Personal Statement

 

My name is Cristina Lopez. I was born in San Diego, Ca. My childhood was very tormenting. Everyday was a struggle. I grew up looking up to people who ended up being screw ups. As a kid I always thought positive and never looked back on what happened the day before. I wanted to believe that life was an adventure and that in the end I’ll find the forbidden treasure. My whole life I’ve lived in San Diego and I don’t have any plans of moving. I have attended Rosa Parks Elementary, Wilson Middle School and now I am currently attending Hoover High School. There were many challenges I faced in school because I wasn’t always able to attend all the school functions due to lack of family support and being in a low income family, there wasn’t any extra money to spend on school functions, pictures and all that good stuff. In elementary school, I had a teacher who would guide to where I needed to go. Until now she has not steered me wrong. She has been like a second mother to me.

One major problem I had growing up was not having my mom around as much as I wanted her to. My mom had a drinking problem and was looking for help in all the wrong places. When she got the necessary help, they took me away from her and was only allowed two visits a month for almost 2 years until she was released. After that it was just programs, after programs. I’m proud of her now though. It was worth it. My passion is dancing. I love to dance. It makes me feel happy inside and helps forget about the negative things in life. I also belong to AOIT and ROTC. One of my major accomplishments in high school has been that I haven’t given up. I keep trying harder and harder every day. I don’t have a specific favorite activity but I love showing off my school spirit. Ive always liked to help people. I think that helping others makes me a better person.

            I wish to graduate with my class and be all that I can be after high school.

I want to attend San Diego State University. I want to be a Designer. I’m not sure what kind of Designer yet but, only time will tell.

             

~ by Cristina Lopez on September 8, 2008.