There are many events that stand out in my life that were significant and helped me grow stronger. One of these events stands out in particular to me and had the greatest impact in my life. When I attended high school my focus was never on the academics but only on sports and having fun with my friends. I never payed attention for more than five seconds and failed to complete any type of work given to me. My lack of care for high school affected me on going to a four year college, playing a sport in college, and taking remedial classes.
First off when one’s grades are poor it is extremely hard to get into a four year college. I would sit in all of my forty-five minute classes doodling, telling jokes, and just trying to distract everyone else from getting their education. I found every way of getting in trouble and in essence my grades reflected it. Most four year colleges you must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. In my case my G.P.A was so low that the options were not even there at all. I was community college bound but I didn’t want to admit it so I continue
...ust the way I am. I like to live my life in the moment and get the most fun out of everything I do. I guess one could say I slightly changed that mentality, now I pay attention a lot more and strive to do better in academics. If I had the choice to go back and change things in high school I honestly wouldn’t. There are many memories, being good or bad, that will last a lifetime. Now that I am taking credit classes I pay attention, take notes, and do well on tests. I think I will end up doing very well and reaching my goal of getting out of BCC.