Reflection On African Americans

Being first-generation African American is a big part of me that I believe would reflect positively on my ability to succeed at Penn State. I take pride in my heritage and I think it has definitely shaped my growth and thinking. As an individual, I think I am defined largely in terms of my experiences with others. My parents came from a developing country to America and they have made many sacrifices for me to have better opportunities than they had growing up. As a child of immigrants, I began to understand that by putting forth my best effort, and working hard, I am not only helping myself. My journey to success is not only reflective of me, but also reflective of my family. I hope to one day use my education to help less fortunate people