Family, friends, and my presence with God makes me happy. Family and loyalty play a role together, family comes first then loyalty follows, these two values mean the most to me. From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. A family is made strong through a number of factors. The most important one is, of course, love. You instantly think of unconditional love when you think of family. It is the first source of love you receive in your life. It teaches you the meaning of love which you carry on forever in your heart. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. Then I was sent to an orphanage, which changed me until the day I got adopted. I still always feel hurt looking back on, if my birth parents were truly loyal and loved me. Friendship value means a lot to me in a sense. Being a teenager, having a friend is a key thing for me. Good friends are vitally important to my mental health and to the quality of my life. Friendship is an opportunity for me to love, to learn about myself, to mature as a human being, and to open up to the full experience of life. While much of hope lives in my mind, faith is in depth in my heart and the spirit. Faith, then, is just as important as the air I breathe. While the oxygen in the air nourishes the body, faith nourishes my heart and soul. It's the energy that courses through every single fiber and cell within my body. Faith is important to me, without it, I wouldn't be the same person I am today.

The sense of joy is one that we all pursue in life. We presumably all recall happy memories from our youth or from exceptional events. It's a feeling that tends to go away as we get older and have less free time to play. Even now, when we observe small children play, we can detect delight. We also see delight on the countenance of religious or spiritual persons who appear to understand and appreciate life on a deeper level than we can perceive. Joy does not imply that everything in your life is precisely as you like it to be at any one time. This sensation is known as satisfaction or contentment, and it is a wonderful experience in and of itself. It isn't, however, joyful. Joy is a genuine physiological sensation that arises from inside. It has nothing to do with how you feel about your current position. Rather than waiting for happiness, I work to find it. The good news is that there are always new reasons to be cheerful. Imagine your life is like Grand Central Station, with wonderful occasions arriving at all hours of the day and night. It's likely that the chance to be joyful has already arrived. It's sometimes there in front of your eyes. It was difficult for me to change my concentration to see and appreciate the wonderful things in my life for whatever reason. Today, I strive to be cheerful regardless of what is going on around me; I am more productive, and I enjoy myself in the process. Your viewpoint shifts as you change your focus and the way you think. Your life alters when a transition occurs. As a result, I focus on putting together my shift.

From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. A family is made strong through a number of factors. The most important one is, of course, love. You instantly think of unconditional love when you think of family. It is the first source of love you receive in your life. It teaches you the meaning of love which you carry on forever in your heart. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in the Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally. To this day I’m still emotionally scarred, the pain and anger will always be in my heart. Despite all of that, I never let go of wanting to have a family to love me. I still always feel hurt looking back on, wondering if my birth parents actually loved me. When I got adopted, I finally felt the love and affection I deserved. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice and unfairness we see in the United States and the world.

I admire Martin Luther King Jr. because he was brave enough to stand for his rights. Also because he was so peaceful and never fought while protesting. I think that he was also very wise for never getting into conflict. also he was very persistent because he never gave up protesting colored rights. I admire him even more because of the amazing speeches that he gave and how much emotion he put into them. When Martin Luther king Jr was little he used to play baseball with his friends, but when they got older their parents separated because he was colored and his friends weren't. He was upbeat. His message remained upbeat throughout. He had objectives in mind, and he was certain that we could reach them. He informed us, "I have a dream." No American has ever said anything more memorable. He was direct and to the point. He said it like it was. He spoke with passion and clarity, frequently saying (and doing) more than some of his followers believed he should. He was always taking the time to explain himself. He was adamant about speaking the truth and pursuing justice to the fullest extent feasible. So be it if that landed him in jail or maybe put him to death. His vision was inclusive of all of us. His wish was for all of us to realize. He was a firm believer in equality. However, after becoming well-known, he spoke out against the Vietnam War and founded the Poor People's Campaign. Is it possible to find leaders like these today? Is it possible for everyone of us to be more like King? Lastly, we must follow in his footsteps so we can make the world a better place.

