Lasers Video Response

I can relate to the students in this video in many ways. I think at one point I was like everyone one of those students. I was a visitor, a wondering, a explorer, a seeker, and now I'm proud to say that I am a laser. It takes time for you to find out what you actually want to do in life. I think community college is an excellent place to find yourself. When I first came to Chabot, I wanted to be a doctor. Then I changed in nursing. Finally, I found my passion in sociology. It took several years but now I know what I want to do with my life.

My first day at Chabot, I was defiantly a wonderer. I did not know what classes I should take to transfer. I did not know how long I would be here nor did I know anybody. I took some introductory prerequisite classes and in that first semester at Chabot I enlisted in the army. I did not take Chabot seriously. I saw myself more as a solider than a student but I attended Chabot because I knew education was important. If it wasn't for some life altering experiences I probably would still be a wonderer. I suffered a lot and faced many hard ships but most importantly I found myself and what I wanted and now I am no longer a wonderer.

After my traumatic brain injury, I completely changed. I had more focus, motivation, and work ethic. My suffering made me realize other peoples suffering and inspired me to help others. When I was recovering from my traumatic brain injury I was helped by many people and now I want to help people in the same way that I was helped. My suffering has focused my laser into sociological and psychological studies. Studying sociology and physiology helped me to better understand my own problems. In a way these classes were therapeutic for me.

I have received numerous A's in the courses that I have taken in the past couple of years. I've had various 4.0 semesters. Now I am getting ready to apply to schools I only dreamed of applying in high school. I am applying to UCLA, UC Berkley, USC, UC San Diego, and UC Irvine. It is truly amazing what focus, determination, and work can bring you. The past two years have proven to me that my hard work will pay off. I am now a laser student shining bright with direction, focus, and perseverance.