Defining My Identity
The three favorite objects that are symbolic of defining my identity are a bible, Kente cloth, and my college acceptance letter to Holy Cross. These three objects are very important to and have played a part in making me the motivated, open-minded, and independent young adult I am today. The first being a bible was given to me a church brother. At the time I was building my faith in God, it was a gift without the notion of how meaningful the bible would help me to seek God more and find favor in the eyes of others. The book of Ruth has shaped my identity to the fullest to live with purpose and be willing to sacrifice a lot for others. As a matter fact I have been able to build confidence in myself not being moved by materialistic aspects, but
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Kente cloth is originally from Ghana, however, this print connects me to take pride in different African cultures. I have been wearing Kente cloth throughout high school and now in college displaying the importance of why I am proud to be African because this cloth was worn by kings and queens in Africa. Despite hearing the single story about Africa in history books the Kente cloth has inspired me to speak up and address how beautiful the people and countries are. With that being said I have participated in various organizations that embrace Caribbeans and Africans, offering new food and music. For the most part, Kente cloth is defining my identity by bringing me back to my roots and with the new information learned I can educate my peers about …show more content…
Even though I am the first-generation student in college, with the support of my family back home, I am an example to many young girls and boys in my community to work hard for one-day seek admission to a college like Holy Cross or even Harvard. Four years from now I know that I will not be disappointed with the hopes of attaining a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in philosophy. Therefore, I am someone who wants the best for themselves and others while taking every step to be successful in the end.
Given these points, the three objects being a bible, Kente cloth, and acceptance letter to Holy cross are all been beneficial when defining my identity. The Bible represents me as a young woman who believes in her faith, the Kente cloth helping to embrace my African origin, and lastly, my acceptance letter proves my determination as someone who seeks for new
Kente cloth is originally from Ghana, however, this print connects me to take pride in different African cultures. I have been wearing Kente cloth throughout high school and now in college displaying the importance of why I am proud to be African because this cloth was worn by kings and queens in Africa. Despite hearing the single story about Africa in history books the Kente cloth has inspired me to speak up and address how beautiful the people and countries are. With that being said I have participated in various organizations that embrace Caribbeans and Africans, offering new food and music. For the most part, Kente cloth is defining my identity by bringing me back to my roots and with the new information learned I can educate my peers about …show more content…
Even though I am the first-generation student in college, with the support of my family back home, I am an example to many young girls and boys in my community to work hard for one-day seek admission to a college like Holy Cross or even Harvard. Four years from now I know that I will not be disappointed with the hopes of attaining a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in philosophy. Therefore, I am someone who wants the best for themselves and others while taking every step to be successful in the end.
Given these points, the three objects being a bible, Kente cloth, and acceptance letter to Holy cross are all been beneficial when defining my identity. The Bible represents me as a young woman who believes in her faith, the Kente cloth helping to embrace my African origin, and lastly, my acceptance letter proves my determination as someone who seeks for new