<p>These are two question on the common app. I was looking for some opions or editing tips. Anything would be a big help. </p>
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<li><p>Please explain why your transition into college was delayed?
During my years in high school I was going through a period of struggle. With a mother just diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and forced to leave her career as a nurse, our home life became rather stressful and our family suffered financially. In turn, district reasons forced me to switch schools several times and as a result my academic marks did not reflect my full potential. I first began attending classes at Santa Rosa Junior College in order to acquire the necessary units to graduate high school. Not sure of my life goals, upon graduation I set out to satisfy a curiosity for foreign nations and cultures. This fascination ultimately lead me to travel and live in various regions of the world.
Sometime latter I returned to my local Junior College but found myself distracted with work and relationships. After two semesters I once again moved abroad. In 2009 I decided to dedicate myself to a higher education.
While the first semester was rather a challenge I soon discovered I possessed a fondness and talent for academics. My international experiences has provided me with a unique advantage and intimate knowledge in the class room in many subjects, especially those concerning history, cultural analysis, political sciences, and anthropology. To some degree I regret delaying a college education but at the same time it was because of my adventurous spirit that I develop into a more successful and mature student. Now completely focused on my education my ultimate goals include a PhD and eventually to become an active and valuable asset in our nations foreign affairs. </p></li>
<li><p>Describe in more detail one activity/ job.
If ever you happen to find yourself in the rural village of Port Na Blagh in Donegal, Ireland you may want to stop by the local pub and ask for a genteelly fellow named Michael. Now in his late 80s this seemingly timid man can tell you endless stories of Irish history as beautifully as he can sing a ballad. It was locals like Michael that made tending bar in that secluded community one of the most enriching four months of my life.
There was nothing to complicated about the work itself. It had its share of responsibility and like any customer service job I faced the occasional dissatisfied patron. However, the reward came in having the honor of listening to these locals tell me their experiences growing up in that unique area of the world. As one of the few remaining places where Irish Gaelic remains the dominate language and ancient traditions are still very much cherished, I discovered that even the most unlikely of jobs can provide a priceless means of education. </p></li>
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<p>-If anyone could help it would be great.</p>