compare and contrast

My name was called. I walked down the bleachers with sweat pouring down my face. I followed the path of my fellow classmates. In my hand I held my past, one piece of paper that represented 12 years of my life. That’s the moment that I realized that my life was about to change. I’m about to embark on a new journey called College.
Since, I’ve graduated High School a lot has changed for me. I guess in a way I have become more responsible, less dependent on my friends and family, and overall a better person. But, I don’t think I changed because of the new school atmosphere that I entered. No, I changed because I realized that in order to succeed in life you have to work hard. Believe me when I say I w...