des·ti·ny
/ˈdestinē/
Noun
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1)
Takes a plane to the U.S., alone. Leaves family
behind. Doesn’t even know proper English. Starts school at one of the top 3
worst cities of MA. Gets straight A’s the first term of school (regardless of mild
depression for being far from home and not knowing English).
2)
Applies to MITES. Doesn’t submit PSAT/SAT scores.
Hasn’t even heard of AP classes. Gets in. Summer’s successful.
3)
Tries to get an Internship for the following
summer (money is an important fact). Finds an open application but work site is
at Boston. Gets the job. Doesn’t even live in Boston. Thinks of denying the
job. Gets informed that expenses and internship are paid. Plus a free trip
to DC.
4)
Applies to dream school with the hope of leaving MA. Doesn’t get in. Applies
to safety schools in MA. Gets in with full rides. Match schools (3 out of 4 located outside of MA) don’t seem to reply
on time, except for one, which she hates (Funnily enough, the one located in MA). Starts to feel lost and thinks of
taking a gap year.
5)
Decides to go to one of the safety schools. Feels miserable. Applies to scholarships regardless of full ride. Goes to visit previously mentioned hated
school which is beyond expensive. Falls in love with campus and students. Still not
enough money to pay for it. Gets a scholarship that covers full cost for the
next 4 years. Commits to the no longer
hated school (in MA).
6)
Receives 3 acceptance letters 2 days after committing.
All the other reach schools that seemed to be lost in space (and are locate outside of MA). Starts doubting if
committing was a good choice. Receives financial award letters. None of them
offered nearly as much money as the no longer hated school. Wise decision.
7)
Starts off with no friends. Ends up with a new family. Very loved by the
way. Most of the new friends are moving to the Boston area. No longer hated school is within an hour from them.
So, should I believe in destiny? I think yes.
