Savannah College of Art and Design Top Questions

It's one thing to be traveling from home to school when you still have the comforts of home so close to you, however, it's a completely different experience going to college on your own and fend for yourself. This experience really gets you to focus your mind on the things that are important for yourself. You learn to give tasks an order to get things done and then relax when everything has been accomplished. You develop a sense of self awareness that tells you the things that you can do and makes you realize when you cant do it alone. As a bonus, you even get to experience a completely different environment. It's very refreshing and helps you expand your horizons even more.

well i have only been a college student for ten weeks, but i feel like i have already learned so much. going into scad i was unsure what it would be like, after all its art school, so i had the sterotype already in my head. but in the short time i have been there they have already taught me to think more like a real artist/designer. they have really helped me see things in a new perspective and helped me see my art in a new and interesting way.

I have learned so much through my college experience -- in class as well as out. I have learned what it is like to live life "on my own" and how to function better as an adult. I have learned how to live out my faith on my own, and not just because of my parents influence. I have acquired more knowledge and wisdom about life decisions and the courses that I have studied. I have learned how to work and live better with other people who did not grow up int he same environment that I did. I have learned how to manage my own bills, and how to work hard in order to finish my education debt free -- something many individuals do not consider when attending college. It has been a wonderful experience.

In my college experience, I have gained a great abundance in information and skills ito create art. I never realized I was learning, because enhancing your skill in art is just practicing over and over. Doing so has allowed me to expand my abilities over different mediums and art tools. I have also gained a sense of independence in college. I have never been on my own before the start of college, thus college has taught me to be responsible and punctual. College has been valuable to attend because I feel that it is helping me reach my goal of becomming a Visual Effects Artist. If I decided to not attend college, I would not learn the skills I need to fufill my dream. Furthermore, I will have a better chance of getting hired than if I did not attend college.

There is more to obtain than just an education when you attend college. I have obtained a wide variety of life long friends ranging from students to professors. With these colleagues going into the same career field that I am going in, it will not be difficult to adjust. I have also discovered that college is absolutly the most friendly enviroment I have ever been in. There is not a single person who is not willing to help. Upon arrival, one would think that everyone is caught up in there own work. But the reality is that those people care. I can only imagine what the business world's future will be like with such an array of nice people.

Even after losing my brother and father as a child, I would have thought the worst was over. However, high school consisted of some of the worst years of my life. My mother underwent radiation treatment the summer before my freshman year, and I endured constant bullying. I was physically and mentally drained. The only thing I had during that time was drawing. Art was my therapy, and by the end of freshman year, I knew I wanted to utilize drawing in my career. When a teacher told me about SCAD my senior year, I knew where I wanted to go, and I don't regret my decision in the least. College has helped me open up as a person, after everything that has happened in my life, it seems like I can, for the first time in my life, smile and truly say I'm happy. I have found an array of friends and classmates I can relate to. The work is tough, but college has taught me that as long as I'm around friends and doing what I love, drawing, there's no obstacle I can't climb.

Well I am a 2010 graduate from Iver. C Ranum High School and my college experience is quite limited as to that I have not started or been admitted yet to any college yet. Before I graduated from high school the thought of going to college right after finishing four years of continuous struggle, I felt I was not ready or prepared to go to college. And through the time of my senior year to experience colleges that I might be interested to continue my knowledge or getting a career was not convincing enough for me to want to suceed. The only college experience i have been through is through my friends and acquantances words who seem to be enjoying life in college, which is whyI ask myself and think a lot of " I wish I had taken advantage of going to college when I had the chance."

My college experience has been an adventure! Being able to choose when I get to go to class, the time and what day. Also meeting new people at college is a great experience , I have made a few new friends! But the best experience about college is that you will recieve a degree, which will give you a career and be successful. That's what college is, it's success. I came to realize why college has been a valuable experience. College is about you setting a goal and your prize will be success. So you keep thinking positive and never giving up on accomplishing your goal, and you also learn how to reach for success. Once you mastered your goal your recieve a degree for a career ,and success lead you there. Because thats what college is, it's success.

