There I stood. All four thousand and forty-eight stars perfectly placed in front of me. They reflected in the still pool beneath them and their magnitude of importance filled me like light pouring in through a window. Each star for one hundred dead Americans. The inscription, “Here we mark the price of freedom” which has been permanently etched in my mind since, made my stomach drop. I cannot begin to explain the amount of blessings that I felt at that moment. To be fortunate enough to live in a country with such a magnificently structured government, to have rights that other countries have only dreamed of, it was eye opening and inspiring all at once. My mind was made up. I have been given the opportunity to influence and to leave a legacy, and I will do nothing short of that. It was at that moment that I knew I wanted not only to be a part of this amazing country, but to spread our blessings and our fortune around the world.
One of the biggest obstacles that I have faced is the insincerity in people when I explain to them all the problems the rest of the world is facing. Not just a lack of food and water, but abuse by their governments and many multi-million dollar corporations with roots right here in the US. People ask me how I plan to make a career with my degree and in what direction I plan on going, to tell you the truth, I am still figuring it out. However, I know with every bone in my body that this field is where I want, even where I am meant, to be. I wake up in the mornings and I know that I am going to have breakfast, I know that if my rights- social, economic, or political- are abused or taken from me, that something can and will be done. I live a life of comfort and security and have come to believe that those two elements should be the next essentials we provide for the rest of the developing and even developed world. Every day I leave my classes angry and frustrated but with a sense of urgency and a feeling that I can change the world. Never has the saying parents tell their children, “You can be anything you want, an astronaut, a pirate, even the president..” been so clearly present in my life. I know that graduating with this degree means not that I am going to make a difference, but that I already have by caring and sharing my knowledge to bring awareness to worldwide issues, and that I will continue to.
LatPro.com’s scholarship program is proud to announce Camille Carlton as one of the finalists for its December 2012 application deadline. Vote for her essay (Facebook ‘Like’ and other social media sharing options in left column), click the ‘star’ just above comments section below, and/or leave comments of support to help us with the selection process.
This is the best essay I’ve ever read! She definitely deserves this scholarship.
Go Camille! You deserve to win!
This was beautiful
Absolutely incredible!!
really good!!
Wow, this is incredible. So moving.
What a wonderful writer. She should definitely get into writing professionally!
I am so inspired! I am so lucky to have shared a Globalization class with someone as passionate and driven as you!
Lovely essay Camille, it was moving! Best of luck dearie!
What a wonderful essay. So moving. She should definitely look into writing professionally!
You are beautiful inside and out! Buena suerte chica!
So proud of you!
This young lady is a fantastic student. I can vouch.
Good job, Camille!
Camille deserves this scholarship! Please like this essay and leave a comment. Go Camille!!!
Way to go!!!!! Good luck!!!!
Amazing essay!
Amazing essay…good luck!
Great job
Got the star ur a star best of luck
She has my vote!
Awesome:)
I’ve known Camille for four years now and I can honestly say without a doubt she is one of the hardest working people I know. If she were to receive this scholarship, it would only be one more step towards seeing her accomplish amazing things. She truly deserves this.
We are so proud of you!
Loved it, Camille and love you, too! You are amazing.
Beautiful essay Camille!!! You got my vote young lady.
Such a great essay! Great job, beautiful!!
You go girl. 😉
Nanette, I have always regarded you as a strong woman. You have always shown great determination and perseverance in the face of life’s trials and struggles. Each crossroad, you have proven to maintain great fortitude with a gentle hopefulness that brings you through each struggle. That positivity is a quality that the people in your life find admirable and inspiring. I am touched by your witnessing of such a difficult story to share. You have shown me great courage and I am a better person for having the privilege of calling you my friend.
….Awesome…
Best of luck to you. You’ve worked hard.
good luck!!!….
Good job Camille ! ! !
I am so proud of you baby girl!
Good job!
go girl!
That was so great 🙂 i remember going to that memorial and how moving it was and i love the direction it inspired you to go…i hope you win Camille!
What a great read!!!
I absolutely loved this essay! Extremely inspiring!
Good luck Camille, you deserve to win!
This is amazing Camille!
Great essay! Good luck!
Congratulations!!! I don’t know you but i imagine if too many people are trying to help you is because you deserve it…
Good job!
Awesome essay Camille! You deserve this scholarship! I’m so proud of you!
Hi Camille! Great Great job!!! We are rooting for you. Your essay is very moving.
Great work Camille! Best of luck!
Very strong essay enjoyed reading it 🙂
Very moving
Keep up the great work 🙂
I em Camille’s aunt, she is very hard working and a excellent student ,she deserved to earn this Scholarship it would help her to get closer to her golds to accomplish wonderful things in her future she truly deserves it.
A smart & beautiful girl – Good luck!!
Great job!
Awesome student!
Great essay! It is very well written and attention grabbing.
I enjoyed your essay Camille, good luck!!
Anyone that reads this essay, automatically should feel proud to live in this country, knowing that this young lady is doing something extraordinary that will not only benefit this country but countries across the world. Just by reading this you know she’s going to accomplish big things, and with this scholarship she will have every opportunity at her disposal. You are going to do great things, Camille. I wish you the best of luck.
simply amazing
Good Luck!!
Good Job !!
Great essay! My favorite part “One of the biggest obstacles that I have faced is the insincerity in
people when I explain to them all the problems the rest of the world is
facing. Not just a lack of food and water, but abuse by their
governments and many multi-million dollar corporations with roots right
here in the US.” You have a great head on your shoulders and I hope you get very far!
Thank you, Mavi! xoxox
This is very well done, and I’m inspired by what you have written!
The world is a better place to have your gratitude and vision.
beautifully written Camille! Best of luck in all that you do!
This person is rly cool.
Camille really deserves this scholarship. She’s always been an excellent student and has never failed to make her family proud.
This indeed is great work! continue to make me proud Camille!
Camille is a very responsible, dedicated student who strives to succeed in her academic career. I’ve observed her to be a intelligent student back in high school, and I know I’m not the only one who has seen this among many who knew her personally. It would be of great benefit if you give her this scholarship.
Great job!!
Great job!
Beautiful essay Camille!! Truly inspiring:)
Fantastic Job, truly incredible essay. This girl deserves this scholarship!
This essay is honestly beautiful 🙂 So much emotion, Camille deserves to win!
Great job Camille 🙂
Excellent! Best of luck!
This inspires me.
Such an amazing essay! Great job Camille!!
Camille is one of the most hard-working and dedicated people that I have known in my entire life. She strives to do everything to the best of her ability and rarely accepts anything less. Besides going to school, she works another job to pay for her college education and could use all the help possible. Camille truly deserves it.
Beautiful essay. Very proud of you. Good luck.
Proud of you.
I hope you won, you most certainly deserve this!
Congrats to you, Camille… you already sound like a winner!
Go Camille! The sky’s the limit!
Congratulations on being a finalist and good luck endeavoring noble causes. The well intentioned and educated are the best chance for a better tomorrow.
This young lady will achieve extraordinary and wonderful things, not only for herself, but for the world.