My name is Jessi Champion. I was born in Texas on October 25, 1987. When I was four, I was adopted by my loving parents who lived in Munford, Alabama. I attempted college at JSU six years ago, but I found too many distractions to involve myself in and dropped out. Shortly after, I found myself in a downward spiral of drugs. It wasn't long before I realized that I was going to end up in jail or dead. Instead of continuing down the path of drugs I chose to join the Marine Corps. It was in boot camp that I realized how strong of a person I really was. The Marines taught me confidence, courage, team work, perseverance, and many other positive qualities. I've been on three separate deployments and visited over 13 countries, including Haiti, Greece, Italy, and Afghanistan. I recently completed my four year contract this past November as a Corporal. It's taken me a little while to adjust back into the civilian world. I've come back to JSU to pursue my career in Psychology. I'm determined this time around to achieve success. After I graduate with a bachelor's degree, I plan to get my Master's. And some how take over the world! Actually I would like to become world renowned for something within my field and be able to change peoples lives. I would like to help as many people as I can and in return get personal satisfaction that I have been living my own destiny that I have chosen for myself , not someone else or any kind of substance. I look forward to getting to know everyone, and having a good time in this class.
6 comments:
Sounds like so far you have had a very interesting life. Hopefully college will be a good 4 or so years in your life.
I am very proud that you are turning your life around. Keep up the great work and God is on your side as long as you have faith and a positive attitude.
I can relate with on you adjusting back to civilian life. I joined the national guard in 2001 two months before 9/11. I've done a tour in Iraq from 2004 to 2006. And I was smart enough to join back up a month ago. Seems like your on the right path. Thanks for serving.
Your back on the right track to be successful and I glad to see things going well for you
Wayne thank you also. I do know that Iraq was no cake walk and for that I am personally grateful. I now know what everyone talks about being brain washed by the Marine Corps. Getting out trying to have a different life for myself with the title "Marine" sometimes doesn't mesh well with adjusting to the outside world. I am so use to being around people I know and knowing how they will act , that it isn't easy being around civilians . So far I just take it day by day . I do have my days that I wish I was back in.
Everyone else thank you. I wanted to share part of my story to maybe reach out to someone. We all can have secrets and no one ever be aware . Maybe if someone sees this they might think again about making some of the wrong choices I did. As you can see I did better my life, but now I feel like I'm back at square one again.
I am currently living in Munford Alabama. Cool town. I am sure their very friendly people!
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