Self-Efficacy In A Higher Education

As a Hispanic American, I have learned to never give up pursing my goals. Neither of my parents had an education higher than a high school diploma and therefore, while many other children could ask their parents for help on homework and other school assignments, it was not an option for me. However, this allowed me to develop self-efficacy and confidence in my abilities academically.
When reading the quote from Einstein, I related this to my own personal experiences. His quote emphasizes hard work and knowledge acquisition. A person is not able to be successful in a field without obtaining a certain amount of knowledge in that subject. This knowledge, I believe, comes from becoming educated and learning through life’s experiences. I can relate to this because, I worked hard to become educated and knowledgeable academically. I had to work harder by myself to learn and understand things and continue to become educated. I also motivated myself to go to college and strive to do well academically. Although, I was not …show more content…
I have demonstrated my ability to overcome perceived barriers and maintain commitment and passion towards getting a higher education. I was able to overcome these obstacles by motivating myself to take advantage of the educational opportunities that I was present. I also overcame these obstacles by taking initiative to learn more, work hard in school, and gain as much relevant work experience as possible.
All of my experiences helped shape the person I am today. Although, it may be harder to achieve a goal due to circumstances, I am a firm believer that determination and hard work will allow you overcome these barriers. To me Einstein’s quote epitomizes the importance of a good work ethic. I believe that it is important to continue to have a hard working and determined attitude in order to continue to succeed. Obtaining knowledge is the not the final