In reflecting on how culture, surroundings, and family have affected my life and goals, I realize I have gone between polar opposites. Family bonds have both filled superficial needs, while those same needs have broken bonds. I have learned the best way to fill any void was through school.
I lived in El Paso, Texas, until I was nine. Most people, including my family, stayed inside behind closed doors and barred windows to hide from demons lurking the streets. Dad used alcohol and drugs, mainly heroin or, on a calm day, marijuana. I found peace and safety in the high branches of the tree in the front yard. But my true safe haven was school. I was never great at math or science, but those subjects answered the simplest burning question “Why…?” It seemed logical …show more content…
Mom finally found a job she enjoyed, but even so money remained tight. because of garnished wages. The stress and tension at home led to a greater love for school. I was one of three to take Geometry as an eighth grader. I worked my way into Upward Bound, and all Honors and A.P. courses. I joined robotics, eventually earning the captain position. I relished the ability that robotics gave me to eat with a new family who ate together in quiet conversation about goals and hilarious actions taken throughout the day. I was able to escape life at home until 8:30 p.m. every day in the winter.
I also found a greater love for my Catholic faith. I took up teaching Sunday classes. I believe the violence I have experienced has helped me learn to be courageous and to think on my toes. I have learned to lean on myself, to have compassion, and to work hard. These traits will help me reach my ultimate goals of becoming a trauma surgeon or maybe even a pediatric surgeon. I know now that fixing people and showing them compassion is what I want in life. All of the events in my life have led to this dream.I will achieve no matter my
I lived in El Paso, Texas, until I was nine. Most people, including my family, stayed inside behind closed doors and barred windows to hide from demons lurking the streets. Dad used alcohol and drugs, mainly heroin or, on a calm day, marijuana. I found peace and safety in the high branches of the tree in the front yard. But my true safe haven was school. I was never great at math or science, but those subjects answered the simplest burning question “Why…?” It seemed logical …show more content…
Mom finally found a job she enjoyed, but even so money remained tight. because of garnished wages. The stress and tension at home led to a greater love for school. I was one of three to take Geometry as an eighth grader. I worked my way into Upward Bound, and all Honors and A.P. courses. I joined robotics, eventually earning the captain position. I relished the ability that robotics gave me to eat with a new family who ate together in quiet conversation about goals and hilarious actions taken throughout the day. I was able to escape life at home until 8:30 p.m. every day in the winter.
I also found a greater love for my Catholic faith. I took up teaching Sunday classes. I believe the violence I have experienced has helped me learn to be courageous and to think on my toes. I have learned to lean on myself, to have compassion, and to work hard. These traits will help me reach my ultimate goals of becoming a trauma surgeon or maybe even a pediatric surgeon. I know now that fixing people and showing them compassion is what I want in life. All of the events in my life have led to this dream.I will achieve no matter my