A person's philosophy will vary depending on one's life experience. There will be many people that have similar philosophies in life but none of them will be the same. Life has made me change my way of thinking more than once, and I am sure it will change again. What is my purpose in life? What is anybody's purpose in life? That's a question that we all deal with, why are we here, what is the point of life? There is the thought that the purpose of life is only known by God. That he has chosen it for us before we were ever born, and that part of the reason is to be here for someone else. I still live with the philosophy of, live one day at a time. I play sports and all I worry about is proving people wrong and becoming successful. I don’t worry about becoming the richest, that's what most people strive for. I'm basically just trying to go through life my way. What is the purpose of life? What is the meaning of it? Why are we here? There are too many questions that I still have. In fact, the way I answer these questions will provide the ultimate context for everything else I do with my life. I still don’t know my purpose in life, honestly, what really matters is how I should choose it independently. Here is a trick I’ve learned: I should define the purpose of life but not the goals, because our goals may vary and some of them may be reached earlier than life will end. However, the meaning passes through the whole life. So, the purpose of life is the life of purpose.

From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. A family is made strong through a number of factors. The most important one is, of course, love. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in the Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally. To this day I’m still emotionally scarred, the pain and anger will always be in my heart. Despite all of that, I never let go of wanting to have a family to love me. I still always feel hurt looking back on, wondering if my birth parents actually loved me. When I got adopted, I finally felt the love and affection I deserved. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice and unfairness we see in the United States and the world. All my struggles motivate me to keep persevering everyday. If I can overcome my struggles, then I can overcome anything. I tell myself everyday that I'm going to make a difference in the world.

My few years on this world have been quite perplexing. I've learnt about many areas of life from which meaning might be derived, assuming such meaning can be derived at all. I've also learnt that there can't be a single purpose of life that applies to all of us, much alone any of us. Above all, I've learned that attempting to put words to the meaning of life is a ridiculous effort. This is not to be mistaken with the notion that life has no significance, since it does. However, there is no one-size-fits-all definition of life; life is unique to each of us. I learned that suffering through such an event, as childish as it was, is quite necessary in any life. Such pains are part of an interminable cycle and only generate balance in one's life. The major way I may find meaning in my life is to cultivate a passion (purpose). According to Vallerand (2012), our desire and interest in activities is driven by either motivation or passion. Motivation is beneficial for mundane tasks (such as doing the dishes), but passion is the driving force behind activities that are meaningful to us. Passion, on the other hand, may be both negative and good. Negative passions, also known as obsessive passions, are maladaptive and can lead to harmful actions; they should be avoided. Positive, harmonious passions, on the other hand, improve our conduct and contribute to good functioning. What is my purpose in life? What is anybody's purpose in life? I live with the philosophy of, live one day at a time. I don’t worry about becoming the richest, that's what most people strive for. I think my purpose in life is to help and protect people. I will always try to focus on my passions and happiness.

I try not to be picky, and I attempt to value everything and everyone in my environment. Gratitude does not have to be reserved for life's "major" events. I practice being grateful with appreciating all of life's blessings and realizing that there is nothing too little to be grateful for. I don't leave anything out while practicing thankfulness, even if it's as basic as enjoying the clear weather. I make it a point to find thankfulness in the midst of my difficulties. While we are all dealing with a worldwide epidemic at the same moment, we are dealing with it in various ways. I understand how tough it is to keep motivated while in quarantine, but thinking about my ideal future has helped me stay happy. Because I've been actively attempting to discover the positive parts of my life, I've begun to notice silver linings in difficult situations. I've discovered that positive thinking and optimism have advantages, such as less stress, improved psychological and physical well-being, and improved coping abilities during tough situations. "Optimists see opportunities in every setback," Winston Churchill once stated. Many obstacles have stood in my way, but a mentor once reminded me, optimists are innovative thinkers who can bounce back from setbacks. "Channel your energy into positive thoughts and allow yourself to continue to dream big," my mentor said. Take some time to reflect about all the excellent things in your life if you're feeling sad, unmotivated, or worried about your future. What do you have reason to be thankful for? What motivates you? What brings you joy? I've begun keeping a thankfulness notebook. Every day for 15 minutes, I jot down one to five things for which I am thankful for. I find gratitude by giving back to others in my local community.

