Moving To The World: A Personal Analysis

My childhood was split over two different and unique cultures. This special upbringing presented me with challenges that lead me to continually reflect on my life and identity throughout my childhood. I had to adapt to different educational systems as my family moved back and forth between Syria and the United States. However, that only motivated me to work harder and seize the opportunities that surrounded me at every point of my life. I learned to treat obstacles and hardships as chances for growth and development.

People need to think about how their actions affect other people. There are certain ways to deal with issues such as the so-called discrimination and oppressed in the United States and not put down this country as a whole. If you don’t agree with how things are done no one is keeping you here, there is always a way to leave and I’m not pointing that at any one race. If you are willing to disrespect this country, what it stands for, and all the lives lost to give us freedom. I have very many family members that are in the Army, Airforce, and Marines that I respect more than anything. I don’t really want to go into the military, they volunteered and many men and woman volunteer every day. That to me deserves

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.

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 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.

Living as a military dependent has changed my perception of the world. Since I have lived in many different places and experience different cultures, I have been able to develop a better global understanding. I understand that people around the world are all different

Freedom...sounds like such a simple idea.  The United States is the greatest country in the world and I have the honor of living in one of its most beautiful areas.  Northeastern Tennessee is full of beautiful mountains, recreational lakes and proud people. I would like to accept the challenges and sacrifices faced by our service men and women, and, in doing so, proudly represent those people who have done so much for me. I would quickly accept the opportunity to serve our great nation and to help protect our freedoms as our veterans have done in the past.  My interest in serving our country, specifically by attending a service academy, started at a young age.  I attended an air show and toured a battleship while my family was on vacation,

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.

From this experience I learned how much I enjoy being the voice of thoses who do not have the privilege to speak for themselves. Being an activist was something I didn’t expect to become. Eventually, this experience has lead me to advocated the rights for the LGBTQ community and undocumented immigrants. Even though I am a minority, I understand that there are other people who are less privileged than me, consequently this has inspired me to fight for them whenever they are being

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

People in the American military that fight in wars, train, and even die, do it to defend their country, and our nation’s future. I believe that since the military do so much to protect our rights we should take the opportunity and use them. For example North Korea has a communist government, they are restricted from doing most things without permission. In America we have, Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion, etc. And most of the time we take it for granted.

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 of what my dad accomplished while he was in the service. He moved up in rank fast and often during his time. He was in the 82nd airborne a prestigious outfit in the United States army. It is my experience that things are not always what they seem especially I will explain how the United States army combined with technology set the course for my family construct.

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

As a child in the United States you are given the idea that freedom is what we fight for. This is the backdrop given to us all, but the reality behind it just gets a whole lot bigger. The film “Why we Fight” by Eugene Jarecki effectively incorporates the opinions of civilians, government officials, media, and the others on the other side of the mirror including videos of Middle East debacles while also adding in important facts on the military-industrial complex. Jarecki included video clips of the responses given when civilians were asked why we fight. Many of the younger ones had the idea that the United States fights for freedom and liberty, but as the age number increased the confidence in their responses decreased.