Personal Narrative: My Path Of Education

On June 23, 2000, my mother gave birth to a child and named her Sherry Ong. She is the second child and the last of the Ong family. At the age of five, my path of education began. I attended Homecrest School of Music for elementary school. As a child I wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment field. I devoted all my time on improving my clarinet and vocal abilities. I joined every talent show starting second grade and did whatever I could to get recognition from my teachers and family. However, my parents didn’t agree with my decisions.
My parents pushed me to attend prep places everyday and had a different path in mind for me. My parents are immigrants. My father emigrated from Vietnam during the war and my mother emigrated from Hong Kong. They both struggled to travel to America, but they did it for me and my sister’s future. They sacrificed their lives in their hometowns for us. They believed that America was a steady location for the start of a family. They may be strict, but they wanted my sister and I to have the future that they couldn’t obtain. They believed that in America, we could live freely and not suffer from persecution. Despite their strict personalities, they are caring and love my sister and I very much. Usually when we ask for something, we receive it if …show more content…
I felt reassured and safe. My education level rapidly increased and continue to do so in the walls of Midwood. I was able to make a lot of friends and continue my path as a musician. I am currently in the Midwood band and play the flute. As of today, I still play the piano but unfortunately not the clarinet. I hope that I can continue to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Although attending John Dewey was a dark moment in my life, it can be used as a learning experience for me. I’ve experienced being with the outcome of students who have given up. This motivates me to strive for the best and to always try my