Moving To The World: A Personal Analysis

From the time I was born until the age of twelve, my family struggled with the basic necessities of life. My father worked endless hours in a factory, and yet somehow came home with a smile on his face. As a young kid, I never knew we were struggling. The thought had never occurred to me. As I got older I started to realize that my single father was working his life away to care and provide for his two little girls. He completely put aside his well-being because as long as his girls were cared for, nothing else mattered. Life was never easy, but as a young adult today, I have come to accept that my background has been a prerequisite for greatness, for it is our backgrounds that define who we are. The way we are raised, the way we are taught to believe, and the way we are taught to act, make us who we are today.

My entire life I have been surrounded by United States patriots. As a kid, every morning I would watch my dad put on his air force uniform and leave our house to make a difference in the world. My dad is not alone. With 1,300,000 service members in the US military spread throughout the globe, these people serve to protect and defend freedom the countries they are stationed in. In the words of Vishwas Chavan, “Life is a balancing act. While we have all the rights to be in freedom, peace, harmony and bliss; we do have a responsibility to ensure that others too enjoy their own freedom, peace, harmony and bliss.” This fierce sense of responsibility has been engraved into who I am and will forever be, a patriot both in and out of uniform.

I was raised in a third world country where only few people living in major cities had access to health care, whereas the majority residing in suburbs and rural areas struggled to find a doctor. I believe that health care should be accessible to everyone regardless of his or her

I can apply this new knowledge to my own personal life, by realizing that people come from a variety of different backgrounds. One background is not superior to another background. It is important to be accepting of where people come from, and to not judge them based on their culture. That knowledge can be currently carried out into my professional life, as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). When caring for my residents, I should never be judgmental of their physical or mental conditions. Everyone is at a different point in their lives, and it is important to comfort people along their lifelong journey. This experience changed my opinion of different cultures by making me more aware of the poverty that East Asian counties face. I never knew that the Philippines was among the top poverty-stricken countries in East Asia. Going forward, I will use that information to make a bigger effort to give back to people in the Philippines, especially in times of disaster.

As I have had the opportunity to meet with kids from other countries, I realize the importance of the freedoms we have in the United States. I am proud to know that I live in a country where we not only recognize these freedoms, but feel a responsibility to help defend those who are persecuted around the world. I truly believe that our freedoms being upheld is important to my generation not only in America, but everywhere.

The Uncomfortable Truths About War The uncomfortable truths that people must confront when dealing with war is endless. War not only affects the troops that are fighting but it affects the people trying to make a living in that area. The popular war, World War Two caused the German industry to collapse, there were bombings and housing stocks decreased. The victims of war can be affected physically and mentally by all the tragedies they face, whether they be fighting in the war or just living through it. The truths that come with war can be unbearable and tragic to nations but they cannot be avoided. These uncomfortable truths that war brings about do not only affect the country but also the people themselves.

As a child, I knew I wanted to be in the military and defend freedom and the constitutional rights of the United States of America. After visiting the Air Force and Naval Academies my first three years of high school, I realized the education and training are unparalleled. As I toured these facilities and spoke with Airmen and Midshipmen each place gave me a special feeling of home and a true sense of belonging. From the bonds that are formed to the feeling of accomplishment of getting through a rigorous academic and physical four years together. I realized how important that bond and can become. This confirmed for me what I already knew that I belong among these amazing future leaders. The few that are chosen for these prestigious schools receive the best education and the training to lead soldiers on and off the battlefield.

Young people that have to serve in the military may not like their country. Some people in foreign countries disagree with their way of life. Many try to escape to a country that will give them freedom and get them away from their harsh lifestyle. The families in these countries do not believe in the way their government is being run. Therefore, they do not want to risk their life for a country that has never gave them happiness and will never give back to them. Even some people do not believe in fighting at all.

It was a hot summer day, as my mentor Juan Castillo-Alvarado was supporting me as we walked into the LAUSD board meeting. There stood friendly police officers with their badges and handguns, they scanned us for precaution. I then proceeded to a wide room with a camera

America was founded upon, and continues to be defined by, remarkable leaders. Without the brilliant guidance and tireless dedication of generations of these men and women, it is possible that our country would not be the renowned nation it is today. The ideals and values that these leaders exemplified, and what our country has accomplished under their direction, has inspired me; I,too, am devoted to expanding and defending this nation’s greatness through my leadership. This desire, paired with my passion for the military, is what has, and continues to, motivate me to attend a U.S. service academy. Furthermore, my country has provided me with access to exceptional opportunities, education, and freedoms; a bestowal of far greater value than

My great-grandfather, fought with every drop of sweat he had against the regime that was bringing us down, just so his children and I could live peacefully. My family was living through his legacy, fighting for our country, so I, and children like myself, can have a happy childhood, and then a well-informed life, giving us the ability to think for ourselves and choose. Something that they were deprived

These days America is full of controversy there seems to be separation in almost everything. One thing about American culture that brings everyone together is the United States military. We love the men and women who serve in our armed forces. As a child, I was filled with pride because

My father has served twenty-two years in the United States Air Force. The Military has undoubtedly had the greatest impact on who I am today. From the moral expectations I cling to, to the way I communicate with my peers. Within the time my father was active-duty we had been moved a seemingly inconceivable amount of times. I was born in

Growing up in a military family is a tough way of life. My father is in the military, which has forced my family and me to move every two to three years. He has also deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, occasionally, for over a year. The media has highlighted the

Being a Vietnamese-American girl has given me the opportunity to learn about, not just one, but two different countries’ histories. In Vietnam, my mom had to undergo several trials and tribulations because of a communist government overtaking her country. At 8 years old, she and her family were forced to flee their home and face, what seemed to them like, a completely unknown world. My mom had to live on a boat, without