The Power of Perseverance by Meghan

The Power of Perseverance by Meghan - September 2014 Scholarship Essay

Perseverance is a difficult skill to achieve. While for many people it comes naturally, for others it takes time. Yet perseverance can help one do great things, especially while attending college. College can be a very difficult time, not only academically, but because most students are on their own for the first time. Yet one can’t expect to do well in school or in life if they don’t have perseverance. In college, one can’t immediately do well, they have to work at it. Greatness takes time, and in order to achieve that one needs to keep going toward their goal, despite any difficulties.

I've been practicing perseverance throughout my high school career. My goal has always been to get my veterinarian degree. While this is a lot of work, I've already started shadowing vets and working for them as much as possible in order to prepare for my future. Yet I couldn't have done this without perseverance, and I know I’ll need it in college. I've always tried my hardest in school, even at the most difficult of times.

So though there are many different skills one might need in college, I believe perseverance is the most important. You can’t except to achieve your goals without it. Though it will be important in college, perseverance is a skill you’ll need throughout your whole life, for it will bring you to your goals through hard work and determination.