I grew up in a household of three, supported by my single mother. I grew up in Mexico, and attended school there up to third grade. By fourth grade, I had come to the US and that proved to be quite challenging. I learned English in less than six months, and my grades were decent given that I had just come from a different culture, and academic environment. Yet, I could never seem to adjust and I felt as if something was missing. I went to three different middle schools, two junior highs, and three high schools. I used to think that I was marked for life, and that I was never going to fit in or build long lasting relationships. By the time I graduated high school, I was diagnosed with depression; but that did not stop me from attending U.C., Santa Barbara. My second year there I earned ok grades, but due to some unfortunate turn of events, I had to take a medical leave of absence, due to repercussions of what became to be my first bipolar disorder episode. I thought my education was ruined, but that did not stop me from continuing my education. Then, I dropped out and was working full time. I gave up on my educational goals, academic dreams, and aspirations to graduate and go to Law School. I remember being bullied in school and told by teachers that I was never going to even make it past college years, let alone graduate. And so that led to me believing those things I was told. As time progressed, I did not stop and told myself that I would be persistent and perseverant in my pursuits. So now here I am, one year from obtaining my Bachelor’s degree. Like I mentioned earlier, I may not have the perfect GPA or all the A’s and B’s of an overachiever, but what I can say is that I never gave up. No matter the times I messed up, I tried over again, until I got it right. I am resilient, I am tenacious and I am stubborn. I cannot change the past, but now I am the best version I could be, in this moment in time. I feel compelled to succeed, and having both bipolar disorder and adhd, will not impede in my longing to succeed. Through my life, I have tripped over stones of hardship, and adversity; but overcame them with my tenacity. I have been hurt in unimaginable ways, but I have never let those injuries become bigger than my commitment and desire to succeed. Life's ups and downs taught me how much potential I possess. Ultimately, I have learned to never give up and always thrive for more. I would like to finish my bachelor program and pursue a doctorate, or juris degree from a school of Law. I have a longing to live and experience life to its fullest. I have a thirst for knowledge that I cannot satiate. Life is all about learning. I am always looking for ways to expand my knowledge and learn more. I have failed, I have triumphed. I have given up and lost hope, lost control and pulled myself back together. Therefore, I want to be a great lawyer and set up an example for all the other kids like myself that struggled in their upbringing.