Sadly, even in this time of society, Native Americans are given stereotypes that are untrue and offensive. As I entered high school, coming from a different school and town, no one expected me to amount to anything or strive for success as a result of my ethnicity. I was judged based on the color of my skin and the way I looked. I often received the stereotypes "slow", "lazy" and "unmotivated". Instead of letting these stereotypes given by my peers define me, I used the stereotypes to motivate myself and dedicate myself to my education. I worked hard and studied hard in the most challenging classes that were available to me in my rural school. When I realized the coursework I was given in my small school was not challenging me to the best of
