Being the first generation of my family to graduate from high school and attend college has been one of my major goals throughout my life. I was born on September 21, 1992 in Mexico City but raised in San Diego since the age of four. My mother was only sixteen years old when she had me raising me as a single mother, my mom has sacrificed her life to put a roof over my head. My childhood has not been easy, since I was a little girl I had to face many obstacles that has shaped me to become the person that I am today. Having depression, being an undocumented student and not having the prencess of my father are several challenges that I have gone through.With the help of professionals and my family I have learned to overcome this difficult challenges.
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The experience that I have had has been overwhelming on several occasions I felt that I was on a roller coaster.Along the way I have meet people that have inspired me to continue my journey. My goal is to graduate with a Master 's degree in social work and work in a school setting. At a very young age I knew that I wanted to become a social worker, I have always made an effort to help people. One way that I have been able to do this is by giving back to my community by becoming a volunteer in several non-profit organizations. Doing community service has been a major part of my life, I was only eleven years of age when I started to volunteer. As a social worker I hope that one day I can help people and provided those in need with the proper resource to be successful. In order to accomplish this goal I must first educate myself and be culture competence.
In conclusion, I must admit that my life has been a roller coaster ride, but somehow I’ve been able to manage my life. Growing up has not been easy, I have gone through many rough phases in my life. With the help of my mother who has been with me since the beginning I have been able to accomplish all my goals. My dream is to one day provided my clients with the same service that I have received in order to continue their journey towards
The experience that I have had has been overwhelming on several occasions I felt that I was on a roller coaster.Along the way I have meet people that have inspired me to continue my journey. My goal is to graduate with a Master 's degree in social work and work in a school setting. At a very young age I knew that I wanted to become a social worker, I have always made an effort to help people. One way that I have been able to do this is by giving back to my community by becoming a volunteer in several non-profit organizations. Doing community service has been a major part of my life, I was only eleven years of age when I started to volunteer. As a social worker I hope that one day I can help people and provided those in need with the proper resource to be successful. In order to accomplish this goal I must first educate myself and be culture competence.
In conclusion, I must admit that my life has been a roller coaster ride, but somehow I’ve been able to manage my life. Growing up has not been easy, I have gone through many rough phases in my life. With the help of my mother who has been with me since the beginning I have been able to accomplish all my goals. My dream is to one day provided my clients with the same service that I have received in order to continue their journey towards