Polish Summary And Analysis

I was born in America but raised by Polish parents. This unique situation has had a tremendous impact on my life, and it all started when I was a little child. My parents, who were born and raised in Poland, decided that we would speak only Polish at home, watch Polish T.V. and read Polish books. They also taught me how to read, write, and do math in Polish. I learned all of these skills before I stepped foot into my first classroom. I was very good for my age in math and problem solving -- in Polish. One would think that this might have been a challenge, however, the brain is a beautiful organ with an amazing feature: plasticity. This unique quality allows us to adapt to ever changing demands of our environment. In my case, I had to learn …show more content…
They believe that experiencing the cultures of various countries is very important and something everyone should do if they have the ability. When I was younger, my family would travel to Poland and many other european countries as well. We would explore how people lived in each country and I would learn how it is different from how we live at home. This, along with being raised European and learning american culture through school, allowed me to see things from multiple different points of view. I believe that these opportunities have opened up something very special for me: a unique attitude and global perspective towards our society's problems. I do not fully commit myself to European nor American ideals. I challenge both viewpoints and try to find a medium that makes sense to me, and is the most logical and beneficial answer for the overall community. This way of viewing life has given me the skill set to solve various problems not only in life but also in school. I am constantly seeking a new solution and when I am told that there is only one way to solve a problem, i’m pretty sure that’s not true. I have been able to apply this to many of my classes in school, and have found that it is one of the reasons for my academic …show more content…
Being Polish is part of my Identity and has shaped me into who I am today. My unique situation has opened my eyes to what could be a major step in solving our world's biggest problems. Diversity. We, as a society, need people to be more accepting and open to everyone’s unique design. We need to get rid of our social barriers and work together to find solutions that take into consideration people of all races and walks of life. This requires people that are willing to problem solve. People that will throw away old practices that lead to failure and start to think of innovative solutions that can truly make a difference. Only by doing so will we have the ability to mold our world into a place that is fair and equal for