Herbie Hancock once said “It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness.” After graduating high school and moving to a different state away from my friends and family I can really relate to this quote. I grew up in a small town of Elysburg Pennsylvania graduating in a class of 93 kids where everyone knew everyone. I decided in the beginning of my senior year that I would continue my education in North Carolina where I have always wanted to live since I was a little kid going down to visit my aunts. North Carolina had several more opportunities to better my future and set me up for success than the area I currently live in and I was ready to get started. After packing my bags and heading down…show more content… While enrolling in community college at Wake Tech I was not eligible for grants making all my expenses come straight out of my own pocket. After purchasing my classes and books, obtaining a North Carolina license, and insurance I was officially out of money and needed to find a job. Back home I was employed by my family business since I was sixteen, so I never actually had to apply anywhere before. It was all new to me. After applying to several jobs, I thought I would hear back from several giving me plenty of options. That was not the case. Weeks went by and I was still unemployed with bills to pay. The thought of going home back to my old job where it was guaranteed I could make an income and be with my friends and family sat in the back of my head, but I kept pushing on with the hope the future was going to be bright for me. Weeks went by and I finally was employed by a local bakery. While being paid minimum wage, and working 40 hours a week, I was just getting by but I was grateful to finally have somewhere I can make an income and meet new people along the way. It finally began to get easier and fall into place. I eventually secured a job as a bank teller at BB&T that promised me a higher salary to get through college and all the expenses that came with it. Getting out allowed me to make a variety of friends who eventually showed me around the
