On a sunny day in April the mail came, just like it did everyday, but this day was different. In the mail was a letter that would determine my fate for the future.

In my life there have been many “important days” but the day that stands out for me as the most important day of my life was the day I got accepted to college.

This was the most important day of my life so far because it marked the beginning of a new chapter. Now that I was accepted to college I was on the road to fulfilling my dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. So many opportunities were just under my fingertips now that my letter came. Ever since I was a little girl I had dreamed of becoming a teacher and finally I could make those dreams come true. Being a teacher was no longer just a thought in my head it was a plan of action. Going to college was also something I always planned to do. I had hopes of attending Lewis University just like my cousins had before me so getting that acceptance letter was a day I’ll never forget.

This day was such an important day  for both me and my family. I have two brothers and neither of them went to college so I was the first person in my immediate family to take this monumental step. Me going to college was a huge accomplishment not only for me but for my family as well. So many emotions came over me in that instant and I will never forget the look on my parent's face when I told them the news.