College Admissions Essay and The Power of Influence
College Admissions Essay and The Power of Influence
Perhaps I will never achieve anything exceedingly noble in my lifetime. But if one thing is certain, I will never compromise my character. May the one thing in my life be, that I am the very best me. God has provided for me gifts and characteristics unique to myself. Discovery of these characteristics, and the ability to use them is important to my character. I value truth of self. I value my ability to reflect my true character in the things I say and do. To avoid temptation and pressure in the name of Jesus Christ and make decisions reflective of my faith is vital to my happiness.
Influence, peer or parental, is often an overbearing concept. To satisfy one, often requires sacrificing the other. Society often believes that the individual fits into one category or the other, either the scene of temptation, or the scene of serenity. The truth reveals that the categories are as endless and diverse as the faces of our world’s citizens. Therefore, it is often disappointing to see that teens today feel an urgency to become a part of one scene or the other, completely forfeiting their individuality, and personal values. Should one work hard at school for their parents or should one drink their first beer for their peers? A close evaluation of these questions reveals the ultimate question: What do you believe is the very best for yourself? Partying with your friends, rather than studying like your parents requested of you, allows you to experience a temporary world where you can choose your own destiny free of restrictions. On the other hand, studying teaches you responsibility, and allows you to take a strong hold on your future. Neither verdict truly mirrors the individual. But too often the individual reflection is never seen, because it is hidden and tainted by conquered individuality. To find your true self in God, and make a decision true to that character is to brave Niagara Falls in a barrel. It is profound to believe that one can find themselves and God in the midst of society, with its heavy temptations and numerous interferences, but it is achievable. The resolution is so close, that you can almost hear it breathing, yet so...