Undeniably, they are my motivation and inspiration during my university studies. So they pick me up when I'm down and remind me not to give up when I'm trying to achieve a goal. Because of their love and support, I can proudly say: I am now just a few classes away from completing my CSU General Education - Width Requirements to Transfer to a Four-Year College. Moreover, this is the reason why I am full of ambition, driven by success and obligated when it comes to completing my studies. Additionally, I consider English and creative writing a specialty because of my admiration for writing. Essentially, I hope to one day become a top writer. Recently, a number of my writings were selected for the 2015 edition of Phineas, the literary magazine of San Bernardino Valley College. As a result, I can proudly say that I am now a published author. Despite my difficult past, my appetite and aspirations for higher education have grown enormously and my path to success now seems