When asked the question, "What is your educational objective?", and what do I feel compelled to accomplish with my life, the answer should seem simple. Yes, I want to graduate with a high credentials, and find a place in my career field where I am successful but, really I want much more than the simple satisfaction of a degree and established career.
Since I was little I've had a strong sense of independence. This can most likely be attributed to my parents not being around much. At one point I was convinced that all the trial and tribulations I face through childhood left me untainted, and if anything made me a stronger, wiser, and better person. However, these past couple years have proven to be more of a challenge. As I enter adulthood I'm beginning to feel what "grown up independence" is like versus "childhood independence". Most recently, it seems like there are pieces missing. This is me beginning to come to the realization that growing up with very little parental guidance CAN have an impact on a person. Seems like commonsense right? Honestly, for a long time I thought that I was completely unaffected by these environmental conditions. It's been humbling, scary, and confusing.

What's important to me is being in an academic community which is supportive to an individual like myself. Having a relationship with a God, counselor, advisor, and my teachers is of the upmost important at this pivotal point in my life. Doing this builds a sense of accountability which is something that growing up without supervision can leave one lacking. Overcoming the stereotype of being a "product of my environment" is also important. Coming from a divorced family where the two household were very conflicting in every aspect, I could very easily fall into a statistic. Knowing this is a huge part in motivating me towards higher education.
My goal is to take everything that has been wrong in my life and use it as an example of how not to be. Proving to myself that I'm not handicapped by anything that has happened in the past. Moving forward to be a highly efficient student, obtaining my degree, and living life to the fullest. During college I want to continue my passion for dance and aerial arts. After college I want to work for an entertainment or media agency. Someday I'd like to have my own magazine which publishes the most monumental advances in art (all mediums) from all around the world. I want a lot and I know it won't come easy. I'm willing to work and do what ever it takes. I'll probably keep adding to my goals list forever. Hopefully this outlines some of the most important ones so you can get a sense of who I am and what I'm working towards.