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Here's my entry for this week's contest "what keeps me motivated as a student when i feel like giving you"
There are days when being a student feels like a heavy weight on my shoulders. The assignments stack up, the nights stretch into mornings, and the deadlines keep coming. On those days, I catch myself thinking, “Maybe I should just give up.”
But then, something always pulls me back — my background and my future.
I didn’t grow up with life handing me everything on a silver platter. Nothing came easy. Every step forward was a result of hard work, sacrifice, and an unshakable belief that education could change my story. I think about the times my family had to stretch what little we had, the moments when giving up would have been easier, and the lessons those struggles taught me: perseverance, gratitude, and resilience. These memories aren’t just in my past — they’re my anchor. They remind me that too many sacrifices have been made for me to just walk away now.
And then there’s the future I see so clearly. In my mind, I see a version of myself who’s made it — not just in a career, but in life. I see myself giving back to my community, lifting others the way I’ve been lifted. I picture my family’s proud smiles, knowing I pushed through the hardest days to make those dreams real. My goals aren’t just for me; they’re for every person who has ever believed in me.
Of course, the road isn’t easy. Some days, progress feels slow, and success seems far away. But every late night, every hurdle I overcome, every moment I choose to try again — it all moves me closer. My background is my “why,” and my future is my “where.” Together, they form the bridge I’m walking, connecting who I was to who I’m becoming.
So when the thought of quitting whispers in my ear, I look back at the miles I’ve already covered. Then I look ahead at the life I’m working toward. And I remind myself: I’ve already come too far not to finish.
One step at a time, I keep going — because my story is still being written, and I’m not stopping until I reach the ending I’ve dreamed of.
