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

The most influential people to have during a lifetime should have distinct characteristics. Those traits are essential to becoming a multifaceted person. My family has assisted in my growth and thought process over the years. It is a privilege to have such a group of knowledgeable individuals accessible to me. My family has given me the discernment of encouragement, financial management, and spirituality.

My family is like a military unit. My father is our general, commanding and guiding us; my mother is our drill sergeant, training us in the ways of the Force; and finally, my brothers and I are the cadets, representing the future of the unit. My family has strong military ties, which makes me have the particular outlook on family I do, I believe. Families are similar to military units, using training as bonding, and rules to keep order while instilling a sense of purpose.

All of my life all I ever wanted was to be accepted by my family. Both families said negative things about me all the time. My mother’s side of the family would say things like, “oh, she is crazy just like her father’s side”. In other words they were saying I was mentally challenged and had behavioral health problems. That was something I didn’t see, understand nor did I know anything about. Then my father’s side of the family would say things like, “oh, she is just like her mother’s side a whore sleeping around with men”. We know now where that came from because my father was married to someone else when I was conceived. Oh well, it is what it is.

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

Over the summer, I put my own values above my family’s for the first time. This led to my decision to move out and begin crafting my own life by making choices that I give myself. My family would no longer be making my decisions for me. In response, my father felt as though his values should be placed above mine. He was so upset that one of the things he said to me was, “I am extremely disappointed in you.” His remark only furthered my decision to leave; I had recognized that my personal values were more important than family values.

Talking about family has different meanings for me. As life goes on, I have come to discover

My parents have had quite a number of jobs in their lifetime. My dad, when he was younger, used to work at his family restaurant as the waiter and the kitchen porter, which is someone who is in charge for general cleaning. In high school, he had a countless number of jobs. He was his school’s janitor, a brick maker, a community bus driver, an ice-cream factory worker, a pizza delivery boy, and a car inspector. He is currently a mailman and he has been working as one for seventeen years. My mother was a seamstress when she was a stay-at-home mom and had to nurse me when I was a baby. Now, my mother is a nail technician and a nail salon.

We all have grandparents, but mine are an especially are a big part of my family. Our grandparents do not live close to us, so it’s great when we get to see them. It's especially tough since our family is so far apart. Family is the most important thing to our family. This time was an especially important to our family for a number of reasons.

We all have grandparents, but mine is an especially are a big part of my family. Our grandparents do not live close to us, so it’s great when we get to see them. It's especially tough since our family is so far apart. Family is the most important thing in our family. This time was an especially important to our family for a number of reasons.

Since the day I was born, my family has always been there for me. But it wasn’t until a few years ago that I’ve genuinely had more appreciation for them. As of today, my love and appreciation continues to grow.

“When are you going to start dressing like a girl, J?” I laughed “When the Pelicans trade Anthony Davis.” “Come on Jada you will never get a boyfriend dressing like that.” I rolled my eyes, Emma could be so annoying at times, when will she realize basketball is my passion, my life. Emma was almost always wearing a dress Emma was short and she had long, flowing blond hair and brown eyes, she also had skin as white as the moon. I on the other hand had long black dreads, and blue eyes. My Mom was white and my Dad is black making me bi-racial. I was also extremely tall. My Dad was the one who introduced me to basketball, he works as a trainer at the New Orleans Pelicans practice facility. Though I’m not sure if my father works still, I rarely

My family is deemed to be what is referenced as a nuclear family. A father, mother, and their offspring biological and adopted living together under one household. My family was of low socioeconomic status and due to this position, we were raised in a low-income neighborhood. However, that did not affect how my mother and father reared their family. I am the third child in a family of five. My role in the family was that of a helper to my mother of household duties and a caretaker of my younger siblings. My parents did a wonderful job of nurturing my siblings and myself by providing a faith -based

As a member of a hispanic family there are many rules that the children of the family have to follow because that is the way the hispanic families do in order to raise the children for them to be successful or have a good future of their own. In my case, both of my parents love me and they raise the best they could do and I am grateful for it because they have always been by my side since day one of my life. They taught me the good behavior that all person should have, they demonstrated me virtues and responsibilities I had to carry since a young age because I am the eldest children in the family of four siblings. It never bother me to be the eldest because taking care of the youngest members was an easy task for me. Yet, as many families

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.