From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. A family is made strong through a number of factors. The most important one is, of course, love. You instantly think of unconditional love when you think of family. It is the first source of love you receive in your life. It teaches you the meaning of love which you carry on forever in your heart. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in the Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally. I've worked so hard on becoming a better person and not letting my past catch up with me. Despite all of that, I never let go of wanting to have a family to love me. I still always feel hurt looking back on, wondering if my birth parents actually loved me. When I got adopted, I finally felt the love and affection I deserved. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice and unfairness we see in the United States and the world.

I don’t worry about becoming the richest, that's what most people strive for. I think my purpose in life is to help and protect people. For example, going into law enforcement. I believe this Scholarship will help me to accomplish my dreams and goals. From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in the Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally. Despite all of that, I never let go of wanting to have a family to love me. I still always feel hurt looking back on, wondering if my birth parents actually loved me. When I got adopted, I finally felt the love and affection I deserved. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice and unfairness we see in the United States and the world. As I've gotten older, my dream is to become a FBI special agent. I plan to give back to my community, by volunteering or being a mentor in the future.

What is my purpose in life? What is anybody's purpose in life? That's a question that we all deal with, why are we here, what is the point of life? There is the thought that the purpose of life is only known by God. That he has chosen it for us before we were ever born, and that part of the reason is to be here for someone else. I still live with the philosophy of, live one day at a time. I don’t worry about becoming the richest, that's what most people strive for. I think my purpose in life is to help and protect people. For example, going into law enforcement. I want my legacy to be, me remembered as someone who was selfless, determined, and a loyal person. As I've gotten older, my dream is to become a FBI special agent. I also aim to make a difference in my community, and this scholarship will be a difference-maker when it comes to pursuing the education I need to do that. I plan to give back to my community, this could mean by volunteering or being a mentor in the future. I plan on helping young kids get excited about becoming a police officer. I also plan on showing young minorities that it would be great for them to pursue law enforcement. There is little diversity in law enforcement, I feel like some minorities don't believe that becoming a police officer is possible because the majority is white. My degree in criminal justice will be a big step for me when it comes to my future goals after college. I will make a difference in the world because I have the strength and determination to achieve my goals, no matter what hurdles I have to overcome.

I pay attention to what my friends or family members are trying to say to me. To grasp the complete message that they're expressing, I utilize my ears, sight, and "gut feelings." Start by paying attention to the essential words and phrases they employ, especially if they do so frequently. Then consider how they're expressing it as well as what they're saying. What are they trying to tell me with their tone and body language? Are they enraged, embarrassed, or afraid, for example? I take it a step farther by empathically listening. At this point, refrain from asking direct questions, disagreeing with what is being said, or disputing facts. And, by being adaptable, you may expect the conversation to shift gears as the other person's ideas and feelings shift. You've probably heard the expression, "Walk a mile in their shoes before you judge them." I make it a point to study my own mindset and maintain an open mind. Too much focus on one's own ideas and opinions leaves little room for empathy! I can acknowledge what others think after I "understand" why they believe it. This does not imply that you must agree with it; nonetheless, this is not the time for an argument. Instead, I make a point of showing respect and remaining attentive. When in doubt, allow the person to elaborate on their stance and ask how they plan to fix the problem. The easiest and most straightforward method to understand someone is to ask the proper questions. I plan to give back to my community, by being a mentor in the future. I will use these empathetical skills to help people, my end goal is to make the world a better place. When I show empathy, my friends and family feel loved and appreciated.

While we are all dealing with a worldwide epidemic at the same moment, we are dealing with it in various ways. I understand how tough it is to keep motivated while in quarantine, but thinking about my ideal future has helped me stay happy. Because I've been actively attempting to discover the positive parts of my life, I've begun to notice silver linings in difficult situations. I've discovered that positive thinking and optimism have advantages, such as less stress, improved psychological and physical well-being, and improved coping abilities during tough situations. "Optimists see opportunities in every setback," Winston Churchill once stated. Many obstacles have stood in my way, but a mentor once reminded me, optimists are innovative thinkers who can bounce back from setbacks. "Channel your energy into positive thoughts and allow yourself to continue to dream big," my mentor said. Take some time to reflect about all the excellent things in your life if you're feeling sad, unmotivated, or worried about your future. What do you have reason to be thankful for? What motivates you? What brings you joy? I've begun keeping a thankfulness notebook. Every day for 15 minutes, I jot down one to five things for which I am thankful for. A good attitude is beneficial to your health, happiness, and future. Make the most of your optimism by taking action and growing, planning, and preparing for a better future. Despite the fact that the pandemic has disrupted all of our normal routines and plans, there will always be possibilities for you. While they may be a little more difficult to come by right now, you just have to motivate yourself to seek for them. Remember that, even if life appears to be spinning out of control, you may still direct your route to success.