On the first day of college, I knew I was in for an amazing experience. Everything around me was so different and the people around me seemed so mature. It was a huge culture shock for me. I guess I never really thought about how different it would be compared to high school. Ever since then I've grown to only love it more. College is great; there's a sense of independence, freedom, and there's definitely been a lot of self-discovery. For me, I've been able to meet a lot of great people and professors. I've been able to choose which courses I want to take and the learning experience has been outstanding. I've never felt so pushed to do well, and the feeling of success and accomplishment when achieving the scores and grades I desire is the most amazing feeling in the world. I'm so motivated to move forward to pursue and attend the institution of my dreams and not only that, but to finally figure out which career path I should follow.

The most valuable experiences I have gotten out ofcollege are advice on my art, my craft, and on life, and the social networking skills needed to exceptionally excell in my field of study. I am always learning new ways to create and advancing my skill set, but the best things I have learned and experienced at my college have been through the experiences I've had with my classmates and professors. My life would not be the same if not for my college experiences so far. I am truly grateful that I attend a college that gives me an opportunity to meet some of the most amazing people and artist to ever live. Although it may sometimes be "behind the scenes", the wonders of the artworld will never cease to amaze me.

So far, as a frshamn I have learend that motivated and determation is the key to succed in school and life. I have learned new skills and also had my eyes open to view the world in different ways. It has been valuable for me to attend because, I gained so much skills and strengths from this school. Life long lessons have been earned and learned.

Even though I've only attended Savannah College of Art and Design for just a little over a month, I've already learned so much. The school's curriculum starts you from the basics of art, which is really helpful for the students that want to pursue a creative career but never had any art-related classes provided at their high school. The classroom sizes aren't too big which allows more interaction between our professors when we do happen to struggle a bit in class. The school also provides amazing tutors and learning studios that students can attend if they still happen to fall short in class. One of my favorite aspects about SCAD is that it connects students to big household names in the industry that they want to work in after they graduate. I'm a fashion major, so I was excited to hear that I could have the opportunity to intern or even work for Marc Jacobs and other famous designer labels. The only negative I would have to say about the school is that it offers such a wide range of majors it can be hard to narrow it down.

Though my high school days I had taken almost every art class offered at my school. While these definately helped me become a better artist, coming to a private school like the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) really reinforced the subjects and priniciples I had learned before and taught me at least triple what I knew. Concidering today's competative job market, standing out in one's career field is key, and I feel like SCAD is more than capable of preparing me for not only making my work show above other's but also for actually working in my field, animation.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is responsiblity, courages, and attendence. How? . It has made me responsible because i have now know how to take care of my books. I couldn't have did that in high school because i was too busy trying not to get a book so i wouldn't tear it up or lose it. Now i know how to take good care of my books and not blaming it on someone else like my kids if it get tore up. I have the courage now because I could never do anything alone. The only thing I could ever do alone is talking and eating. Having the courage to go to school by myself and not think what other people are going to say about me. And I have to have the courage to show up each day. Attendence! I only attend class in high school to get my grade and go. But with college I have to be there in order to get a grade. And I never would have succeeded if it wasn't for this college experience. So this is what i have gotten out of my college experience.

Being connected to other artists and people already well-established in the fields of study is vital and a great way to prepare for a successful career and a successful future. In my time, I've been taught by successful sculptors, painters, and animators, and I have much ahead of me for that experience to grow, with perhaps a wider array of professional experience to help me.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is the desire to press forward to higher expectation of myself. My mindset has changed from a mind of just doing enough to get by to doing the best I possibly can. Through all of school, I never felt a challenged until I became a college student. It has been valuable to attend Houston Community College-Central because the professor are down to earth and caring. The assistant is there when you need it. The counselors does a great job in setting a student in the right direction. My experience has been overall valuable because the knowledge I am gaining can be used for life.

My college experience so far has been the most enriching experience in my life. I came from a small town and didn't know anyone when I arrived for school in Savannah. Since then I have met friends I will keep for a life time and come to love the city of Savannah and it's rich history. I have learned so much since I arrived at SCAD and I know I will continue to learn, the skills and information I am learning in school I know will directly help me in gaining a job and make me an effective employee once I graduate. There is such a hands on and intimate approach at SCAD, each and every student gets individual attention and support which I believe has helped us thrive both in our work and as young adults. At school we're not just another face in an auditorium we're all individuals and are treated as such. I never thought going to school would inspire me as much as it has but attending SCAD has invigorated and driven me to accomplish my goals and become the very best artist I can be.

