My Expected Future Self : My Search For The Future

Being one of the only Mexican families in my neighborhood with my father definitely standing out, we received a lot of egregious comments and hateful eyes. Day after day we made sure to strive through this no matter what, and I had an epiphany which eventually led to a want to change the political stance in the world, and the idea that racism doesn't exist. Instead of hate, I decided to try to change the ideas of those around me, and realize that through their harsh words were teachings I could use to further improve my knowledge of the human brain and society as a whole. As years went by, more and more minorities began to inhabit my neighborhood, and as I began to befriend them, I heard their stories, the injustices done unto them, and the importance of motivation and perseverance.  Just like my father, their success stories were lined with failure, racism, and eventually the ability to overcome the problems that faced them. With this, I understood failure as a gift to the human race, and I became a scholar in historic teachings. I became the president of World Quest, leading my team in Junior year to a top 10 finish and Senior year to another top 10 finish, being both the captain and

Growing up I have always had huge goals set for myself and I have had a lot of obstacles that have had a big impact on where I want to go in life. Those obstacles made me realize that maybe I can be different my life and that lead me to where I am today, senior year at Mountain View High School. I’m Caroline Kalcheff, and this is how I used my past issues to develop my future goals and dreams.

In the past 16 years of my life, I never could come up with an answer to the question “who is Dudley?”. I struggled with finding out who I was and what my future had in store for me. When someone would ask me what my career choice would be, I was always at a loss for words. However, today, though I still may not have chosen what others would call a “dream job”, my objective stays the same and it’s to grow, strive and to never settle for less in order to discover what profession is most suitable for me. “Education is the key” is what my parents always tell me. Growing up in a Haitian household, I had to abide by the three L’s “legliz, Lekol, Lakay” which meant “church, school, home”. At one point of my life, I hated those rules because I believed

I understood that is good to be different and that I can not forget where I come from, I do not look the same as everyone else and my culture has taught me many important traits that are not always shared by Americans. Hispanic heritage means embracing the past and the present and honoring where we come from. It is my job to make sure that my Colombian culture is not lost or forgotten by me or my family. I have inherited the willingness to work hard and dedicate myself to helping others; these are important Hispanic characteristics that have been instilled from my parents and grandparents. This is why I greatly wish to become a Therapist. I feel a strong sense of responsibility to help others and to use my Hispanic heritage and Spanish-speaking fluency to honor the culture I come from. It helps define who we are and what we believe in, and although I will be attend college in the US, I will not forget where I come from or what I stand for as I work towards achieving my

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

My name is Lin Marie Michelle Flores, I did not have to deal with gangs but I had to deal with the color of my skin. My parents are both from Mexico. They both came to the states as teenagers and met here in Los Angeles. I am the youngest out of four and the only girl. I was born and raised in Los Angeles with my parents and siblings. To some I had a privileged education, to me it was an education provided by working class parents. Both my parents worked hard to give me a good education. My father was the first minority to graduate from Saint Bernard High School, an immigrant who struggled to do his best to educate himself. My mother came to the United States as a young teenager. She did not finish High School in the pursuit of the “American Dream.” My dad became a LAPD officer and my mother had her own housekeeping business. Both my parents worked hard to give their children the opportunities they did not have, thus providing a private education for their children.

I was determined to find meaning and success within the hyphen of Afghan-American. I played for the golf team, despite being the only minority on the team. I ran and was elected to student government. I participated in the community through volunteering at a community center, and working at a pharmacy and a golf club. From all of this, I slowly saw positivity in my situation. My parents came to this country as refugees, hopeful that the land of hope would open its arms to them, and while I’ve faced challenges, the obstacles placed in front of me only added to my appreciation. It has led me to consider that while I face adversity because of my unchangeable identity, I must take advantage of the mobility college can give

