The Importance Of Being An Immigrant

Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve had a complicated life because of the background behind who I am. I would always look at my mom and question myself on why it was so hard for her to find a job? Why was it that we didn’t have our own home? How come I moved so far away from where I was born? Where was my dad? Questions that a 6 year old shouldn’t be stressing out about. I never understood how important someone’s legal status was until I was old enough to experience those difficulties myself. I was born in Mexico, and my mom had me at 16 years old. Her family wasn’t pleased with my mom’s pregnancy, on top of that, her and my biological dad separated before I was born. Therefore, my mom had to do everything on her own; she had to raise me …show more content…
She and I have no social security, which means we can’t get a job. We’re not able to do our taxes, not able to travel, vote, nor do little things like apply for store discounts. Luckily for us, we have my step dad, who is always there for us and him being a U.S. citizen is a big help and blessing. When applying to colleges or universities, or financial aid, my step dad is the person I can count on. Though, that doesn’t change the fact that we still struggle because of our legal status. That is why I decided to turn to my education as an opportunity to help me become someone in life, so I can be able to succeed and not have to struggle the way my family does. I want to be able to help my family and give back everything they have risked to help me get where I am. I want to show everyone around me that no matter what obstacle, I am full of capability and have learned plenty enough to accomplish anything that comes my …show more content…
In this world there are many difficulties especially for a person like me. Although I face discrimination and lack of access in this country, I also gain opportunities. Opportunities that have helped me expand my education and support my family, that luckily I have and will cherish it from here and on. For the past two years, my education has been quite bright, I have shown a high improvement within my grades and mentality and I trust it will continue to enhance in the upcoming years. As a student, I have learned to set goals and I have been through colossal processes for it. I am aware it will get challenging but I will use my brain and potential to achieve my goals in order for me to succeed. I want to follow my dreams and major in Psychology or Elementary Education because I know I am capable of teaching and helping others to succeed. I have a passion for teaching kids and creating bonds with others, it helps me gain knowledge in the development of others. We live in a world where people lack in education and emotional support, and the common results for that are extremely disappointing. Some of those results may be because of poverty, others because of the absence of motivation and belief. I want to be that person people can count on, I want to make a change for others and for our