This is an easy one to answer, I have found myself growing in all types of whys and not just in learning. My skills in reading, writing, and math have all greatly improved in the last year due to the college classes I have taken. I have my sights set on getting a good education and in that determenation I am also learing disapline. I am 39 years old and have a spinal injury that has taken me out of the field of work I was in (construction). I can no longer do the phisical work I was doing and I need the schooling and degree to move into construction management and that I can do.

I use to take the phrase "home body" too literal. The longest I'd gone or been away from home was two weeks. College was the beginning of the end of that part of my life. This past year of college was an extreme experience from family death within the first week of classes to the betrayal of best friends. I learned a lot about life and how not to depend on others all the time but still be humble enough to ask for help whenever it is needed. I became a social butterfly and very involved in my community! I experienced what felt like the beginning of the rest of my life. I am ready to take on any challenge that may come my way because I know that I will be fully prepared with the knowledge and tools that any human being should be equipped with. Thank you.

Attending SCAD was the best decision I made. You get what you put into it. The professors are amazing, and because they do not have tenure, they tend to be there because they believe in what they are teaching.

From my college experience I have gotten many different rewards, but also been hit with many challenges. As a young single mother I knew it was in my best intrest to go to college and make something of my life for me and my daughter. In high school when asked about attending college I blew it off, and thought deep down that I would really never attend . Now attending college it has taught me how to be organized, how to deal with my own responsibilities, and just be a more mature adult. Going to college has been the best thing that I have done for myself , and has helped me realize that anybody can do anything they put their mind to matter the struggles they have to overcome.

For me, college has been more than just learning the specific vocabulary and techniques of art, it has been a chance for me to broaden my horizons. My college has exposed me to master artists, famous masterpieces and other inspiring works to which I would otherwise have had no access. It has given me the skills I need not only to work in the field of art but to evolve as an artist and create new, innovative art. Even though I'm only a Junior, I already feel much more prepared to pursue a career. I know that the training I'm continuing to receive and the creativity my college has nutured will prove to be incredibly valuable when I start my life as a professional artist.

I have made many friends, and learned a lot about my self. I believe that college should be something everyone considers. College is not for everyone though, but for young people whose parents did not make it past the 8th grade it is important. My parents have always encouraged me to shoot for the stars, but with no money it is hard to do. I want to make them, and myself proud. So please consider me for this scholarship.

Art is a frightening field to get involved in because students and parents alike have difficulty seeing how someone can have a successful career with an education in art. What I have gotten from my college experience at SCAD is an extreme confidence in my ability to transform my artistic abilities into a successful future career. My parents, while very supportive the whole way through, were frightened not only that I would not be able to make money, but also that my intelligence would be wasted on such a career. What was most valuable about attending SCAD was that after experiencing the stimulating environment, going to lectures, and speaking with professors and academic advisors, I learned how my skills as an artist could be translated to a serious career. As a Visual Effects artist, I not only have well paying job opportunities, but I also utilize mathematics and stimulate the academic part of my mind. It was valuable to attend SCAD because instead of having art as my hobby, it can now be my career, and I will not only be successful, but also happy in that career.

I graduated from High school in 1991, and then 18 years later in 2009, I decided to go to college. I have achieved confidence and self-discipline that I never knew I had. College has given me the courage and the strength to want to go further and to learn all I can learn. I was never sure of what I wanted, or of what I was capable of achieving, and now I am currently enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program. I pray that I get the chance to pursue a degree in the Paralegal or possibly in the Education field (Teaching). I can now feel proud to tell my children that they can do anything they put their heart into, I know I have. I hope I get the chance to go further in my college career, but no matter what, I know that my education can never be taken away. The confidence and self-discipline that I have achieved are assets that have helped me in my employment and has even helped me with my family life. You may not be able to put a price on these qualities but to me they are priceless.

I have completed on year at Savannah College of Art and Design and it has opened my eyes to many career opportunities that I never knew existed. I have been exposed to over forty majors available at SCAD through meeting the students within those majors in classes and on campus. My exposure to career opportunities within my own major, seqential art, has helped me realize that I do not have to restrain myself to one specific career, but that my degree will give me the credibility to work in other fields. The most importants parts of my college experience deal with the education I have recieved so far, campus life, and the life I have within the city of Savannah, Georgia. SCAD provides top notch education which has greatly imporved my artwork and given me confidence in myself as an artist. It has been valuable to attend SCAD because not only have I met wonderful colleagues on campus, but I have the opportunity to experience life outside my native Detroit and expand my horizons.

