The author mentions how his parents sacrificed a lot for his education by removing several obstacles in his life, obstacles that most students endure when starting their independent life, he praises his parents. saying, "I am blessed because I don't have to pay my own tuition, I don't have to pay a mortgage or rent, I don't have to pay for the food I eat, the clothes I wear, or even the truck I drive. All my life I have depended on my parents…” he repeats the phrase “I don’t have to pay” to show viewers that unlike his classmates, he does not have to endure the brutality of paying for his own lessons , or for the food he eats or the truck he drives. He also repeats this phrase to illustrate that he depends on his parents for their money but also to show his viewers that their contribution makes him more independent in his studies. And with their contribution toward his tuition and basic expenses, he has no excuse for not being able to reach his goal. To support his position that he is not being given an excuse for failure, the author uses an example in which he compares himself to other students who attend university just like him: "Compared to most Of the students who attend college, I feel blessed, as the majority work full-time jobs and manage 13 to 15 hours of classes. These students are also moms and dads, who work, go to college, and manage to put food on the table and clothes on their child's back. The author compares himself to these specific groups of students to show how he has less to worry about compared to them, making him more responsible for his education. On the other hand, it gives the impression that the author, compared to these specific students, has not reached their level of maturity and responsibility, and makes the authors assert less independence.