Landon d'Angelo - Assignment 22

I think I’ve had a pretty ordinary life, at least when compared to people in my classes. I mostly lived with my mom for the majority of my life so much of how I am now coming from her. My mom is likely the smartest person I’ve ever met and works as a scientist so she pushed academics onto me and made sure I understood the value of earning good grades. The biggest reason I keep my grades up is because of her. Her persistence in pushing me to focus on my future has made me become more self-reliant and independent. I think this will help me in college because I will likely be on my own for at least a little while. Taking these lessons with me to college is helpful because I think, although I can't say for sure because I haven’t experienced it yet, they will make the transition easier.