I'm not worrying about becoming the richest, that's what most people strive for. I think my purpose in life is to help and protect people. For example, going into law enforcement. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice and unfairness we see in the United States and the world. As I've gotten older, my dream is to become a FBI special agent. This scholarship will help me to achieve that dream. I also aim to make a difference in my community, and this scholarship will be a difference-maker when it comes to pursuing the education I need to do that. I plan to give back to my community, this could mean by volunteering or being a mentor in the future. I plan on helping young kids get excited about becoming a police officer. I also plan on showing young minorities that it would be great for them to pursue law enforcement. There is little diversity in law enforcement, I feel like some minorities don't believe that becoming a police officer is possible because the majority is white. My degree in criminal justice will be a big step for me when it comes to my future goals after college. I will make a difference in the world because I have the strength and determination to achieve my goals, no matter what hurdles I have to overcome. My dream life will, be me making a positive impact on the world.

I think my purpose in life is to help and protect people. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice and unfairness we see in the United States and the world. As I've gotten older, my dream is to become a FBI special agent. I plan to give back to my community, this could mean by volunteering or being a mentor in the future. I plan on helping young kids get excited about becoming a police officer. I also plan on showing young minorities that it would be great for them to pursue law enforcement. There is little diversity in law enforcement, I feel like some minorities don't believe that becoming a police officer is possible because the majority is white. My degree in criminal justice will be a big step for me when it comes to my future goals after college. Winston Churchill once said, “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” And while I never define my obstacles as ‘failures,’ I mark my success by my repeated perseverance through adversity. I have faced several challenges over the years, from trauma to depression; yet I continued to keep going and trying to be the best person I can be. I will make a difference in the world because I have the strength and determination to achieve my goals, no matter what hurdles I have to overcome.

From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. A family is made strong through a number of factors. The most important one is, of course, love. You instantly think of unconditional love when you think of family. It is the first source of love you receive in your life. It teaches you the meaning of love which you carry on forever in your heart. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in the Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally. To this day I’m still emotionally scarred, the pain and anger will always be in my heart. Despite all of that, I never let go of wanting to have a family to love me. I still always feel hurt looking back on, wondering if my birth parents actually loved me. I've learned that, what I went through was the best thing that could've happened to me. When I got adopted, I finally felt the love and affection I deserved. Everything I went through has changed my perspective on life. I use to think I was going to be a professional athlete, that mindset has changed overtime. I have found my true purpose in life, which is to help and protect people. For example, going into law enforcement. I'm hoping to change the injustice and unfairness we see in the world.

From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. A family is made strong through a number of factors. The most important one is, of course, love. You instantly think of unconditional love when you think of family. It is the first source of love you receive in your life. It teaches you the meaning of love which you carry on forever in your heart. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in the Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally. To this day I’m still emotionally scarred, the pain and anger will always be in my heart. Despite all of that, I never let go of wanting to have a family to love me. I still always feel hurt looking back on, wondering if my birth parents actually loved me. When I got adopted, I finally felt the love and affection I deserved. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice and unfairness we see in the United States and the world.

While we are all dealing with a worldwide epidemic at the same moment, we are dealing with it in various ways. I understand how tough it is to keep motivated while in quarantine, but thinking about my ideal future has helped me stay happy. Because I've been actively attempting to discover the positive parts of my life, I've begun to notice silver linings in difficult situations. I've discovered that positive thinking and optimism have advantages, such as less stress, improved psychological and physical well-being, and improved coping abilities during tough situations. "Optimists see opportunities in every setback," Winston Churchill once stated. Many obstacles have stood in my way, but a mentor once reminded me, optimists are innovative thinkers who can bounce back from setbacks. "Channel your energy into positive thoughts and allow yourself to continue to dream big," my mentor said. Take some time to reflect about all the excellent things in your life if you're feeling sad, unmotivated, or worried about your future. What do you have reason to be thankful for? What motivates you? What brings you joy? I've begun keeping a thankfulness notebook. Every day for 15 minutes, I jot down one to five things for which I am thankful for. A good attitude is beneficial to your health, happiness, and future. Make the most of your optimism by taking action and growing, planning, and preparing for a better future. Despite the fact that the epidemic has disrupted all of our normal routines and plans, there will always be possibilities for you. While they may be a little more difficult to come by right now, you just have to motivate yourself to seek for them. Remember that, even if life appears to be spinning out of control, you may still direct your route to success.

