My parents have said to work hard and do my best in school. I never understood why until I got older. The reason they told me to do my best in school was because they wanted me to think about school and my future. Both of my parents didn't get the chance to go to college. They both came to the United States looking for what most people come to the United States for ‘The American Dream’, they wanted a place where they could raise their children and find a stable job. Well, what they had planned didn't work out. They found physically demanding jobs with low wages. I watched as they came home tired and stressed. Even through all the hardships they still maintained a positive attitude. They have pushed me to obtain better grades and to succeed in school, they want me to have the opportunity to go to college and
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I had known only Spanish as it was the only language spoken in my house. In school, I had a tough time learning English. The place I struggled with the most was reading, for the longest time I struggled and stressed over learning how to read. Even though my parents didn't know how to read themselves, they would sit down with me and listen to me read. I am glad that I had that experience because of that I learned how to speak and write English. Now I know how to speak two languages and that has helped me immensely in my life. I have met different people from a variety of cultures that speak the same language.
The Mexican culture has been part of my life. The people, food, music, and the celebrations have been a component of my life from a young age.I grew up in a family oriented home, I have learned so much from all my family. Being Hispanic has pushed me to prove people that I am a hard worker and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish my goals. Being Hispanic has given me a family that supports and cares for me no matter what. I am proud of being Hispanic it has shaped who I am as a person
I had known only Spanish as it was the only language spoken in my house. In school, I had a tough time learning English. The place I struggled with the most was reading, for the longest time I struggled and stressed over learning how to read. Even though my parents didn't know how to read themselves, they would sit down with me and listen to me read. I am glad that I had that experience because of that I learned how to speak and write English. Now I know how to speak two languages and that has helped me immensely in my life. I have met different people from a variety of cultures that speak the same language.
The Mexican culture has been part of my life. The people, food, music, and the celebrations have been a component of my life from a young age.I grew up in a family oriented home, I have learned so much from all my family. Being Hispanic has pushed me to prove people that I am a hard worker and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish my goals. Being Hispanic has given me a family that supports and cares for me no matter what. I am proud of being Hispanic it has shaped who I am as a person