Blog Post #2- Why college is for me?

College was more of a fantasy to me when I was younger. I used to think about how college would be and about how my life would change. I can honestly say that now presently being an active student at Jacksonville State University, that I have the chance of a lifetime. I am the first one in my family to have the chance to go to college and I consider being here a way to expand my knowledge; as well as, a way to develop healthy relationships with those around me. I consider college to be a challenge, because I want to prove to myself and those around me that even though you come from a small town, you don't have a lot of money, or no one will support you that you can do wherever you dream of. As Henry Ford once said," If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right."

I am a mathematics major and after recieving my degree I plan on teaching high school math. I love teaching and helping people and I want to give my knowledge to the next generation in hopes that it may change their future. They can change the way that people think about math and I hope to give them the chance to do whatever they desire. Their knowledge can then be passed on to the next generation, resulting in a snowball effect that can change the world outlook.

Jacksonville State University is like no other college. I call this campus my home and I thoroughly enjoy being a part of the Gamecock family. The people that I have met and have developed great relationships with have truly become my family and I can't wait to see what is in my future.