“Whether he is a king or a peasant, he who finds peace at home is happier” said Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. For me, home is the place where I feel most comfortable, where I feel at ease, where I feel like I have accomplished something, just like Ulysses' house. In Homer's Odyssey, a man named Odysseus faces many obstacles over the course of about ten years as he tries to return himself and his crew to Ithaca, their home. My Ithaca is getting into a good college. Although there are many deterrents that will hinder me, such as getting good grades, avoiding affiliating with untrustworthy people, and making time to volunteer and help my community, there are also many things that can help me achieve my goals such as the support from my friends, help from my teachers, having the right tools to get the job done. Getting into a good college would make me feel a sense of fulfillment, as if all the hard work I put in had finally paid off. Like Ulysses, there are many things that could hinder my chance of getting into a good college, such as trying to get good grades, avoiding affiliating with people who are not trustworthy, and making time to volunteer and help my community. Maintaining good grades is very difficult considering that to get good grades you have to choose whether to work hard or have fun and free time, similar to Odysseus who has to choose whether to sail past the six-headed monster, Scylla. , and "'and lose six of [his] crew'" or sail past Carybdis and possibly slip past or "'lose them all at once'" (Homer 140). One choice is obviously better in both cases, in mine it would be to work hard and sacrifice free time because in the long run you will demonstrate dedication in the quality of your work...... middle of paper...... to your goal . My Ithaca will be accepted into the college of my choice. There are numerous deterrents that will hinder me, such as trying to get good grades, affiliate with trustworthy people, and find time to volunteer and help my community. However, there are also many things that can help me achieve my goals, such as support from my friends, help from my teachers, having the right tools to get the job done. Furthermore, getting into a good college would make me feel a sense of fulfillment, as if all the hard work I have done has finally paid off, resembling Ulysses' dream of reaching Ithaca, his home, where he too it will feel more comfortable. In conclusion, during the journey to reach your goal there will be challenges and support will be needed, however the outcome will prevail over any difficulty. Works Cited The Odyssey