Explain What Obstacle Impacted Your Ability To Be Successful At Usf
At first I was a bit apprehensive about writing my personal statement because it was so... well personal. On the contrary I'm now eager to get my story and plans known. I hope to share my experiences to help guide others in similar situations.
1) What obstacle impacted your ability to be successful when you were first at USF?
When the news of my acceptance to the University of South Florida first got to me I was ecstatic. I relished at the thought of becoming a college student and its power of endless possibilities. Unfortunately, this short lived glorious moment changed when I discovered I was pregnant during my sophomore year. At the time my apartment complex, Campus Lodge, offered a $500 gift card for lease renewals. A trip to the abortion clinic seemed to be a conspicuous choice. After receiving my gift card, however, all I could do was stare at …show more content…
After a few years of struggling and being laid off my mother begged me to come home and I finally agreed.
2) What steps have you taken to overcome that obstacle so that you are confident you will be successful when you return to USF?
My son gave me the strength I needed to escape that abusive relationship. As a matter of fact my ex was just released this month from prison after serving time for assaulting the woman he dated after me. She had the strength and courage I lacked, at the time, to do what I failed to. I regret that I did not report him because I may have been able to save her from that heinous experience. Currently I am engaged to a remarkable man who supports me and my ambitions. He is raising my son as his own and the two are inseparable.
3) To return to USF, you must attach documentation of academic or non-academic success which began after you were academically dismissed from USF. Summarize below what you chose to do and why you chose that
1) What obstacle impacted your ability to be successful when you were first at USF?
When the news of my acceptance to the University of South Florida first got to me I was ecstatic. I relished at the thought of becoming a college student and its power of endless possibilities. Unfortunately, this short lived glorious moment changed when I discovered I was pregnant during my sophomore year. At the time my apartment complex, Campus Lodge, offered a $500 gift card for lease renewals. A trip to the abortion clinic seemed to be a conspicuous choice. After receiving my gift card, however, all I could do was stare at …show more content…
After a few years of struggling and being laid off my mother begged me to come home and I finally agreed.
2) What steps have you taken to overcome that obstacle so that you are confident you will be successful when you return to USF?
My son gave me the strength I needed to escape that abusive relationship. As a matter of fact my ex was just released this month from prison after serving time for assaulting the woman he dated after me. She had the strength and courage I lacked, at the time, to do what I failed to. I regret that I did not report him because I may have been able to save her from that heinous experience. Currently I am engaged to a remarkable man who supports me and my ambitions. He is raising my son as his own and the two are inseparable.
3) To return to USF, you must attach documentation of academic or non-academic success which began after you were academically dismissed from USF. Summarize below what you chose to do and why you chose that