Hard Work Research Paper

Coming from a Mexican immigrant family I have learned to recognize since a very young age that because of the status that my parents are placed in they cannot pursue a better future like the one I want. I have been given the opportunity to challenge myself with obtaining a higher education than just high school itself. My parents have demonstrated to me through their hard work that I have to value this opportunity unless I want to end up with low paying job. My life long dedication comes from seeing my parents make sacrifices in order for my education to continue.

I was told, at the age of thirteen, that the U.S. was the land of opportunities. My parents came here from Peru, so we could pursue the American dream. Despite the challenges encountered, while incorporating into a new society, my parents constantly encouraged me to overcome any difficulties. They taught me the value of hard work, which is necessary to achieve my goals. Watching my parents work long hours in menial labor jobs for the past 11 years, has inspired me to strive for a professional education.

Growing up as the child of parents who immigrated to the United States and being an immigrant myself, I realize the challenges that we continue to face. The current political stance on immigration in the United States of America is not in our favor, but regardless I see the U.S as the land of opportunity compared to the town I left behind in Xochipala, Guerrero. Being an undocumented student can be perceived as negative thing by others, but coming to the United States, has made me the responsible, ambitious, resilient, sagacious, and loquacious young man I am today.

I came to this point of my life through an untraditional path. I was born in the southern Mexican peninsula to a hard working single mother. From an early age I learned the value of work. I began cleaning windshields at stoplights and polishing shoes when I was seven, primarily to help my mother keep my older sister in school. At the age of twelve my father offered to bring me to the U.S. to learn English and one day return to Mexico having mastered this precious skill. Although life as an undocumented migrant was filled with obstacles, false starts and uncertainty, I remained steady and I never abandon my dreams.

My parents moved to the United States when I was a toddler. They had to leave their country because of economic instabilities. They came here to seek opportunities that they could not in Ecuador. They proved to me that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. My ambition in academics is a way of proving to my family that I can accomplish my goals.

Growing up from a Caribbean background, moving to America and getting a better life has always been a strong influence for me, it has taught me that there are a lot of opportunities here, in America, that I should appreciate and that I should try and tackle headfirst. From seeing my parents stress the importance of knowledge and education, to seeing some of my family members waste their time and not become anything of their selves, I have a special look at both sides of how coming to America, the land of opportunity, can make or break you. This influences me to strive and take any opportunity that can help me become a more knowledgeable and woke individual and use it to my advantage.

Ever since I was a kid, my parents always talk about the hardship they went through to get here. From a house with ten siblings, no electricity, and barely any food, my dad manage to escape poverty and support his family by pursuing his passion in electronics. With his passion, he went to high school without an elementary education and barley passed. Afterwards he went directly into the workforce and continue to educate himself until how he is today.

Immigrants like everyone else, seek the American dream of prosperity and future opportunity. When my parents left their home country, they came to the United States seeking a dream. Their American dream was not to gain wealth; it was to give their sons and daughters the opportunity to dream for themselves. The sacrifices made by my parents changed every aspect of their lives and shaped the direction of mine. They opened the doors of opportunity for the ensuing generations, allowing their children and grandchildren to be able to overcome barriers once deemed impossible. Having been impacted by the sacrifices made by

I was born in Paris, France, to two young parents who already had two boys, in a one bedroom apartment that was already out of financial reach. Six weeks later, my parents moved to America in search of a better life, and although it took years of barely any food on the table and my father walking two miles to and from a bus stop for an hour long commute to the city every single day, we did land on the American Dream, white picket fences and all.

Do you want to do good in school? What if you got paid for having good grade? In order for students to get good grades, they must have honors. Honors are students with 80% or higher. If a student received a reward for having good grades they would work harder to get good marks which then they would get paid. They would be more motivated to work for a reward which in this case is cash. If the work harder and are more motivated they will have better grades making them more prepared for the future. If students got paid for good grades students would try harder, they would be more motivated which would better prepare them for the future.

In the United States, starting salaries for teachers who have completed a four-year degree are far lower compared to many other professions, which also require a four-year degree. In most states, teachers must undergo testing and other rigorous certification requirements, but they are given the same consideration or status as beginning professionals in other areas. Although attractive incentives are offered, the compensation does not compare to the long hours of work and schooling required for a teaching career.

I believe I would make a good RCS member because I am hardworking, and committed. Usually on the weekends and on school breaks I work with my dad. He is in the construction business, building houses or fixing them. Making me experienced with tools and hard work. Lastly, I am committed to my hobbies. I was part of the same soccer team for 6 years. I did not miss a practice and was at every game.

Cooper once said, “Identity cannot be found or fabricated but emerges from within when one has the courage to let go”(Cooper). An interest in a person is really important, since it is what it defines them. My interest are being a hard worker, finishing what I started, and focusing in school.

I Imagine that you are waking up in the best mood, one you have never had; you’re feeling really great and actually really happy. It is because you know that in this simple day you can do a lot of things, and also you realize that today is not your day off. And then you ask, why am I so available to attend too many things? The answer obviously is that you are working right now just 6 hours every day. But getting back to the reality (I know it sucks), we are still working between 8/12 hours per day and those long workdays are absorbing our time to do more things than just work. Look at me, I’m a clearly example that the work can consume your time so bad. When my days off arrive I just have time to do