Climbing to the Stars At twelve years old I was born again. Being so young I didn’t understand why, but somehow beneath adult phrases I understood it was for the certainty of my future. The transition of moving from my native country to the United States hasn’t been easy. Although, I would be a liar or rather an ignorant if I don't admit the difficulties of a new language, culture, and environment has made me the person I am today. The road to hell is paved with good intentions and I am a living proof of the cliche. I have overcome many minor and major obstacles in my short life. I recall being in Junior high and struggling with socializing due to my persona. The major problem associated with how I am portrayed by others is influenced
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With huge aspirations, I recognized the malice of family members. I often found myself feeling oppressed, overshadowed, and disoriented by their bitter words. They trapped me in their web and I began to disclose myself of certain opportunities. I felt like I was just another Hispanic in the country of wonders. After completing my first college semester I decided to stop studying and work for the first time. Adding a third income helped a lot with all of the living expenses in my home. However, with a lot of pain in my heart my dreams of higher education and becoming the first college graduate of my family minimized. Despite everything learning never really stopped for me, I acquire knowledge and experience from jobs and personal situations. The school gap increased my maturity and understanding of who I am as a person. It took me a lot of time to realize that the capability of one’s sufficient drive often gets underestimated. I was visualizing myself different, Finally not as arrogant, overconfident, or selfish, but somebody who wants to be a difference in a country that despite not haven’t seen me born is watching me achieve and fail as I grow
With huge aspirations, I recognized the malice of family members. I often found myself feeling oppressed, overshadowed, and disoriented by their bitter words. They trapped me in their web and I began to disclose myself of certain opportunities. I felt like I was just another Hispanic in the country of wonders. After completing my first college semester I decided to stop studying and work for the first time. Adding a third income helped a lot with all of the living expenses in my home. However, with a lot of pain in my heart my dreams of higher education and becoming the first college graduate of my family minimized. Despite everything learning never really stopped for me, I acquire knowledge and experience from jobs and personal situations. The school gap increased my maturity and understanding of who I am as a person. It took me a lot of time to realize that the capability of one’s sufficient drive often gets underestimated. I was visualizing myself different, Finally not as arrogant, overconfident, or selfish, but somebody who wants to be a difference in a country that despite not haven’t seen me born is watching me achieve and fail as I grow