicule of other classmates, I bring you this piece of enlightenment.
Life can will difficult at times yes, but it never stays this way. Life has its ups and downs, it's valleys of desperation and mountains of solitude; but there is always a place where we can call home. Of course school is stressful and boring at times, but it's where you will meet some of the most amazing people who will make your life that more pleasant.
Not everyone is perfect however; there will be some that will try to bring you down, sadly. But this is because they themselves are struggling with their own problems seeking to bring others down to feel leveled with them.
School can be challenging and might seem like a waste of time, but in the long run it serves as a wonderful experience and the source of great memories so go on and charge through it with valor. Show those who belittle you that you will persevere and thrive even through the worst of insults. Demonstrate your passion in whatever subject you love and succeed, because success is gained not given.