For many years my mother and I relocated as many as three times a year and we depended on government assistance to keep us afloat. Upon moving to North Carolina and gaining financial stability I made it a personal goal to serve others just like me. The truth about where I came from is an essential key to determine where I will go, and so I share my story with everyone.During my junior year of high school I was inducted into the National Honor Society. During the induction I lit the candle symbolizing leadership. Unbeknownst to me I was creating my destiny and months later I became the President of my school’s chapter. Being a teenager there are but so many things I can do and I struggled to understand the fact that I cannot do everything-- not yet. I sought inspiration to handle my cognitive dissonance from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. who stated “If I cannot do great things, I will do small things in a great way.” As a future student, I dedicate every fiber of my being to embody Howard’s core values. I hope to serve as yet another representation of excellence and walk in the footsteps of many great leaders before me in the path to

As I have blossomed into the individual I am today I have developed a significantly different outlook from most of my peers. My mother migrated from Colombia to the United States because she wanted to create a better life for my older brother and me. Her journey inspires me and it a journey which many individuals with Latino backgrounds have to undergo to have the polity to give their children education possibilities. The sacrifice that my mother and those like her have bared have revealed to me the importance of what it means to work hard. As a family of immigrants I have developed an appreciation for those close to me. Living in the United States I see my grandparents and all of my siblings every two years, I understand what it is too mean

I envision graduating from Guilford, receiving my degree than pursuing a job that makes me happy and is financially stabilizing. I also identify as a bisexual white women who grew up in an upper middle class. I have struggled to adjust to society’s viewpoints and my family’s opinions. I can see how these pieces are both relatable to my life because I see where the issues arise in my lifetime that are similar to their U.S transition but different because we all share different

This won’t be your typical essay about being a poor Hispanic girl from a small town, living in a single- parent household in need of money to pursue her dreams in college. In this essay, I’m going to let you know something deeper, a better look into who I am. Even though the way that I grew up obviously molded a part of me, like my independence, determination, and leadership, it’s not the only thing someone should see me to be. There’s many things that have made me who I currently am, including programs such as Upward Bound, clubs, and sports at my high school. Upward Bound for me has been a really inspirational, fun, and an overall great experience.

Since my transfer orientation at UCR, I was interested in getting involved with the Chicano students Program. It was the main organization that I felt connected to. Fortunately I had the opportunity to intern at CSP, it has been one of the greatest experience of my collage years. I am so proud of my self of getting out there and doing something for our college campus. This quarter I discovered skills that I had hidden, before this internship I didn’t now some skills that I had hidden. I have always been and introvert student but was hoping to get my extrovert side and have learned that I do have it. I am proud to say that Spring 2016 internship has been one of the best experiences.

“The Product of Immigrant Parents” One of the proudest achievements of my life is having the opportunity to continue my education at a college level, despite the fact that the odds were against me, through dedication and commitment I was able to channel it in a motivational manner. Throughout my life, I have constantly struggled with the being a Latina in a predominately white institution, my chances of prospering were limited-being also weighed down by my economic status. By my senior of high school, I was forced to deal with my financial situation and consider the possibility of not being able to further my educational career. Being a diligent worker, I was determined to channel my frustration in a manner that would benefit my educational

As I began studying here at Seattle University, I was aware of my career goals, yet I did not know the academic path that would lead me to them. My career goals were not focused towards a specific discipline, as all I intended to pursue was a career that would contribute to the improvement of my native Hawaiian community. As the school year progressed, I joined student organizations such as hall council and gained leadership positions. In hall council, we were responsible for addressing the needs and desires of our fellow student residents in order to unify our dorm hall community. This experience allowed me to realize that I enjoy fulfilling the needs of others and contributing to the community. Being a part of hall council also reminded me

I have attained my citizenship to the United States. The foundation of this country has been the access to opportunities for its young citizenry. Because of this critical opportunity I have been given to be able to continue to pursue my education, I know that I will tackle it with the same desire and tenacity I have done the last four years. It is because of my experiences that I have learned that as we navigate our challenges we must remain focused and positive. I believe that no matter the challenges I have experienced, I still have a vision: that vision is that I am going to give my all to become a successful Latina. I believe my hard work and determination will take me to where I want to go. In short, as I close this chapter of my life and begin this next chapter—attending and succeeding in college—I believe that effort, sacrifice, and determination will continue to be critical principles to my