MOVITATION FOR RETURNING TO SCHOOL
Christina Armstrong
ENG 121- Essential of College Writing
“Narrative Essay”
Instructor: Ginger Marcinkowski
Monday, October 8, 2012

My motivation for returning to school will help me be a valuable contribution to myself, family and career; it will assist me in my respective work projects, as well as increase business opportunities. My motivation is a goal that began and was increased through variable stages; but, did not happen over night. The first stages were dealing with a failed marriage, pregnant, and raising two children with no high school diploma. I was 21 years of age with no job, no education, on public assistance and struggle with emotional challenge. I was lost, facing challenges that I did not know how change. I never was taught about the possibilities of education and the key to success. I did not have a clue of how to gain self motivation to get higher education; overall, I did not want to be uneducated on welfare and fall into the poor and deprive category. I needed to create a plan and build a legacy for my children, furthermore; how could I encourage them to get their high school diploma and I did not have one of my very own. I started off by enrolling into the General Educational Diploma (GED) program. On my graduation day I made a promise to my mother that one day I’ll get my degree. Even thou I made this promise, I had three sons and my initial focus was to find a good paying job, learn the knowledge, skills and abilities in professional position. I wanted to succeed, and needed to support my family. To be honest, I never thought that I would be able to attend college, although I had a graduation picture that served as a constant reminder of my promise and a goal I wanted to achieve. This made me wonder if I was capable of even completing