What is my purpose in life? What is anybody's purpose in life? That's a question that we all deal with, why are we here, what is the point of life? There is the thought that the purpose of life is only known by God. That he has chosen it for us before we were ever born, and that part of the reason is to be here for someone else. I still live with the philosophy of, live one day at a time. I don’t worry about becoming the richest, that's what most people strive for. The two big things that fuel my life is my compassion to help others and loyalty. I think my purpose in life is to help and protect people. For example, going into law enforcement. I believe this Scholarship will help me to accomplish my dreams and goals. Loyalty was big and still is big on me, feeling like no matter what happens, someone who loves you will be there, that's what everyone should always feel. As I've gotten older, my dream is to become a FBI special agent. This scholarship will help me to achieve that dream. I also aim to make a difference in my community, and this scholarship will absolutely be the difference-maker when it comes to pursuing the education I need to do that. I plan to give back to my community, this could mean by volunteering or being a mentor in the future. I plan on helping young kids get excited about becoming a police officer. I also plan on showing young minorities that it would be great for them to pursue law enforcement. There is little diversity in law enforcement, I feel like some minorities don't believe that becoming a police officer is possible because the majority is white.

One of the most serious issues in the United States is police brutality. Police personnel aren't performing their duties properly. Police officers are shooting and killing people. Police personnel are occasionally involved in violent encounters. Guns may be drawn during these encounters, and victims may be shot. Any wrong activity on the part of a law enforcement officer that is either unlawful or immoral, or both, is considered police misconduct. Agents of law enforcement should act in a way that benefits the common citizen. The misuse of authority entrusted to the police by the government is the source of police brutality. The issue with racial profiling of minorities is that it fosters distrust between racial minority populations and the police, resulting in friction. This disproportionately affects the minority population. In African-American and Latino neighborhoods, police utilize excessive force. Internal affairs departments are in charge of dealing with situations and concerns involving police misbehavior. Re-evaluating leadership responsibilities might be one option to improve internal affairs. The Rodney King assault in 1991 startled the nation since it was the first time Americans had witnessed police violence. The biggest police brutality incident was shown in Minneapolis, the George Floyd murder. These are just a few of the more egregious cases of cops employing excessive force to detain citizens. The second argument for ending police wrongdoing is that people are dying as a result of it. Despite the fact that the police have a bad reputation, particularly among minorities, officers are doing little nothing to repair public relations. The solution for police brutality must start with the officers themselves doing everything they can to improve their public image. Law enforcement must make an effort to demonstrate that they're attempting to protect the community while also demonstrating that they're not attempting to harm it.

I Pay attention to what someone is trying to say to me. To grasp the complete message that they're expressing, I utilize my ears, sight, and "gut feelings." Start by paying attention to the essential words and phrases they employ, especially if they do so frequently. Then consider how they're expressing it as well as what they're saying. What are they trying to tell me with their tone and body language? Are they enraged, embarrassed, or afraid, for example? I take it a step farther by empathically listening. At this point, refrain from asking direct questions, disagreeing with what is being said, or disputing facts. And, by being adaptable, you may expect the conversation to shift gears as the other person's ideas and feelings shift. You've probably heard the expression, "Walk a mile in their shoes before you judge them." I make it a point to study my own mindset and maintain an open mind. Too much focus on one's own ideas and opinions leaves little room for empathy! I can acknowledge what others think after I "understand" why they believe it. This does not imply that you must agree with it; nonetheless, this is not the time for an argument. Instead, I make a point of showing respect and remaining attentive. When in doubt, allow the person to elaborate on their stance and ask how they plan to fix the problem. The easiest and most straightforward method to understand someone is to ask the proper questions. I plan to give back to my community, by being a mentor in the future. I will use these empathetical skills to help people, my end goal is to make the world a better place.