I am currently enrolled in a Doctorate program to further my education. As an adult learner, I realize that there is so much that a student needs to succeed in the work place. I appreciate the opportunity to return to school as I have worked for nearly 20 years in my profession and truly recognize the need to continue to grow in your profession. I recognize that the field of healthcare is changing on nearly a daily basis. One must strive to keep pace with the growing changes facing our healthcare system today and be prepared to significantly contribute to the well being of our patients. As a candidate to receive my PharmD degree, I hope to further my pharmacy knowledge and gain skills that will allow me to be a leader in my profession. Upon graduation, I hope to provide leadership in guiding fellow pharmacists to practice evidence based medicine in providing current and appropriate medication evaluation and recommendations. With the growing burden of healthcare on our nation's economy, it is vital that our country have leaders in the community to help navigate the maze of healthcare decisions for the better of our patients, community and nation.

I will not start until the Fall.

My college experience has allowed me to grow and mature in so many ways that I never knew I could. It has allowed me to break out of my shell and interact with my peers; it has brought with it so many more responsibilities that I have never had before, but that I was able to handle well. Starting college really was the start of a new life, just like all of my high school teachers told me. It was the start of my growth into adulthood with new responsibilities and plenty of new experiences. Overall, college has led me to become a better person entirely; a person who is outgoing and has a personality, a person with responsibility, a person who is able to push themselves to succeed in life.

Coming to SCAD has forced me to mature in ways I didn't think possible. I've become entirely independent here in Savannah, having no family nearby. I've learned to rely on myself and act as an adult in the real world. Because the campus is spread out over the entire city, I spend most of my time in Savannah on my own. I have never felt so utterly reponsible for myself in my entire life. I don't think I could have had this experience at any other college campus. My experience at SCAD is one of a kind.

College has been hard and it isn't getting easier, but im trying as hard as I can. The main reason i am attending college is because I want to be someone in life and help my family in Mexico. Through my first year in college I have learned how hard my parents work for money and how independent i should be. This expirience has made me grow more as a person and has made me want to fight for life more than ever. Now i am determined to reach my goal, but money and the economy is bringing me down i need money and thats why I am writing to you because I want to learn more but i can't without your help.

I am a Film/Television transfer student at Savannah College of Art and Design who used to attend DePaul University for Lighting Design. If there is one thing I've gotten out of my college experience it is that I should follow my instincts and let my interests guide me. College is probably the only time in one's life where one is able to find a purpose in the world and explore the transition into becoming a proud citizen. College is a student's catalyst. With the opportunities for exploration and growth as a person, artist, and citizen, students should use college as a jumping point only to land in the sea of fantastic worldly wonders. Students should use college to set goals and determine meaning. College is the beginning of a lifetime of continuing growth. I've found that one must be open to all of this.

So far I have gotten quite a bit out of my college experience. One of the most important things college has taught me is that it individualism is ok. In society and the media so much effort seems to be towards making everyone alike. In college you meet and see and so many people from so many different places and walks of life. Every person brings their own style and ideas to the table to make the college experience not only interesting but educational. College has also allowed me to grow up alittle more and learn how to make it out on my own. Being 9 hours away from home, you can't rely on family or friends to be at your beck and call when things come up. It's all about being able to manage your own time and do what you have to to get where you want to be.

I have wanted to go to ?school? ever since I first visited the leafy, ivy covered walls of Yale as a nine-year-old girl. While I finally attended college many years after that of a traditional student, the rewards seem to be even greater. I feel a sense of accomplishment that is greater than anything else I have ever felt in my life. As a young woman I understood that I had failed in life by not taking the route of my peers. I was so self-conscious of what I considered to be an embarrassing financial situation at home that it nearly crippled me for years, even encouraging me no to even try because I knew that I didn?t have a chance. It is strange to look back and see how some of my earlier choices have shaped my life. As I round my senior year in college, I now know that none of that matters. Everyone around me at school is broke too! I can?t imagine what I was so scared of. I work harder and value every minute in class. Every second is an achievement and I make sure I remember that every day.

