Example Of Diversity Essay

The world we live in is a very diverse place. Everywhere we look and choose to go, there is always a person from a different background staring back at us. Diversity allows society to have different experiences in life, as well as allows us the opportunities to encounter different individuals, upbringings, and beliefs. Often, diversity to most of us, lies in subjects such race, status, and even religion. However, we probably never think about how each of these elements impact our educational choices? These elements play a role in our lives from the day we are born, impacting the choices we make to each day, even when it comes to education. I had the opportunity to speak with 5 different people about their educational experiences, as well as …show more content…
One person is a black male who does not have a high school diploma, while the other two, an Italian female and a black male, whom both completed high school. None of these interviewees chose to pursue college. The answers of the younger group were similar as well. Two of the three individuals completed high school, but all three have jobs. Each person expressed that they wish they would have chosen to attend college. The each expressed that they feel college is time consuming, difficult, and stressful, they now wish they would have chosen the path of college for more financial and job stability today. These individuals emphasized that they felt college is a detour, but they did express that having a college degree, or college experience is a valuable asset in today’s society. They each expressed that if they could go through school, they would have pushed themselves to work harder to get into college and obtain a degree. I think that at this point in their lives, they can see that in many ways, college or no college, has a great impact on success in life. The young man that did not obtain a high school diploma explained that he grew up in a two parent household, but he was the youngest child of the family and his parents allowed him his way often. He feels that if his parents would have pushed him more, he would have been success academically, and would have finished school. The interviewees that did …show more content…
I did not grow up rich, but my family lived a comfortable lifestyle. I lived in a two parent home. I was the middle child, as well as the only female child to my parents. My parents were much different than the parents of my interviewees. My parents held education to a high standard. I was never given a choice about making good grades, it was a must. As I reflect back on the thoughts and stories of my interviewees, it is clear to me why I continued my education. It is very evident that unlike the parents of my interviewees, my parents continuously stressed to me the importance of education early on. I believe this is the reason I chose to pursue college. I did not choose to go to college until the age of 26, but it was always a thought in my head that I had to obtain a degree. I feel that education is the best gift anyone can give to their self. It takes dedication and perseverance to obtain a college degree. I feel that college can give individuals more avenues for success in life. To some people it may seem like a long unnecessary road to take, but in the end it is all worth it. I will be the first in my entire family to graduate college. I can say personally that this has been an extra long road. I have wanted to give up many times, but my heart would not let me quit. It became so important to me that I finish. I am a mother of two little girls. I want my daughters to grow up and accomplish even more than I have. I wanted to let them see