A Narrative Essay On My American Life

I woke up everyday to the greetings of my grandparents, ate my breakfast, and made my way to school. I was born in Ethiopia where I lived with my grandparents. My parents lived with me until they had to opportunity to live in America. I loved life in Ethiopia, the sun was always out and people were nice. However, this reality of mine changed when I was just about to turn seven. My parents had been frantically working in America in order to reunite the family, and with the help of God, they were ready to enjoy their fruits of labor. We arrived in Saint Paul Minnesota in the springtime and I had just turned seven. I was indulged in a lifestyle that was entirely exotic and impractical in my reality. This experience was a significance in my academic …show more content…
I then learned that excellence in key to the success in what you do. My father was dedicated to working three job with little sleep for my siblings and I, my mother was consistent in putting food on my table. All of this work required their excellence. Despite the little education they have, or the knowledge of the American life, they were excellent in everything they did for us. I soon then quickly learned that it is not the skills, nor the knowledge I have acquired that drives my excellence. It is however the smile I walk in the class with, the desire I bring to my work, and most importantly the passion that I adhere to. I am now a driven student with passion in the things I do. When it comes to concepts that I do not understand I immediately change my attitude towards it. I soon then realize that I am capable of understanding the concept, it just requires more effort and some aid. I love learning and taking on new challenges. My ultimate goal it to become a lifelong learner and have the economic ability to support my family overseas and repay my parents for their hard