I think my purpose in life is to help and protect people. For example, going into law enforcement. I believe this Scholarship will help me to accomplish my dreams and goals. I've always like assisting people, and I adore the concept of being regarded as a trustworthy individual. When individuals come to me to talk about a problem they're having, I like being able to provide them criticism or useful advise. To accomplish so, I discovered that you must possess the qualities of a "people person." You must be patient, and I believe myself to be a patient person based on my previous work experience in retail and the fast food business. I also have the ability to be extroverted and sociable. I allow myself to feel at ease while chatting with all sorts of individuals, and I allow myself to open up so that I can relate to them on a personal level. As I've gotten older, my dream is to become a FBI special agent. This scholarship will help me to achieve that dream. I also aim to make a difference in my community, and this scholarship will absolutely be the difference-maker when it comes to pursuing the education I need to do that. I plan to give back to my community, this could mean by volunteering or being a mentor in the future. I plan on helping young kids get excited about becoming a police officer. I also plan on showing young minorities that it would be great for them to pursue law enforcement. There is little diversity in law enforcement, I feel like some minorities don't believe that becoming a police officer is possible because the majority is white.

My goal with mentoring, at its most basic level, is to remind young people that I care about them, that they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day obstacles, and that they matter. Quality mentoring relationships have been shown to have tremendous positive benefits on young people in a number of emotional, academic, and professional contexts, according to research. I want to help a young person with their personal development, as well as social and economic opportunities. Sadly, one out of every three young individuals will grow up without this valuable asset. As I've gotten older, my dream is to become a FBI special agent. This scholarship will help me to achieve that dream. I also aim to make a difference in my community, and this scholarship will absolutely be the difference-maker when it comes to pursuing the education I need to do that. I plan to give back to my community, this could mean by volunteering or being a mentor in the future. I plan on helping young kids get excited about becoming a police officer. I also plan on showing young minorities that it would be great for them to pursue law enforcement. There is little diversity in law enforcement, I feel like some minorities don't believe that becoming a police officer is possible because the majority is white. My degree in criminal justice will be a big step for me when it comes to my future goals after college. I will make a difference in the world because I have the strength and determination to achieve my goals, no matter what hurdles I have to overcome. Lastly, my main goal is to change the perspective of kids and minorities to benefit their development.

From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. A family is made strong through a number of factors. The most important one is, of course, love. You instantly think of unconditional love when you think of family. It is the first source of love you receive in your life. It teaches you the meaning of love which you carry on forever in your heart. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in the Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally. To this day I’m still emotionally scarred, the pain and anger will always be in my heart. Despite all of that, I never let go of wanting to have a family to love me. I still always feel hurt looking back on, wondering if my birth parents actually loved me. When I got adopted, I finally felt the love and affection I deserved. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice we see in the United States and the world.

From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. A family is made strong through a number of factors. The most important one is, of course, love. You instantly think of unconditional love when you think of family. It is the first source of love you receive in your life. It teaches you the meaning of love which you carry on forever in your heart. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in the Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally. To this day I’m still emotionally scarred, the pain and anger will always be in my heart. Despite all of that, I never let go of wanting to have a family to love me. I still always feel hurt looking back on, wondering if my birth parents actually loved me. When I got adopted, I finally felt the love and affection I deserved. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice we see in the United States and the world. Loyalty was big and still is big on me, feeling like no matter what happens, someone who loves you will be there, that's what everyone should always feel. As I've gotten older, my dream is to become a FBI special agent. This scholarship will help me to achieve that dream. I also aim to make a difference in my community, and this scholarship will absolutely be the difference-maker when it comes to pursuing the education I need to do that. I plan to give back to my community, this could mean by volunteering or being a mentor in the future. I plan on helping young kids get excited about becoming a police officer. I also plan on showing young minorities that it would be great for them to pursue law enforcement. There is little diversity in law enforcement, I feel like some minorities don't believe that becoming a police officer is possible because the majority is white. My degree in criminal justice will be a big step for me when it comes to my future goals after college. Winston Churchill once said, “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” And while I never define my obstacles as ‘failures,’ I mark my success by my repeated perseverance through adversity. To this day, I still suffer from anxiety and depression, I see a therapist. My therapist has helped me out a lot, I'm still here because of him and my family. I have faced several challenges over the years, from trauma to trust issues; yet I continued to keep going and trying to be the best person I can be. I will make a difference in the world because I have the strength and determination to achieve my goals, no matter what hurdles I have to overcome.

