There is no way to turn back time, but one can still reconcile the mistakes of the past with current engagements to forge a successful future. My progression into adulthood is a transformation from the stages of unexpected consequences to a new life of possibilities and challenges. When I looked back at the last time I saw my childhood friend, my experience growing up with him inspires me to do more for myself and my community. The entire scenario impels my enthusiasm toward the need to not just explore knowledge through an advanced academic discipline but embrace relevant communal and sociopolitical interests.
It was over three years ago when I decided that I change direction and follow a new path toward public advocacy. Charlie was my childhood
For every suspension, unsatisfactory report card, and run-ins with the law, I did not do my job to help him as a friend. Significantly, a change began to take over me and I saw a new responsibility flowing into my life. I realized I need take control of my role in life and constitute a positive impact on the people I interact with. Realistically, I could not stop him from pulling the trigger, but I realized I could still be a good influence in peoples' lives especially when they are going through
The zeal to risks and even venture into situations that exceed individual expectation, whether it be a pronounced involvement in various charitable organizations unrelated to my personal issues or even protesting for the rights of minority groups like Black Lives Matter and the NO H8 movement. This coincided with my role as the community service chair of my fraternity – a designation that allowed me to not only to step out of my own cultural boundaries but also to interact with different people with diverse characteristics. As an advocate for people and a lawyer, I not only need to delve into areas that I fall unaccustomed to but level with the people I interact with who come from various backgrounds. I distinguish my life as a juxtaposition of a troubled past, positive present, and challenging future. Thus, my decision to proceed to law school was therefore born out of the desire to not just as a defender of people in the face of the law, but also as a counselor to their individual challenges and advocate matters of law as it applies to the community. As a student of Howard's Law School, I intend to cultivate this philosophy as I endure the strategic path to academic engagement and