The pursuit for learning is something that I would never get tired of. I deem that the search for knowledge expansion is both a necessity and passion. Although I have packed myself with this kind of outlook, I cannot say that the road I traveled was easy.
I was diagnosed with a bipolar disorder at the age of 13. This explained my unusual depressive mood swings. Although the doctors said that mine is not a very serious case, my family still opted to take precautionary measures. Since then, sadness was not welcomed in our home. My parents and sisters brought me to town meetings and other civic activities whenever they could. I was able to get acquainted with community volunteers through these gatherings. Soon enough, I found myself spending my free hours in volunteer work. The exposures I had at community activities enabled me to gain confidence.
I managed to join in different organizations in our school while maintaining my involvement in volunteer work. I became a part of our school’s soccer team. Soccer taught me to value team work. Aside from this, my three-year stint as our school newspaper’s photographer gave me the chance to express myself. It was also an opportunity to see things through the narrow lens of a camera. It gave me a different perspective.
The experiences I had with the organizations also enabled me to learn many things. I learned to be productive. The organizations were also avenues to make more friends. And best of all, the activities I had helped me avoid unwanted mood swings.
Aside from the assistance I got from my extra-curricular cavities, I also got support from my high school teachers. They are well aware of my medical situation. And somehow, all of my teachers have managed to keep me focused in class. I was never given special preference, though. Still, the school environment made me think that my disorder is not a hindrance. It would not stop me from getting the things I want to have for myself. Much more, I learned that a bipolar disorder cannot stop me from dreaming big.
I am aware that academic institutions for higher learning offer diversity. And in my opinion, they can open new doors. Aside from the fact that they can provide learning, educational institutions can give me the opportunity to see and compare different perspectives and ideas. I know that college life is very different from high school. It could bring me difficulties. But I think life, generally, is just like that. Coping with ordeals is an evitable part of the human maze. Ironically, it also makes living magical. College, for me, is synonymous to challenge. And I believe that I very much prepared for it.
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