If i could go back in time, i would tell myself to think about colleges early, to look at every college and what they could offer me. I would tell myself to explor ever option avalible to me and that time flys by in high school, to enjoy my friendships and be involved in my school. extracuricular activities are very important to colleges.I would also tell myself to work hard for scholorships because school is expensive and financial aid dosent cover a third of the cost. Take the financial aspects more seriously. I would also make sure that i worked on my art more, and that i started to take intrest sooner so i could have got a head start and perfected my skills. Mostly i would make sure to tell myself not to panic. That college is an amazing experience and i am going to make life long friends that feel like family.

If I could go back to talk to myself as a high school senior. I would tell myself study hard, be the top in the class keep GPA as least 3.5 to 4.0. Make good ACT score. Get a job work save money for college, I don't have to depent on my parents of everythings. Looking for more scholarships, 'cause I got good GPA. learn how to write good essay.

I would tell myself to work harder on the things that I dreaded back then as those are things that once I gave them a chance, I fell in love with them. Back then I was always afraid that I wouldnt fit in, and I would make it a point to tell myself that their are many others like me, willing to make this wonderful journey with me. I would tell myself to never underestimate the satisfaction of hard work, the feeling of completing something that I once thought I could never do.

Since graduating from high school in 2007 I've bounced from college to college. I have constantly had to stop my studies due financial issues, which has been extremely frustrating. So through my experience I would have told myself to first look up scholarships and apply, second speak with my chosen school about additional financial aid when i'm not offered enough, and third really research many colleges to know what they can offer me instead of just settling because its the only option.

If I could go back and talk to my younger self I would tell myself to prepare for college more. That seems simple to say, but what do I mean by this? I mean being able to support myself on my own and expand my social skills. I would have told myself to be more outgoing, to join clubs and go for leadership roles. There were plenty in highschool I just never took advantage of them. It took me two whole years to get this, and now I think I'm the happiest I've ever been. I am proud of how much I have grown since I've been on my own. I now have a student leadership position, plenty of friends, a passion for my career, and a wealth of self confidence, but it wasn't always like that. In highschool and my freshmen year of college, I was extremely shy, had very few friends, and was greatly confused on what I wanted to do with my life. Although I do believe the events I have gone though all greatly contribute to shaping who I am today, it would have been a much smoother transition to college life.

Beverly Sills once said, " There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would enforce this statement. I think if I had heard these words from someone when I was still in high school I would have a stronger work ethic then I do now. I would have been motivated to work harder in high school, to make better grades. I worked hard all through high school, however once senior came a long I began to slack off. I would complete what was asked of me but I would only complete it by doing the bare minimum. By doing that, I lost a lot of the study habits that I worked so hard to build. In the end, I got in to the school of my dreams however I wish I could go back and reestablish my work ethic in preparation for college.

The advice I would give myself would be to follow what you know you wanted to do in your heart. It is important not to be preoccupied with how much money you'll be making, but how your quality of life will be if you study what you really want to. I think you should do what I did and tear up the applications to schools that you knew were not where you should go.

If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would pass on the wisdom of determination and patience. I would stongly reiterate the fact that you must remain diligent if you intend to succeed in this world. The real world can be not only cruel, but very giving to those who remain passionate about what drives them. If I truly had this opportunity, I would remind myself that music and teaching are the true joys in my life and that I must work harder to accomplish the goal of becoming a teacher. Your senior year is the stepping stone needed to grow into a caring, world-conscious, passionate adult. I would remember that these descisions are for MY future and no one elses. Senior year, for myself and most others, is the 365 days we have to decide, "What am I going to do with my life?" I would remind myself that I made that decision a long time ago, and that I should stick to it and whatever makes life worth living. I would tell myself to be happy.

I would have told myself to paymore attention in school. More than anything I would have stressed the importance of doing well academically, if only i had really appreciated how nescessary my high school grades were to my getting into a good school. I definitely would have told myself to save money too, because you never know when something might happen and in the end nothing is more reassuring than being able to rely on yourself, but the most important piece of advice I would give myself is just dont be afraid, I know its scary and new but just because something scares you doesn't mean you shouldn't do it.

