Personal statement
The year 2004 marked a time in my family’s history in which we took a substantial step forward by coming to the United States. Before that, we lived through and experienced a lot of unspeakable things. Originating in Somalia, my parents understood that it was a place where nothing could be achieved. Civil war broke out, devastating hundreds upon thousands of lives, including several of my family members. Corruption infected the government, military, and all forms of law enforcement. Knowing that this wasn’t a place to raise children my parents moved to malwia before they had their first child. With very little resources, my parents managed to strive towards moving the entire family forward. Living as nomadic people was the …show more content…
Being under similar circumstances, we have formed a tight bond and help each other out when needed. As unorthodox as my community is, we make the best of the resources we have and strive for opportunities for everyone.
City Heights really changed the way I see the world around me and gave me a new perspective on life. This community reassured me that I wasn’t alone in my struggles. It was a place where what I believed was neither a problem nor a threat. It was a place where I found peace without judgment, and friendship without deception or lies. My friends, teachers, peers, coaches, and family gave me the confidence to pursue a higher education and push me to excel and succeed in whatever I aspire to become.
Having gone through all of that, I have never despaired nor lost the strength to face challenges head-on. I drew my strength from the support of my family, friends, and teachers. I chose to go into the medical field so I could help others who are in need the way I was helped by my community. While everyday can be seen as presenting new obstacles, I see these challenges as being opportunities to grow and gain new
The year 2004 marked a time in my family’s history in which we took a substantial step forward by coming to the United States. Before that, we lived through and experienced a lot of unspeakable things. Originating in Somalia, my parents understood that it was a place where nothing could be achieved. Civil war broke out, devastating hundreds upon thousands of lives, including several of my family members. Corruption infected the government, military, and all forms of law enforcement. Knowing that this wasn’t a place to raise children my parents moved to malwia before they had their first child. With very little resources, my parents managed to strive towards moving the entire family forward. Living as nomadic people was the …show more content…
Being under similar circumstances, we have formed a tight bond and help each other out when needed. As unorthodox as my community is, we make the best of the resources we have and strive for opportunities for everyone.
City Heights really changed the way I see the world around me and gave me a new perspective on life. This community reassured me that I wasn’t alone in my struggles. It was a place where what I believed was neither a problem nor a threat. It was a place where I found peace without judgment, and friendship without deception or lies. My friends, teachers, peers, coaches, and family gave me the confidence to pursue a higher education and push me to excel and succeed in whatever I aspire to become.
Having gone through all of that, I have never despaired nor lost the strength to face challenges head-on. I drew my strength from the support of my family, friends, and teachers. I chose to go into the medical field so I could help others who are in need the way I was helped by my community. While everyday can be seen as presenting new obstacles, I see these challenges as being opportunities to grow and gain new