The world in which I was raised in compares to no other, thus has shaped my personal attributes and dreams in a drastic way. From living in a city with a bad reputation as well as family that was gang affiliated; my parents knew that moving into an altered neighborhood would help shape me into the individual I would need to become successful and unique in my on way. From living in Watts and then moving to Lynwood I can say my stabilized home has given me a sense of appreciation towards my parents’ hard work to provide for my sibling and I. This sense of appreciation motivates me to push myself to surpass any boundaries and strive for excellence and none the less. With that thought, knowing the hardships and obstacles my parents conquered, the sky is my only limit and with college much more can be achieved, especially with the motivation I have to succeed. Living in a dominantly Hispanic community, many of my peers as well as friends and family have fallen under stereotypes that are used to categorize Hispanics. I on the other hand, take criticism such as, “nothing good comes out of Lynwood” and do everything in my power to prove it wrong. My motivation, determination, and ambition to make my parents proud are the heart of …show more content…
Though the kids weren’t any younger than I am they treated me with respect as I did to them this helped me better my leadership skills. I am very proud of this achievement due to the fact I proved many people wrong, and that what I plan on doing in the future as well. Many people, even family doubt I will be accepted to a University that is why I will use this accomplishment as an inspiration for me to demonstrate I can prove people wrong. I pursue an uplifted vibe and carry positive attitudes towards everything. When I would coach, and my team was to face defeat, instead of being put down I would tell them to learn from their mistakes just as I
Growing up in a Hispanic household has shaped and built my values in life. At Appleton North High School, I am one out of the few Hispanic students. Knowing that my parents have migrated to America to give me a better future has motivated me to make it happen. Although, as a Mexican-American, I have felt out of place as a minority. However, with time I learned to accept my cultural differences. In fact, to this day, I thank my widowed father for the sacrifices and greater opportunities he has given me. My goal is to keep representing the few Hispanic students in college by working hard to achieve my career goals; not all Hispanics are fortunate enough to attend college. I also work to inspire young Hispanics to find their potential and follow
My whole life I have been invested in doing what I love, focusing on my true passions, as well as finding new ones. I have been very involved in my high school, and have been lucky enough to be a part of multiple clubs and activities. Without these activities, my high school experience and life would be a lot different. I have been an active drama club member, a part of ‘Bottlecappers,’ a club advocating anti-drug, alcohol, and bullying to younger students in my district, and many other community service opportunities. I am lucky to have the opportunity to be in these activities, as they have shaped me to be the young adult I am today.
I am a first generation Latino student to go to college. Escaping the mafia and poverty, my parents traveled to America in 1997. I am a representative of the millions of immigrants who have traveled to this country for a better future. I maintain an American dream, and I strongly believe that I am capable of achieving great success and prosperity through hard work and dedication. My vision has encouraged members of my Latino community; They have recognized that we are capable of bringing success to future generations. I carry a strong sense of responsibility, confidence, and leadership, and am a person who is fully committed to academics and service. I have been able to overcome many obstacles in my academic life. I entered school not knowing
Growing up as a first-generation college-bound Hispanic woman has proven to be a difficult journey. Both of my parents left their home countries at a young age and came to this country without any ideas or real opportunities on where to begin. At a young age, I have been taught that having a higher education is the key to having a successful and plentiful life. However, the journey towards achieving my dream of receiving a higher education has been filled with moments where I have challenged the stereotypes about getting pregnant and dropping out of high school, facing my grandma’s unexpected illness that affected me both academically and mentally, and the challenge of being a first generation college bound student in my family.
When I was three years old, I could be found standing on fountains at the local mall and putting on concerts for passers by. Now, at 18 years old, the same joy I felt singing in the middle of a mall is what I feel crafting stories on stage and pursuing a character’s truth. Throughout the years, theatre has been an immensely important creative outlet for me, and the confidence I have found on stage has translated in my real life, making me a stronger person. As I pursue higher education in this field, I am excited at the prospect of continuing my studies at the University of Michigan, and being able to take advantage of all the opportunities I am so passionate about.
