The ocean tides are always pulling sand back into the ocean, where it will always be caught in a cycle of settling and stirring, whether in shallow waters or deep down.

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That is how I feel when I am learning new things. I have a strong grip on the information as I pull it in, for it to always remain there, whether it is settled or it stirs. I also feel this way when I start to feel overwhelmed, that the sand gets stirred so much that the waters become cloudy. 

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Before High school, I spent most of my elementary and all of middle school at Union Academy in Monroe. I was taking all of the advanced classes that I possibly could, yet I still felt as if I was not being challenged enough. I transferred to Union County Early College starting in 9th grade, and here I feel like I've found the challenge that I've needed and it helped me to fully grasp everything that I was learning. I cannot partially learn about a topic without wanting to learn the rest, and by transferring to Union County Early College, there is a broad range of topics, and they are inclusive of everything that may revolve around a certain subject. I feel like even though I am receiving more of a challenge, I still continue to push myself to do the best that I can, and do as much as I possibly can.

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As I continue my education through South Piedmont Community College, I am looking forward to more learning opportunities that will help me, and give me experience that would be fit for a resume. I have not done any shadowing or gained any other experience in terms of the career path I intend to follow, but hopefully, I will find lots of opportunities and options. Change is possible anywhere, so many things about my intended path could change. 

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I am excited to see what the future holds for my education, which I believe to be one of the most important parts of my life right now. I have my mind set on what I want to do, so as I continue working towards my degree, I hope to continue to have a thirst for knowledge and a challenge.