Growing up in Gondar, Ethiopia I was exposed to diverse groups of people, ideas, and experiences. In Ethiopia religion is a big part of everyone’s life, therefore, the community functions in accordance to religious rules and regulations. In addition the Ethiopian community is centralized around hard work and perseverance. In Ethiopia the children are expected to help around the house more than usual. For example, the daily routine of an Ethiopian child may be to go to a nearby lake and bring back water or go to the market to buy some groceries. When I grew in this community I learned that nothing in life comes essay; success requires hard work and patience. This religion-filled community shaped my character, thought process, and overall demeanor. In fact, I would not be who I am today without my country Ethiopia. The community of Ethiopia has taught me to always treat others with the dignity and respect they deserve. And this notion has greatly shaped my character as a whole.
Similarly, America has played a big role in my overall development. I came to America on June 5, 2006. From the moment I arrived, I realized that I was given a huge opportunity because I had a chance to change the world. Two months passed and school began. Unlike Ethiopia the American educational system was drastically different. In Ethiopia a usual class would consist of …show more content…
Ethiopia taught me the values of hard work, perseverance, and to always treat others with respect. On the other hand, America exposed me diverse groups of people perspectives, and new ways of approaching problems. These influences will allow me to excel at Ohio State University. I want to pursue Mechanical Engineering and my past experiences will allow me to approach every problem I face from every angle. When I attend the University of Cincinnati I hope to engineer a way to change the world, such as coming up an alternative fuel
Similarly, America has played a big role in my overall development. I came to America on June 5, 2006. From the moment I arrived, I realized that I was given a huge opportunity because I had a chance to change the world. Two months passed and school began. Unlike Ethiopia the American educational system was drastically different. In Ethiopia a usual class would consist of …show more content…
Ethiopia taught me the values of hard work, perseverance, and to always treat others with respect. On the other hand, America exposed me diverse groups of people perspectives, and new ways of approaching problems. These influences will allow me to excel at Ohio State University. I want to pursue Mechanical Engineering and my past experiences will allow me to approach every problem I face from every angle. When I attend the University of Cincinnati I hope to engineer a way to change the world, such as coming up an alternative fuel