One of our universal questions is why people dream of wanting to live the American dream? Coming from a Hispanic background you get told you are the least likely to graduate. That either you are not smart enough or wealthy to be someone special in life. These stereotypes reach out to students, making them think less of themselves every day. Being a Hispanic woman, a first generation high school graduate, and the first person to go to college brings me the motivation to demonstrate that any individual is capable of becoming who they want to be.
Growing up in a household where Spanish was the first language made studies more difficult than others. I wasn’t able to ask my parents for help on homework that I would receive compared to other students. …show more content…
As I search for new beginnings to mold my future I remind myself of the statue of liberty holding the torch of enlightenment. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be fulfilled.” (Matthew 5:6). I seek the kingdom of heaven, therefore has led me to inspire those people that have been down my road. The road of not knowing what to do, or who to ask for help. I am the change in which the future will say “Remember that girl, Yaruby? Yaruby made her dreams happen this means so can we!”. I live today to show society that there is no limit to who can be successful. Giving up is effortless, but is it worth it? The difficult work will pay off giving yourself the life you desire. To the people who say Hispanics aren’t hardworking, smart, or able to graduate with a degree are wrong. Having pride in my culture isn’t something I am ashamed about. Being my own inspiration will hopefully inspire others to do the same. I will become a nurse and have a family of my own to teach and inspire to become who they wish. I want to be the inspiration for my culture, and I will. With great effort change is possible and it all begins with
Growing up in a household where Spanish was the first language made studies more difficult than others. I wasn’t able to ask my parents for help on homework that I would receive compared to other students. …show more content…
As I search for new beginnings to mold my future I remind myself of the statue of liberty holding the torch of enlightenment. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be fulfilled.” (Matthew 5:6). I seek the kingdom of heaven, therefore has led me to inspire those people that have been down my road. The road of not knowing what to do, or who to ask for help. I am the change in which the future will say “Remember that girl, Yaruby? Yaruby made her dreams happen this means so can we!”. I live today to show society that there is no limit to who can be successful. Giving up is effortless, but is it worth it? The difficult work will pay off giving yourself the life you desire. To the people who say Hispanics aren’t hardworking, smart, or able to graduate with a degree are wrong. Having pride in my culture isn’t something I am ashamed about. Being my own inspiration will hopefully inspire others to do the same. I will become a nurse and have a family of my own to teach and inspire to become who they wish. I want to be the inspiration for my culture, and I will. With great effort change is possible and it all begins with