Personal Essay On Personal Identity

Personal Identity is something I have never sat down and specifically thought about. Lucky for me I have seldom had an instance where I was disadvantaged because of my identity. I think that everyone has parts of themselves that they dislike-it is human nature, but we are who we are and I believe that everyone needs to be proud of that. The person I identify with is different than anyone else but that what makes humans so incredible. The person I identify with is someone who I am proud of in both my personal and professional self. After thinking I realized that my personal identities are similar to many people I associate on a daily basis. First and foremost, I identify as a citizen of the United States. This is the most important identity I have. I am extremely fortunate to be in a country that gives me the right to freedom and is a place of democracy- a place my voice is heard. I also identify as a white, 20 year old female. I believe that in society this …show more content…
My parents have always conveyed the importance of school to me; they have always recognized my excellence in school. Along with my family the friends I have grown up with have all prioritized school as a top priority. I believe that this is one reason why I identify as a teacher. I have grown up in a stable culture where all my needs were met. I have grown up in a tight knit family that values time together. I have always had support that I need to succeed and people in my life that would go out of their way to help me become the person I want to be. Also my family has always been invested in helping others. I hope to pass the desire of helping other to my future students like the people I have been surrounded with in my life. For over the past decade my whole family has volunteered at a camp for kids with cancer and their families. This is just one instance when my culture has shaped me into a person wanted to better