A Tough Path for a Tough Dream

EXCELLENT PROJECT OF JOHN PAUL URSUA SR-A
A Tough Path for a Tough Dream
When I was a kid, I would usually say to all the people who asked for my dream career that I wanted to be a doctor because I wanted to save the lives of those who physically suffered. But then as I started to grow up, I realized that other people suffer as well even though they seemed really healthy on the outside. These are the people who are usually victims of the social injustices in our society. Thus, little did I know, I began to have a paradigm shift. Instead of being a doctor, I now want to become a lawyer.
When I was still filling out the application forms of the three universities that I have chosen, I couldn’t help but be very anxious. For one, I don’t know if I will be able to pass even just one of the tests. Second, I don’t know as well if the courses I would be choosing as my pre-law are meant for me. I must admit, I had to undergo a lot of thinking processes before I could finally decide on what course I will take. In the end, Accounting became my first choice. I chose that course because I learned from my parents that it’s actually a good pre-law. Moreover, I also noticed that I’m actually quite good in math. I found it a lot easier to evaluate equations rather than to make essays that tackled topics I’m not even interested at. I’m actually very weak when it comes to dealing with literary pieces. In addition, I also noticed Accountancy allows one to have a stable job. My family isn’t really rich, so just in case I can’t pursue law anymore, I still have accounting as my backup.
Nevertheless, I couldn’t help but be really excited to finish my accounting studies already, so that I can finally start studying law. Studying law is something that I really find interesting because it allows one to not only know what is politically right and wrong but also to use such knowledge to help those who are oppressed by the society. I remember when I was a kid, whenever I would see news about people being victimized, I couldn’t help but be frustrated at those who stepped on others’ rights. Also, I remember when I would usually argue with other elders because I knew that what they did was wrong. Those small instances in my life made me think and feel eventually that the only way to truly promote fairness to others is by being the bringer of justice myself.
Even though one may think that I dream too much, I do not care because I know there is nothing wrong with that. I believe that it is by being a lawyer that I can become a better follower of Christ because I can help more in giving other people the justice they deserve. Even though I know that the path that I’m about to take towards being a lawyer is rough and tough, I still strive to remain faithful and confident because I know that my family will always be there for me as well as God who will always be there to hold my hand whenever I stumble.