Everything happens for a reason, right? I wouldn't want to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, because, if I did, I might change something that happens between now and then, disrupting the chain of event that has lead me to where I am now...28 and finally starting college. However, if I didn't care about disrupting the timeline that is my life, I would tell myself to clean up, get better grades, not mess around in school, and go to college! I would explain to myself that society demands that you have a degree to get anywhere in this lifetime, and you will earn more money for it as well. Of course, I know that my 17 year old self wouldn't listen, so unfortunately it would all be for nothing anyway. Bottom line, don't mess around with the fabic of time.

As I transport back to a time when I was a year younger, anxious, yet eager to meet college, I would tell myself "Don't worry. Believe and work harder." I have found that the transition from high school to college was not a big academic or emotional gap. What I was confident in, I achieved. In my first quater I earned a 4.0, and made new friends, the best start I could hope for. I wish, however, that I could back and tell myself to work harder. My younger self would most likely reply, "But I do work hard. I'm graduating as class Salutatorian, I'm an officer and member of several clubs, and I'm part of a dance company..." " And I would say, "Yes that does sound hard... but push where you haven't, earn more scholarships, research more about what you dream to do, not just what looks good." I have learned that I should have applied for more money opportunities because my grades would not guarentee anything, and that as long as I have confidence in myself I can achieve my goals.

The most important thing would be to save up money because art supplies are exspencive. Also, it wouldn't hurt to bring your own food because the cafateria food can mkae you feel really sick, and if you have more than four abssences in a class you fail, so you have to becarful what you eat before class. Invest in a mini vacum, because your roomate might not keep the room as clean as you would like. Bring your chair from hom. The stools are murder on your back. Don't worry about not makeing any friends. You'll find life-long friends in places you wouldn't expect. Be prepared for the work load and learn to manage your time so you won't have to pull any all nighters. There will be times when you feel like you are about to go mad and that everything is about to fall down and consume you, but you will get through them. If you fail, you can try again, so relax a little and remeber to have fun.

To start off, I would have to tell myself that slacking is one thing that you can not expect to be able to do. The time required for class is exponentially longer than that needed in a high school class. All nighters become a casual thing that happens to everybody, there's pretty much no avoiding it. I was worried about maing friends in college, so I would have to tell myself that everybody else is in the same situation, and are friendly and will actually strike up conversation with you, unlike in high school where there are so many cliques that maing friends can be hard. I never imagined that I would take naps during the day, so I would have to let myself know that naps become a natural part of life that everybody does on a daily basis. So to sum up, I would let myself know that going to college really helps you discover who you are as a person adn what you want in life. You learn mportant skills such as managing your time, effective communication and networking skills, and how to less loose and not worry so much about what others think of you.

Remember to stay focused about why you are in college. Sure, it's the first time you will have been away from home and you are going to feel like you need to spread your wings and experiment with some things, find out what you've been missing. Peer pressure will be appealing in most circumstances and you will find yourself thinking that you are having fun. Next thing you know you are getting behind in classes, skipping classes, grades slip and you don't really understand the gravity of your situation - that your future is in jeopardy because you are about to lose the scholarships that allow you to go to this awesome college. Pick your friends wisely and don't fool yourself into thinking that eventhough they might be doing illegal things and getting you involved with those things, that they will not turn on you in a heartbeat if they get caught. Remember you just met these people. They have not proved their friendship, loyalty or integrity to you in the very short time that you have known them. Remember where you came from, where you want to be and how you need to get there.

Listen, I would tell myself, it will be hard at first in college but it will get better. Things will change, you'll learn things and experience things you never would have dreamed of staying at home. You'll meet all kinds of people who will make you laugh and cry, who will support you when you feel like you can't finish a project. You'll feel like giving up at times but keep at it. Don't be afraid to ask for help, all your professors want you to succeed, it's why they are going to push you so hard, because they know you will be better for it. And in the end when all is said and done and you're sitting here contemplating your time spent in college, you can rest assured that you picked the college that was best for you, the one that would make you into the person you wanted to be.

Save your money now. College is tough and jobs are so hard to come by. Work hard until you can't stand it and then get up and work some more. No matter what anyone says or thinks of you, do not ever give up on your dreams. There will be times you want to quit, and times you wonder if you're better off doing something else, but never give up on those dreams. Make them a reality so one day you can look back and tell yourself you did a good job. Your parents and grandparents had a tough life. Learn from their example and don't make their mistakes. Make your own. Learn from your own mistakes and the mistakes of people around you so you can make your life everything it's meant to be. No matter how hard things get, never give up hope.