The first theatrical production I was ever involved in as a tech crew member, happened by pure accident. At the end of the school day, a group of friends whisked me away to their drama club meeting, and at the end of the week I was the only member of that group that remained. That accident was the genesis of a brand new passion. From starting off as an average stage hand to becoming a full-fledged member of the high-school tech program, I was hooked for life.
I’ve always been interested in the field of medicine. When I was being born, I almost died, being saved only by the ingenuity of a Nurse Day for whom my middle name is dedicated to. Above all else, I want to have an impact on the quality of life for others, and I think the University of Pennsylvania is one of, if not the, best ways to do that. Its bioengineering department is consistently ranked to be the most rigorous in the field, and I can handle rigor.
College , to me, isn’t just another 4 years of school that I do because everyone else is doing it. No, a higher education is me taking full advantage of the opportunities before me. Before immigrating to America college, would have been a pipe dream, but now, it is an imminent reality. Therefore, I have spent every year in the American education system striving to be the very best version of me because I know how lucky I am to have this opportunity, and college will be no different. Since I am an immigrant, a child of parents that worked so hard to bring me here, I want to go to college not only for myself, but for my entire family, both near and far.
My enthusiasm for aerospace began after attending a presentation from BAE Systems about their manufacturing programmes, namely their aircraft . Aircraft that oppose the conventional laws of aviation, or exceed the frontier of human innovation, are beyond doubt one of the marvels of our technological advances. I believe pursuing a career in aerospace will complement my determination and dedication to advance my understanding of applied physics and mathematics. My passion was emboldened by the government's commitment to partner and fund the UK aerospace industry to help young people, like myself, to build a career in aerospace. Currently there is a shortage of engineers in the UK, this inspires me to become part of the next generation of engineers with an aim to establish a world-leading industry in aerospace and aeronautics, and to exceed the boundaries of engineering.
Growth is necessary for successful students and the desire to learn should be a powerful driving force for those who intend on advancing to professional programs. Challenges are important for self-improvement, development, and overall growth. Through growth and challenge, I was able to change my study habits and become the student that I am today. I allowed science to change who I am as a student and I intend to pursue my dreams of becoming a doctor and continue using science to help others.
If someone asked me where I am going to be in ten years, this would be my answer. I will have a great, high-paying job, and beautiful wife and family, and a nice sports car parked in front of my lovely house. When I look into the future, I see myself being successful and happy. Even though I always pictured myself this way, I never worried too much about how I would get there. I feel the Suffolk University can lay the groundwork for making these dreams into reality.
Introduction: This is the point in my life when I truly realize who I want to become and what I have to do to achieve it. Applying to UW-Madison is a priority for me. My primary goal is to get a food science BS, and then continue my studies in the field of pharmacy. The reason I have chosen UW is because this educational establishment is one of the top schools on the territory of the United States of America and I am hundred percent confident that I will get the knowledge that is required to become a real professional here. It is the place where the “seeds” of my professional aspirations can find the perfect soil to grow properly in. My personal efforts and the educational base of UW will become the key to my successful
From a young age I have been captivated by the incredible creatures that inhabit our aquatic ecosystems. In primary school, my class was tasked with presenting solo talks on aquatic creatures. I chose to do my talk on basking sharks due to them being the second largest fish. After listening to all of my peers, I was further intrigued by all of the different creatures that inhabit our waters. I grew up reading books.
I was raised in an environment where my parents — a physician and a molecular biologist — freely discussed scientific developments, moral questions and current events, encouraging me to have my own opinions. These discussions sparked my fascination for STEM subjects. In school, I have taken the most rigorous courses and have been involved in Science Olympiad since I was eleven, competing in events including Anatomy, Heredity, Disease Detectives, Protein Modeling, and Forensics. My parents supported me as I began to experience gender bias in STEM subjects and inspired me to do my best. This motivated me to become class president and principal flutist in the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. While the environment I grew up in contributed to
An experience that has influenced my decision to apply to the College of Human Ecology has been my science classes. Throughout these classes, I have noticed the human aspects of science interest me the most. To further my interest I took human anatomy and physiology as well as healthcare science classes. In my human anatomy and physiology class, I was fascinated learning about body structures and then being able to see and dissect real ones. My health care science classes were very involved and taught me basic skills that gave me the inspiration to pursue a career in healthcare.