Personal Narrative: Overcoming Obstacles And Challenges

Life’s obstacles and challenges have acted as brick walls blocking my own pathway to achieving my full potential and accomplishing my own goals. For the duration of my being, I have strived to overcome these walls whether imposed by society or myself through hard-work and determination. The factors or challenges that have most influenced me are de facto discrimination and incessant movement caused by financial stuggles. Instead of allowing these limitation hinder my growth, I have used it as a springboard to research and explore every opportunity or resource that could aid me in developing a better situation for me and my family. Without these challenges, I would have never realized the inner strength that I possessed and the self- confidence needed to succeed in society. …show more content…
I was the only African-American to be accepted into REACH (gifted students) in elementary school at the time and later became the only African-American STEM student at the high school level. I was also accepted into the International Bacculearate program, but had to decline the offer due to family relocating. The dedication and passion towards overcoming adversity and breaking boundaries were also taken to sports with me qualifying for the state swimming championship on both the high school and club level. The determination, perseverance, and enthusiasm that I have developed over years of participation in sports and academics have been transferred to my interest of medicine. Many of the skills that I have acquired through sports like leadership and team building skills have all been and contributed to my preparation for my future career in