Being a second generation immigrant, I grew up living in a poverty stricken area with splinters standing tall on the wooden floorboards of what we would call home. I look back and recall a peculiarly funny yet pitiful memory of brother and mother sharing a McChicken because we were so penniless. Given the circumstances, my parents would appear to be merry for the sake of my brother and I by giving us hope for a better future. This unnatural display of emotions coming from my own parents fueled my motivation to become successful. As years passed I began to notice and analyze even small details of the world around me which, despite being ordinary and routine, was intricate. I became more interested in my opportunities, not only to help others in less humane conditions like Africa and lessen the amount of disease, but also become a more prudent human by
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With this in mind, I had promised myself to never go back into poverty and to help those in poverty. My first time exploring my opportunities was last year when I took the KSEA NMSC math exam. Before taking the exam I was nervous. The thought of screwing up made me paranoid but then I read Louis E. Boone’s quote which tells us: “Don't fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have.” I filled with anticipation, awaiting my results on the exam. This test was a validation of my ability to win with my capabilities it gave me confidence to explore and learn more about how to assist those in poor conditions. The day of the dreaded test results I acquired an email addressing me as 1st place. There was a risk at failure but by placing 1st I learned that risks were not so bad; it told me that even if there was a chance of failure it’s worth taking the chance since you can gain insight and have the shot to
With this in mind, I had promised myself to never go back into poverty and to help those in poverty. My first time exploring my opportunities was last year when I took the KSEA NMSC math exam. Before taking the exam I was nervous. The thought of screwing up made me paranoid but then I read Louis E. Boone’s quote which tells us: “Don't fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have.” I filled with anticipation, awaiting my results on the exam. This test was a validation of my ability to win with my capabilities it gave me confidence to explore and learn more about how to assist those in poor conditions. The day of the dreaded test results I acquired an email addressing me as 1st place. There was a risk at failure but by placing 1st I learned that risks were not so bad; it told me that even if there was a chance of failure it’s worth taking the chance since you can gain insight and have the shot to