¶ … attending Blinn College and hope to soon transfer to Texas A&M University's school of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Sciences. There, I believe I will be able to expand my knowledge in my chosen field of interest: resort and hotel management. My academic and personal history has prepared me for this transfer, as I have come to realize that narrowing my focus can help me achieve my goals. I already understand what the rigors of attaining a college degree entail, and I feel confident that I can meet the challenges of immersing myself in a highly specialized program such as the one offered at Texas A&M. Although I haven't experienced any truly catastrophic events in my life from which I can draw strength and drive me forward in my education, I bring with me the gratitude for having a supportive family and base of friends. In fact, my motivation for graduating from college comes mainly from my family. Although they are successful in their areas of business, my parents recognize the extra work they encountered along the way because of their lack...

Because of the hardships they endured, they always taught my siblings and me the value of a higher education, not only to improve our prospects on the job market but also to increase our exposure to different fields of study and to different people. Having a solid foundation on which to turn to in times of need is fundamental to achieving the goals I have set for myself; this support base will continue throughout my years at A&M. My main responsibilities at home have always been succeed in school, and to push myself to learn more, do more, and achieve more. Because of this system of core values and beliefs, my older brother, my younger sister, and I are all pursuing higher educations.
Although I have always tried hard in school, only recently have I gained the insight and knowledge that the tourism industry is where my passions lie. I am not applying to Texas A&M to receive an arbitrary higher degree. Rather, I intend to receive a degree in a field I am genuinely interested, a degree from a school that is recognized for…