War in Iraq

Course: ESL 1320

Teacher: Bruce Richman

Student: Galena Korkishko

Self-improvement.

When I finished highscool in Ukraine, my mother taught me one very important lesson. She said: "Self-improvement is a key for your success". In 1998 I got a bachelor degree in Child Education. I took me two years to complete a school program. During my school years I went through difficult times. There were moments when I wanted to drop out of school, but I always remembered my mother's words about continual self-improvement. Now, after all, I am really proud of my achievements. I have accomplished my goal. But, I'll never stop to better my education, because this is lifetime process for me.

After I finished high school I had a dilemma. Whether to do ordinary, low paying work, or pick a major and further my education. One evening I had a long conversation with my mother. She explained to me that education is the only way to improve my life. Regular jobs would only allow me to survive, but if I wanted to improve my life I need to go to college. For that reason, I decided to make a plan of my further education.

During my collage years, 1996 - 1998, I wanted to drop out of school many times. I had to complete a four-year program in two years. I had a very busy schedule. Monday through Friday I was in school form 8 am to 6 pm. After school I did my homework until 3 am in the morning. Even, on Saturdays and Sundays studied for 8 - 10 hours. Nevertheless, I graduated with good grades and award letter for my academic achievements Right after I had finished my studies; I felt a sense of relief and a great joy of self-achievement. . At that moment I wanted to relax for a while and then continue my education.

My education didn't stop after completion of the college program. During the summer of 1998 I went to my parent's village for a short rest. Then I decided to continue my studies at Kyiv Pedagogic University. In fall 1998, I started an eighteen-month program. It was easy for me at this time, because I had a basic knowledge of the subject. Also I didn't have to study until 2 - 3 in the morning. On top of that, during the weekends I was able to relax. In February 2000, I successfully graduated from Kiev Pedagogic University. I received a diploma for Child Care specialist. I had a right to teach a Child Education courses at the collage level.

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