I was born on a cold winter night, when even time seemed to stand still, in my native Bennington,

Oklahoma. I do not remember much of my early childhood, but my mom said I was a very active,
curious, and communicative child. I would ask dozens of questions each minute, even without waiting
for the answers. I suppose this is why my parents offered me books and educational movies as early as
my third birthday.

Fortunately, my thirst for knowledge did not come to an end when I was at school. I was passionate
about history and science. This passion helped me gain a profound knowledge of these areas, and I was
admitted to the college of my dreams. Today, I am a student at a law school, and I feel very happy about
it.

I am certain that my degree will become my ticket to a better tomorrow. I want to become a renowned
lawyer in the field of employment legislation. I study hard and devote my free time to reading scholarly
reviews and watching interviews with recognized specialists in the field.

Of course, I understand that life is not just a bed of roses, and challenges and hardships are an integral
element of life. Since my parents could not help me cover my college expenses in full, paying off my
student loan has become an important challenge for me. I combine a part-time job and full-time study
to earn my living and my education. I feel triumphant at the beginning of every month when I receive
my salary and plan how I will spend my money.

I have come to believe that two main factors determine success. The first is a person’s determination
and will to succeed. Are you ready to make sacrifices to achieve your goal, like working and studying at
the same time? Are you prepared to recover after failure and proceed to your goal again? Without
strong internal motivation, it is nearly impossible to become successful.

Equally important is the support of people around you. Being determined to succeed does not mean
alienating everyone and stepping on other people to achieve your goal. On the contrary, success is
about recognizing your weaknesses and accepting support from people who genuinely want to help you.
For instance, if it were not for my parents’ support of my educational endeavors, I might not be
attending law school today.