Personal Statement : My Family

History is my academic passion -- specifically the archeological and genealogical bases of individuals and families. But setting aside bones, genetics, and all that fun evidence, I also love to study the more anecdotal past and present situation of a family: where they've lived, what they've done, and how they've done it. Studying my own family, i've found that neither of my parents, or my soon to be step-dad has obtained a degree, and with my older brother choosing the armed forces route, I'm left to navigate on my own and chart new territory for my family -- I will be the first to get a college degree. Hopefully my choice will influence my younger sibling to also pursue her goals. I believe by making this decision, to be the first to

different about this family when compared to mine, and that I would give anything to be a part of

My family is anything but ordinary, but it is this uniqueness that has shaped me into the person I am today.  I grew up in an Indian family of 9...yes 9! It’s not that I have 6 other siblings; alongside my parents and older brother Jaineel, I also live with my aunt, uncle, two cousins, and grandfather. Indian tradition calls for the sons of the family to care after their parents when married, so my dad and and his brother deemed the best way to fulfill this role is to have a joint family with their father, wives, and children. My cousins, Annika and Zuri, have been by my side since day one and are truly considered my sisters.  Living with so many people had changed me for the better; I have learned to greatly appreciate the love, support, and

Through our values, heritage,and traditions, my family has created who I am today. Although we can be loud and crazy, we are also loving and have each other's back!

When I first moved to New York as a newly-arrived immigrant nine years ago, I was amazed, among other things, at the diversity and opportunities that I observed around me. It was equally shocking, as I underwent the process of becoming a New Yorker, to see the uneven geographical spread of these great opportunities throughout the city. Specifically, I am speaking of the disadvantages of children in low income neighborhoods with higher crime rates than surrounding areas.

Sports provide a reason to hang out with other people who enjoy watching, analyzing and cheering for the same teams. In the midst of a game, “you have guys hugging each other, cursing at the ref, and bonding by sharing a sense of commonality,” observes Edward Hirt, PhD., a professor of psychology at Indiana University. Even marriages, can benefit, too; nearly half of relationships get a positive boost from watching sports together (Kirchheimer, 2012, p.295). With social events centered on sports, it’s not just the shared sports, but the other shared areas of life that people happily talk about. Even commercial breaks can be a fun source of laughs and stories. Sports provide a way for new friendships to be forged and old friendships to be strengthened. Sharing good times together and developing friendships with fellow sports fans can increase happiness, which non-sports fans may not

Family is a word that cannot be defined by a dictionary but only by the person who experiences their own deeper meaning of the word. My family’s culture is one of many but unique nonetheless. The typical loud mouth Italian family is a stereotype mine fits perfectly, although some stereotypes are perceived negatively some are quite the opposite. My Italian family is based off discipline, respect, and religion, all of which are a popular stereotype I’m all too familiar with. Learning appropriate manners and acting mature was a priority since the youngest age in my family. There were no excuses for childish behavior or any acceptable reason why my chores weren’t done without any punishment involved. This mindset applied to more than just

I began my college education with a desire to become a pediatrician and ending with a degree in Family Studies, with a focus in Crisis Management. As with both aspirations it has always been about helping children. Upon graduation I obtained a position as a Forensic Interviewer with the Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County. Working with this agency fulfilled a part of my passion, however being away from my infant son at the time was heart wrenching. My husband and I chose for me to stay home during the early years of my children. While I stayed home I provided summer and after school care to a few families for 7 years and I realized, even more so, how I love being available to children in their various life stages. For the past 4 years

Most families do not fit the ideals of the nuclear family, so we can relate to these abnormal relationships. These group of friends

families show the nuclear family of today. They experience day to day worries and concerns

I grew up in a small village in Mexico where there were no health care professionals. My grandmother was one of the women in the village who would take care of the sick. The knowledge and wisdom she gained over the years was passed on to my mother. One day, I remember my mother asking me to accompany her. It was late at night, all of the dogs would bark at us as we walked by, and I did not know where we were going. We came to the house of a sick child. It was then, I realized that my mother had been asked to come and give the child medicine. The privilege of getting to help the child get well again gave me a sense of accomplishment. What we had done there guided me to strive for something that would give me that same sense of accomplishment. In 1996, my family and I got the opportunity to move to the United States. As a little girl, I did not understand how such a sad and difficult goodbye would bring me to a better future. A place that has brought me closer, than I had ever thought, to accomplishing my dream of becoming a pharmacist. I am grateful for of all of the opportunities that living and studying in the United States has brought.

I have grown up in an American, Caucasian, middle-class family of five. My parents have been married for 29 years and have two daughters and a son. My sister is 27, my brother is 25, and I am 20. My family has had many great experiences, but has also faced various challenges. Throughout our different experiences, our family dynamic has developed.

My family has always been supportive of my actions, which I believe has helped influence my behavior. My mom is my number one supporter. It is learning from her that has shaped my continued academic pursuit despite my grief. I have a hard time making decisions and majority of the time I relay on my family to help me make decisions. My mother has always taught me to be my own person. This means to think, speak, and act unique. I have lived by this saying for many years. As a child growing up I tried to fit in with the popular students in my high school, but now after seeing that backfire, I only can and will be the best me that I can be. The mistakes that I have made my lying to my mother when I was younger, have shaped my desire to tell my mom the truth. Growing up my mom was always one sided. It was always don’t do this and don’t do that and if you do not abide by such rules then you would be disciplined. This made me as a child not want to be open with my mom and sneak behind her back. Now as an adult, my relationship with my mom has changed. I do not lie to her, I come to her with all of my problems, and I depend on her perhaps too much to make some of my decisions. With the passing of my boyfriend, my mom has been the person that I depend on. When I am having a bad day or schools beginning to become too much for me, I think about everything that she has instilled in me about God and have applied that to my life which makes things 100% better. I believe my

No one can’t meet a family like mine’s. My family is well diversified. Every family member plays an important role in all my family’s lives. In my family, there are four people: my father, my mother, my little brother and me. My father is one who brings money home and is also responsible for organizing and planning family trips. My mother is the one who is in charge for making meals and makes sure everyone eats at the appropriate times. My little brother is the pet of the family. He actually doesn’t have any responsibilities, for he’s the pet. I am the rock of support in my family. I always go beyond my parents’ expectations. I also support my younger cousins and little brother, by being a role model that they can look up to. Another

INTRO: (1) As Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” He also said, “ All the adversity I’ve had in my life all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.” (2) I Vanessa Hoene personally haven 't had many troubles in my life. (3) But when I did my family was there to help me. (4) Today I will be talking to you about my family, future career and goals, and my favorite things to do.