My Cultural Background

I was born in the Chicago land area, living here my whole life just like my parents. My mother and father were both born in Chicago, however, they both have different backgrounds which impact me. It all starts with my grandmother, she came from Greece to America with her husband. Eventually my mother and uncle were born, making them the first generation in her family to be born here. My mother has a strong cultural background, eventually passing it to me taking on religion and the whole culture in general. Now, on my father’s side, both his parents’ family have been in America for as long as they can remember. This is interesting, I remember learning about the melting pot theory in high school, and now knowing some of my ancestors were around …show more content…
I was always up to something to satisfy my curiosity, whether it meant to disassemble something, or not I was going to figure it out. Always being curious made it easier to learn in school, because I wanted to know the answer it made learning fun. My mother and father always made sure I tried my hardest in school giving me support along the way ensuring I have the best possible education. I am immersed with the Greek culture, from my mother’s side. I am involved spiritually and physically with the culture. I am an active member of my church and am involved with many activities. It is not just church I am involved in, it is the whole life and concept, the mentality of the culture. All that has rubbed off on me from my mother and grandmother keeping up the traditions. The whole culture has shaped me in a way which not many kids can relate to. I am glad I come from a family who takes pride in their culture, over all making life enjoyable with all the …show more content…
It might have been the physical aspect of them that tempted me to play them, I like to think fast which many sports require. Along with thinking fast, I like to be hands on, also found in sports. As good as I am at sports I enjoy problem solving too, if something breaks or is not working properly I love to problem solve. Thinking fast, being hands on, and problem solving I find to be enjoyable, however, this does not mean I like to construct things, even though that is somewhat pleasant. If anything is related to my skills, I love to do it, including a challenge math problem, just trying to figure it out intrigues me.

Hopefully I continue down the path I am on, and eventually receiving a degree in computer science. I love all the aspects of programing, the challenge (problem solving), and having to actually implement a program (hands on) that works properly, occasionally in a timely matter. Becoming an employee for a prestigious company such as Google or Apple would be an amazing accomplishment, however, their standards are very high and completion is tough. If I am unable to secure a job at one of those companies, I am sure there are many other opportunities, possibly better ones available I would be gladly to