Liga De Campeones Research Paper
Liga de Campeones Essay
My goal in life is to be a good citizen of United States and I believe this can be accomplished through education. I believe that education is the fundamental key to a child's success. Whether it’s in academics, athletics, or community service, my experiences create opportunities for me to learn lessons in order to impact my community and benefit my future.
At the age of seven, I escaped the poverty-stricken neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey because my parents’ priority was their children’s education. So when we moved to Georgia, I was thankful to have a yard, house, even my own room, but each blessing has a curse. Each day I realized why my mother worked at subway, why my father worked at a warehouse, why my mother had to walk 3 ½ miles every day, to and from work, in hot and cold, why my father grew anxious at the sight of a police, why my family could barely travel anywhere, even Atlanta...they were illegal immigrants. Being an anchor baby, I appreciated all the efforts my parents made, like driving me to school early, tutoring, and providing me with their love and support. Years later with the stricter immigration laws, my father got laid when I was in 10th grade and we soon grew very tight on money. Thankful a year …show more content…
Whether if it’s by saying "please" or "thank you", recycling a soda, or just paying someone a compliment, these forms of kindness are what unify our community and inspire us to be good citizens. Did having straight A's and immense power in the class rankings define success? No, I believe that connecting with your peers, teachers, even the cafeteria staff was the true definition of success because by socializing within your society you develop a new mindset on how you look at life. One of my priorities is to not only excel in my academics but become a servant leader who spreads kindness and empowers others to reach their full
My goal in life is to be a good citizen of United States and I believe this can be accomplished through education. I believe that education is the fundamental key to a child's success. Whether it’s in academics, athletics, or community service, my experiences create opportunities for me to learn lessons in order to impact my community and benefit my future.
At the age of seven, I escaped the poverty-stricken neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey because my parents’ priority was their children’s education. So when we moved to Georgia, I was thankful to have a yard, house, even my own room, but each blessing has a curse. Each day I realized why my mother worked at subway, why my father worked at a warehouse, why my mother had to walk 3 ½ miles every day, to and from work, in hot and cold, why my father grew anxious at the sight of a police, why my family could barely travel anywhere, even Atlanta...they were illegal immigrants. Being an anchor baby, I appreciated all the efforts my parents made, like driving me to school early, tutoring, and providing me with their love and support. Years later with the stricter immigration laws, my father got laid when I was in 10th grade and we soon grew very tight on money. Thankful a year …show more content…
Whether if it’s by saying "please" or "thank you", recycling a soda, or just paying someone a compliment, these forms of kindness are what unify our community and inspire us to be good citizens. Did having straight A's and immense power in the class rankings define success? No, I believe that connecting with your peers, teachers, even the cafeteria staff was the true definition of success because by socializing within your society you develop a new mindset on how you look at life. One of my priorities is to not only excel in my academics but become a servant leader who spreads kindness and empowers others to reach their full