This I Believe
I believe that everyone is given the ability to alter their own fate. I believe that individuals make their own dreams come true. I believe in working so hard that you can't be ignored. I believe that the only thing that can keep you from fulfilling your aspirations is yourself. I believe in service, compassion and empathy. I believe that you get what you give. Those with loving hearts and the passion to help others are always the most successful and inspirational. We need to think of situations greater than those that only include our problems. Be selfless, kind, and take every volunteer opportunity that you can. Never cease to improve your heart by helping other people. Love so passionately and in such great quantities that you cannot dwell on the bad. Make it your habit not to be critical of small things.
I believe those of us who are crazy enough to think we can change the world are the ones that do. People who think they have limits are those that are limited in accomplishing their dreams. In order to make a difference, you have to believe that you’re big enough to make that difference, no holds barred. In order to make a change, you have to be able to see past the bad, past the hindrances, you have to be able to see past all the things holding you back and move forward. Even at 5’1" I think that I am big enough to make a difference, because it isn’t the size of my stature, it is the size of my dreams.
I believe that I’ll be able to make a difference and change the world, and while people might think I’m crazy for these dreams at least I have the strength to make them happen. I won’t let anything hold me back. Changing the world is a state of mind, either you believe you can and then you will or you let anything and everything hold you back and you won’t. There is no dream too big, no desire too strong, no barrier too testing that can prevent you from making a positive impact. I believe that everyone is given the ability to alter their own fate.
I believe those of us who are crazy enough to think we can change the world are the ones that do. People who think they have limits are those that are limited in accomplishing their dreams. In order to make a difference, you have to believe that you’re big enough to make that difference, no holds barred. In order to make a change, you have to be able to see past the bad, past the hindrances, you have to be able to see past all the things holding you back and move forward. Even at 5’1" I think that I am big enough to make a difference, because it isn’t the size of my stature, it is the size of my dreams.
I believe that I’ll be able to make a difference and change the world, and while people might think I’m crazy for these dreams at least I have the strength to make them happen. I won’t let anything hold me back. Changing the world is a state of mind, either you believe you can and then you will or you let anything and everything hold you back and you won’t. There is no dream too big, no desire too strong, no barrier too testing that can prevent you from making a positive impact. I believe that everyone is given the ability to alter their own fate.
Final Reflection
The second document I have added below is my "Final Reflection" from this course. It lists my aspirations during my time at UC.
Being a young, passionate, and goal-oriented person, my aspirations include a long list of different goals. Among these, my greatest ambition is getting three very important letters I can wear on my scrubs. BSN. Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Although there are many hurtles presented before the finish line of these three letters, I won't stop until they're rightfully mine. I try and strive for having big dreams because I know that once they come true, the feeling will be that much sweeter.
I am a strong believer in hard work and willpower. Having both of these qualities will create limitless opportunities for you and your future. While at UC and being in the Honors Scholars Program, I know that these opportunities will come frequently and I will try and seize one every chance that I get. I want to learn more about myself and the world by traveling abroad with the program and won't stop once I've seen it all. These opportunities that include my interests and passions will be the ones that I will take and make the most of regarding my future. I plan to blossom into the woman I imagine myself being and know I'm working my way there starting now. I know what I want out of life and I don't plan on letting anything get in my way.
I am a strong believer in hard work and willpower. Having both of these qualities will create limitless opportunities for you and your future. While at UC and being in the Honors Scholars Program, I know that these opportunities will come frequently and I will try and seize one every chance that I get. I want to learn more about myself and the world by traveling abroad with the program and won't stop once I've seen it all. These opportunities that include my interests and passions will be the ones that I will take and make the most of regarding my future. I plan to blossom into the woman I imagine myself being and know I'm working my way there starting now. I know what I want out of life and I don't plan on letting anything get in my way.