Hello 8th
graders of Mrs. Donovan’s class. I am honored that Mrs. Donovan invited me to
talk to you. I would like to say that I wish you the best in eighth grade
because it is tough. I was in this very room when I was your age. Most of the
time I would sit back and think about when I graduated from junior high and
then high school.
When I was in eighth grade, all that was
important to me was: my friends, family, grades, and free time. I spend all my
free time with my friends, or I would listen to music. A lot of people would
describe me as quiet, helpful, and caring.
For my future I wanted something simple but
that would give me all the necessary for life. That is why I decided to pursue
computer science. I have always liked working with computers and technology
itself.
I am sure all of
you are excited for college since it is something new for you to experience. The
truth is all of the people your age are excited. When I was in high school, I
participated in many clubs such as computer club volleyball, soccer, and
basketball.
I was also an honor student which made
it easy to apply for college and get accepted. In order to prepare for college,
I took extra classes, got a job, and tried hard on my tests.
When I graduated my GPA was 3.5. I also took
classes in Harper; this would give me a second career or a plan B. After I
graduated, all my hard work had payed off. I met the requirements to apply in a
large amount of colleges. I choose 3 to apply to. They were De Paul, Harper,
and Heartland.
Out
of the three I got accepted to Harper, which was the one I was hoping get in
since it is close to home. I also liked Harper since I was familiar with it. I
studied to be a computer technician. While I was in college, I also had a job.
It helped pay off some of the money I owed and also pay my rent for my
apartment. It has always been one of my favorite
Things to do. I got a bachelors degree.
Because of this I had to quit my last job and find a new one that needed this
skill to be in it. I moved into a new apartment that was in Chicago I payed
$476 a month. It was worth it since it was near the city and near my job. I
lived with my sister who is attending school near there.
I also help
elder people voluntarily in a retirement home, and I help in a dog shelter. I
choose to help in a retirement home since I feel the need to help elder people
as a way to repay them for their past things they did to make this a better
country. I also help in a dog shelter occasionally to help keep their cages
clean and make sure they are healthy.
It
is currently year 2025. 11 years have past since I last stepped in this room.
As all humans, I have regrets. This is something we just can’t avoid. But there
is one thing I will never regret, and that is getting an educational.
This is very beneficial in life if you
want to get some place far. I am currently working in a computer repairing
place. It pays $12 an hour plus the price people pay to get their computer
fixed. It is a well paying job. I live in the same apartment in Chicago.
In all my lifes experiment
and experiences, I have learned a valuable lesson, which is never to hold of
you dream because of someone else… but always have the courage to follow your
dream. One motto I like is “Why put off for tomorrow what you can get done today?
Live each day to its fullest!”. This has taught me that when I have an opportunity
to 
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