How To Write A Reflective Essay On Immigration

I feel that my background has such an impact on me that my application would be incomplete without it. My single immigrant mother has been an incredible inspiration to me. The choices she has made on my behalf have shaped who I am and have contributed to my development from a child who kept to himself into an individual who wants to help others.
Living in a single parent household I constantly felt the financial strain. One day when I was at a Target, I tugged at my mom’s arm and told her that I wanted a toy. Mother and I walked to the side of the aisle and she told me the reality of her hardship with money. She kindly asked if I needed the toy or simply wanted it. She would sometimes ask if I wanted the toy just because others had it. When it came to food, my mom would tell me we cannot afford food such as high quality steak, named brands or overpriced produce. This overtime would make me less picky of an eater and not complain over food.
Often in my early childhood, I felt alienated from the general American culture and customs. I was the only one in my family that could comprehend and understand English and that made life difficult, especially when I needed help in school. In …show more content…
Although I felt alienated as a child, I felt that the alienation helped develop me into a more independent person. I slowly gained the skills of independence by being able to do activities or most of my studies by myself. Throughout most of my adolescence, I would get most of my homework or other chores done as soon as possible. This way I was able to comprehend the subject better and have time to ask questions in class. I could always rely on myself to get my objectives done with efficiency. The independence led to my creativity and that opened a whole new world for me. It caused me to be enthusiastic, positive and an overall good person. This would lead me to be kind and respect everyone I