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Having attended Title One schools from the time I was in Pre-K in one of the poorest cities in the nation, it was no wonder that I wanted to explore and experience other cities and schools. Being from the lowest part of the city, it was difficult to gain respect from others. Nobody ever believed a student from my high school would get into any high ranking university in Texas. I wanted to try my hardest academically so I could get into the school of my dreams. No matter what my past consisted of or where I came from, I was determined to make my hard work pay off. One day while eating at a local café, I realized where I was and noticed that I was surrounded by the Mexican culture. From Mexican cuisine to Mexican music, I was completely submerged in a cultural bubble; one that I was comfortable with. I decided that I would always have my culture, and studying in an environment that was the opposite, would be the best thing for me to branch out and explore. No matter how hard I tried, I did not have anybody to look up to. I never knew of anybody in my family that had a Bachelor’s degree and even though I knew I wanted to attend college, I needed a role model. It was not until my mother began to attend the University of Texas at Brownsville that I began to have some inspiration. My
At this point in my life, I am the most motivated I have ever been. Even though my life as a child consisted of hardships and challenges, it is what made me determined to be successful. The strength of mind I have to reach my goal of becoming an Obstetrician/Gynecologist will be exhibited through my hard work during my undergraduate studies. The past can sometimes be dark and scary, even intimidating to uncover, but it can be just what you need to be prosperous in life. As Rick Warren once said, “We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of