From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. A family is made strong through a number of factors. The most important one is, of course, love. You instantly think of unconditional love when you think of family. It is the first source of love you receive in your life. It teaches you the meaning of love which you carry on forever in your heart. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in Nassau, Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally. To this day I’m still emotionally scarred, the pain and anger will always be in my heart. Despite all of that, I never let go of wanting to have a family to love me. I still always feel hurt looking back on, wondering if my birth parents actually loved me. When I got adopted, I finally felt the love and affection I deserved. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice we see in the United States and the world. Loyalty was big and still is big on me, feeling like no matter what happens, someone who loves you will be there, that's what everyone should always feel. As I've gotten older, my dream is to become a FBI special agent. This scholarship will help me to achieve that dream. I also aim to make a difference in my community, and this scholarship will absolutely be the difference-maker when it comes to pursuing the education I need to do that. I plan to give back to my community, this could mean by volunteering or being a mentor in the future. I plan on helping young kids get excited about becoming a police officer. I also plan on showing young minorities that it would be great for them to pursue law enforcement. There is little diversity in law enforcement, I feel like some minorities don't believe that becoming a police officer is possible because the majority is white. My degree in criminal justice will be a big step for me when it comes to my future goals after college. Winston Churchill once said, “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” And while I never define my obstacles as ‘failures,’ I mark my success by my repeated perseverance through adversity. I have faced several challenges over the years, from trauma to trust issues; yet I continued to keep going and trying to be the best person I can be. I will make a difference in the world because I have the strength and determination to achieve my goals, no matter what hurdles I have to overcome.

From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. A family is made strong through a number of factors. The most important one is, of course, love. You instantly think of unconditional love when you think of family. It is the first source of love you receive in your life. It teaches you the meaning of love which you carry on forever in your heart. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in the Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally. To this day I’m still emotionally scarred, the pain and anger will always be in my heart. Despite all of that, I never let go of wanting to have a family to love me. I still always feel hurt looking back on, wondering if my birth parents actually loved me. When I got adopted, I finally felt the love and affection I deserved. The day I came to the United States, I experienced a big culture shock. I’m a black Bahamian immigrant, I was not used to seeing white people. The first day of school in the United States was scary because it was a totally different environment. I experienced racism and discrimination for the first time. All of this has led me to pursue law enforcement, hoping to change the injustice we see in the United States and the world. Loyalty was big and still is big on me, feeling like no matter what happens, someone who loves you will be there, that's what everyone should always feel. As I've gotten older, my dream is to become a FBI special agent. This scholarship will help me to achieve that dream. I also aim to make a difference in my community, and this scholarship will absolutely be the difference-maker when it comes to pursuing the education I need to do that. I plan to give back to my community, this could mean by volunteering or being a mentor in the future. I plan on helping young kids get excited about becoming a police officer. I also plan on showing young minorities that it would be great for them to pursue law enforcement. There is little diversity in law enforcement, I feel like some minorities don't believe that becoming a police officer is possible because the majority is white. My degree in criminal justice will be a big step for me when it comes to my future goals after college. Winston Churchill once said, “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” And while I never define my obstacles as ‘failures,’ I mark my success by my repeated perseverance through adversity. I have faced several challenges over the years, from trauma to trust issues; yet I continued to keep going and trying to be the best person I can be. I will make a difference in the world because I have the strength and determination to achieve my goals, no matter what hurdles I have to overcome.

From the beginning of my life, I never had a family that was strong. The most important factor is, of course, love. I never had love and affection in the beginning stages of life because I had a struggling family that couldn't take care of me. I was born in the Bahamas and had two siblings. At a young age, my birth parents decided to give me up and I ended up in the Social Services system until I was adopted at almost 7 years old. I spent six years in an orphanage, where I suffered a lot of trauma. I was constantly abused physically, mentally and emotionally.