A Narrative Essay About The American Dream

My father had a saying growing up that he would tell me religiously, “un buen gallo en cualquier gallinero canta.” It directly translates to “a good rooster in any henhouse sings.” It was a metaphor meaning that regardless of the place or the obstacles in front of me, I could always succeed. My background and experiences are unique compared to most. I was raised in a Hispanic household, the son of immigrant parents who came to this country both at young age in search of the American dream. I am a first generation Mexican-American and my parents have always reminded me of such. This country has blessed me with many opportunities, some of which I would not be able to fully appreciate were it not for my background. My parents scarified a lot throughout the years so that I could have more
They wanted to see their neighbor prosper as much as them and believed that there was enough good in the world for everyone to share. That small town outside of Guadalajara, Mexico taught me valuable lessons that I still hold on to today. It taught me to never forget about family and carry on their legacy and beliefs. I also learned that there is room enough in this world for people of all cultures to come together and prosper. My grandparents are predominately farmers and did not have much, but are loving people and wished the best upon anyone they met. The visits were always humbling and helped me realize that I need to make the most out every opportunity given to me. My diversity is beneficial to the veterinary class because I understand the importance of education and comradery. My background helps to bring a fresh prospective and ideas. I am bilingual, which allows me to communicate with multiple different types of people and gives me the opportunity to get to know their prospective. I have an understanding of a unique Hispanic-American culture and understand those values, as well as the people who share those