Personal Narrative: Francisco San Miguel's Life

I met my mentor as I opened my front door on a brisk fall Friday night, November 11, 2011 to be exact. He stood at about 5’3,” which made me laugh a bit because I was taller and I would be calling him my mentor. The style he had was that of a preppy college student. The voice he had was so loud that it echoed throughout my house as we first chatted. Out of all the attributes that make up Francisco, the one that will forever be stuck in my brain will be that of his enormous smile. Francisco always figures out a way to keep his big bright smile on his face, despite the situation he is facing. Francisco San Miguel’s dedication and hard work are two things that have led him towards his success
Francisco was born to immigrant parents in 1985 in a rural part of Denton, Texas. They lived in a 2 bedroom, 1-bathroom house which held 8 people. Francisco’s parents always emphasized how important education was, even though none of them had gone to college. His parents had low-income jobs. Growing up in this type of environment taught him many things,
He loved helping others in need and was destined to continue doing so. He earned a job as a business director for a small bank in Fort Worth. Francisco, being himself felt the need to give to the community immediately. In 2011, Francisco joined an organization called, “Big Brothers Big Sisters of America”. The organization helps children reach their full potential with the help of mentors like Francisco. Francisco is a very humble individual. Despite his success and fortune, he remembers where he comes from and what his background is. He keeps his heritage and his culture in mind and isn’t ashamed of it. This is important because many people will achieve success and use it as a gateway to forget their past. However, Francisco uses this as an alternative to getting involved with small communities in