I never tried to do my best in high school. I guess that’s why I never put any effort into my education. I would always conform to achieve very little (sometimes I wouldn’t do anything at all!). I can always say that my biggest flaw as a person is my conformity to mediocrity and this has really denied me many opportunities in life.

At EOYDC, I really wanted to do my best, not only to succeed, but to prove to myself that when I want to, I can succeed. At EOYDC, I got individual help which helped me keep on track. At EOYDC I got something that I did not get at my high school which was probably the thing I’ve needed the most.

Thank you for all your help.

Joel Ruiz
2009 GED Graduate