Upward Bound Thesis

Poverty is one of the few reasons that children in Central America have apathy towards attending school. Young adults tend to obtain a job, and in countless ways succor the family with food, bills, the house, and many other necessities. My parents grew up in Central America, within a poor environment, with lack of clean water, insufficient clothing and a scarce amount of money. Consequently my parents had to withdraw from studying. The experience of living on the edge of absolute poverty influenced my parents to secure the future of their children, with any sacrifice. In acknowledging how arduously the family of my parent’s family toiled to attain a roof over our heads, the more I appreciated the opportunity that I held to pursue my career goals. In addition to this life experience, I was given an amazing opportunity to attend a program my sophomore year in high school known as Upward Bound for three …show more content…
Upward Bound has equipped us with the right tools to use in college, with information of and about resources to use, dorms and financial aid, and a chance to experience college life at NC State University. All the coordinators, tutors and teachers devoted their time to every student, providing information to each parent and making this new experience to first graduates, less daunting. Being in Upward Bound has allowed me to build friendships with teachers and others from different schools, while also creating a family with the group of students that were also involved. Not only will this information be passed down to us, it will be used when we find ourselves stuck or without hope, and will be passed on to future generations. Our experience and knowledge will guide us through college with the help still remaining and of others along the way. Both experiences have shaped my decision in pursuing a college education. There’s a purpose to continue my education, more motivation to wake up for school in the morning and less attachment to