My Personal Social Identity

Social Identity plays a large role in any individual’s life, as it ultimately defines one’s group of origin and a sense of belonging in the world. An understanding of social identity can bring perspective into others’ lives, enforce the status of a certain group, break stereotypes and bring diversity in a workplace. Speaking from a personal perspective, I believe that my social identity is similar to many students at UC San Diego. On a surface level, I am a first generation Asian American with immigrant parents who attempts to provide me with better opportunities. My family has played a large role by demonstrating traditional Chinese values that define and shape the way I act, think, and feel. But growing up in America, I have been open to a more open mindset and develop characteristics that pertain to my social identity.
Growing up, I believed my parents emigrated together, settled in San Diego, and raised four children. It wasn’t until I graduated from high school did I receive the truth from my mother. My …show more content…
As I began to mature, I began delving into other art mediums, but I began to appreciate the art culture. My grandfather always tried to put a smile on his grandchildren’s faces. He would try his best to take me to Balboa Park, an epicenter of San Diego’s art and culture scene. These visits to Balboa Park helped me realized the true meaning for its appeal. As I drew within my sketchbook, I began to appreciate the architecture of the Spanish-inspired architecture. I questioned: why was this place so popular? How can I create something that brings awe to people? There was a sort of trend of discovering the unknown that kept me coming back for more. Balboa Park represented a home of leisure and provided for my appreciation of simplistic and minimal concepts outside of this complex society. I learned to build upon new and old ideas, ambitiously working to strive and succeed in future