Money Is the Root of All Evil...

Unless it pays for your education.

For a few years now, I have learned the power that money holds in this world...more importantly, I have learned what happens when money isn't readily available. My family and I, we get by, but we've never been entirely well off. I have worked since I was 15, just to make ends meet. So as the threat of college and being indebted to the government forever seem to loom eerily overhead, I have lately thought of all the issues money has caused myself.

Quite frankly, money has spawned some pretty nasty arguments between my parents and I, all because I did not make enough to support myself. When debate or band trips come up, I often have to work overtime to cover the costs. Needless to say, I have had to earn a massive amount to stay involved in school.

Then today happened.

Monday I recieved my acceptance letter to Southwestern University, a very prestigious liberal arts college in Georgetown, Texas. This was my first choice, however tuition is ridiculous (its a private school) and I hadn't recieved a scholarship package from anyone yet. My admission to my school was once again dependent on money, which is still in very short supply. To my surprise, my prayers have been answered. Today at lunch, my mother came to school with an envelope from Southwestern in her hands...offering me a $46,000 scholarship in increments of $11,500 PER YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know that money is harmful with the wrong motives, but with a check like this, my education is practically ensured! I have never been so estatic in my life, and for once I don't have to worry about the costs before accepting the benifits.

Going Collegiate,
Deneece
aka Lostie 108