I was born in New Jersey and at the age of six I experienced my first trip out of the country to the Ivory Coast, where my mother and I moved and lived for five years. I was subsequently trapped between my home countries, the United States and Côte d'Ivoire, unsure of what to expect for my future. I have no memory of my life before the age of six. In my eyes, my life began at the age of six and Ivory Coast has always been my first home. Since I had to adapt a bit and get used to the customs and cultural change of Ivory Coast, my mother unexpectedly told me that I would be returning to the United States. It was 2006, I had just finished sixth grade and I was excited to go to middle school, it was bittersweet, part of me wanted to stay because I had built a life for myself and the other part of me wanted to see my dad and my brothers and see where I had spent the first years of my life. So there I was in a new country, having to learn a new language, make new friends and adapt to the country as a whole. Unfortunately it didn't last long, about a year later, in 2007, my parents decided to ship not only me this time, but also my two older brothers. This was also bittersweet, because on the one hand I would have my brothers with me this time, but on the other I had to suddenly come to the realization that my friends had moved on and were living there. Things wouldn't be the same; through this ordeal I felt like I didn't belong, like I didn't have a real home, like I wasn't in control of my life and this made me always hope for the worst. I wasn't able to see my future or even dream about it, I wasn't able to set goals. I finally returned to the United States in 2010, and for the first time in my life I felt... at the center of the paper... I have always wanted to articulate myself in English in a very clear and sophisticated way with a myriad of words of my own disposition. I want to expand my vocabulary, improve my pronunciation and my writing. I want to be the best in all three elements. When I attend college I look forward to taking in-depth courses in English, public speaking, debate, and creative writing that will help me achieve my career goals. I want to fully master the English language. Excelling in English is a step closer to achieving my goals. All of my various career goals require/require me to be proficient in English. Lawyers must be able to speak clearly and must have a vast vocabulary full of worlds at their disposal. As an aspiring lawyer I will need those skills when I take the stand to defend my clients in front of the people. For these reasons, being proficient in English is essential for me to achieve my goals.