For me overcoming adversity and challenges has been the hardest thing for me, no matter what the challenge may be. I don’t want to get way personal on paper because that’s just not me at all. But right now my biggest challenge has nothing to do with my program or school; it’s with my girlfriend back home. She is having a way tough time back there, and it’s driving me crazy that I can’t help her like I used to be able to.

Another big challenge of mine is school. I’m afraid that when I go back home I won’t be able to stay focused in school, no matter how motivated I am to graduate. And having to say goodbye to all the friends I have made up here is also going to be hard but I know that they care about me and want me to do good, so I know I have their support. I think even if I go home and have slip ups, I’ll still be able to succeed in life, I won’t let myself become a dropout and a screw up just because I messed up once when I go home. I know I will struggle with all these challenges in my life but I also know that I can overcome all of them. It may take sometime but I know it’s possible. I have a lot of friends and family supporting me in my decisions, and I know as long as I make good choices I will always of their support and love to help me through anything life throws at me.

Zach