From Homeless to Harvard

    

 Now that the semester is over, students are taking a break and enjoying the “calm of the storm” so to speak. For myself, I am taking this opportunity to refocus, regain strength and hit the ground running. This was my first semester here at BMCC and my personal growth is indescribable. I have learned so much both inside and out of the classroom and having completed the first semester, can only imagine what the future has in store.

     As we take a break, I think it wise to not only reflect but also take time to remind ourselves why we are here. I am at BMCC because my education took second place in my life- until now. Education was never a priority in my life and in the years following high school, it's been an important piece of my life that I desired to fulfill. Moving forward I’m reminded of the struggle we all go through to make our lives complete; to make our lives worth something.

     An inspiring movie and memoir I watched recently brings this to life. This movie is From Homeless to Harvard and I recommend watching and/or reading her memoir. The movie tells the story of Liz Murray, her struggle as a young girl raised by parents who used drugs and often found herself hungry. She persevered through these struggles and ended up changing her life. It's inspiring for anyone to see, especially a student, as the theme of the movie is reiterated throughout. That theme is the struggle we all make and the hope that lies ahead.

     I give the film, Liz Murray and anyone who, in the past or present, has made a change in their life for the better, two thumbs up and five stars. As we move forward with our lives and education, movies like From Homeless to Harvard remind us that life is worthless unless we, individually, find that thing that keeps us going, keeps us fighting, and gives us strength to continue on.

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