Motherland Research Paper

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Motherland

 I was born in a town near my residence and it's called Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. Although this place is my home, I am nothing but a foreigner to my home. I left at an early age in the arms of a strange man who helped my family get to the United States. Therefore, there was nothing for me to remember, to cherish, or to miss about my home. I have a handful of family members I had never met. My life is here in Arizona. Even so, I'm puzzled to think that I could ever miss something foreign to me. I'm thousand miles away from my birthplace and I am conflicted on what place to call home.

Borders

As a child, I didn't have a clue that my birthplace wasn't in Arizona. In my head, there was no borders
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Regardless if I lived here my entire life. I'm at peace with who I am and where I came from. I am different than others here. That doesn't decide my path or my aspirations. Only I have the power to determine my trail. A status or label is not going to prevent me from from conquering my dreams. After all, I am my parent's daughter.

Year of 2017

I now live in Phoenix, Arizona. I've lived here for about 20 years. My family consists of my mother, my father and my 2 big brothers. Growing up with two big brothers has been an educational experience for me. Thankfully my parents love to travel. When they do, I usually tag along. Their love for travel has rubbed off on me. My family maintains a close relationship despite our hardships. The other 3 furry members of our family go by: Thor, Chamula, and Shaka. These dogs have their own personalities this why they have exyraordinary names.

My anticipated major is Nursing. I recently just finished up an internship with Phoenix Children's Hospital. I got the opportunity to view how things work in a health care facility. This internship motivated me to continue with my education and fulfill my

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