ErickCo19
Sep 16, 2009
Undergraduate / UCF ENTRANCE (family history, culture, enviornment) [5]
How has your family history, culture or environment influence who you are?
Coming to the USA at the age of eight didn't exactly make sense in my mind, but according to my parents it was a choice that needed to be made. All they ever wanted was a better future for my sister and I, and up until now I've realized that they were right. Had I grown up in my native land of Colombia I would have never gotten the chance to be my own person and decide my own future. Ever since I got off the plane my parents told me that if I ever wanted to do what I wanted and have a good future,this was the place to do it. I've gotten the opportunity to be involved in things I would have never even imagine existed including school sports and clubs but not everything was perfect. Going back and forth between jobs and fighting over sharing a bed with my sister was a common thing growing up in Miami but as time went on I realized that i needed to stay positive and maintain my priorities and goals in life in order. My parents always told me to push myself to the limits and without them and their support I can honestly say I wouldn't be writing this essay today. I've accostumed myself to have a positive outlook on life and to always keep moving forward. I've had many great experiences in this country but I will always remember who I am and all the hard work it took to get here. I tend to surprise people when given a chance. I love doing the impossible and proving people wrong, all it takes is a chance. Thank you for your time and I hope you consider me a future member of the UCF family.
How has your family history, culture or environment influence who you are?
Coming to the USA at the age of eight didn't exactly make sense in my mind, but according to my parents it was a choice that needed to be made. All they ever wanted was a better future for my sister and I, and up until now I've realized that they were right. Had I grown up in my native land of Colombia I would have never gotten the chance to be my own person and decide my own future. Ever since I got off the plane my parents told me that if I ever wanted to do what I wanted and have a good future,this was the place to do it. I've gotten the opportunity to be involved in things I would have never even imagine existed including school sports and clubs but not everything was perfect. Going back and forth between jobs and fighting over sharing a bed with my sister was a common thing growing up in Miami but as time went on I realized that i needed to stay positive and maintain my priorities and goals in life in order. My parents always told me to push myself to the limits and without them and their support I can honestly say I wouldn't be writing this essay today. I've accostumed myself to have a positive outlook on life and to always keep moving forward. I've had many great experiences in this country but I will always remember who I am and all the hard work it took to get here. I tend to surprise people when given a chance. I love doing the impossible and proving people wrong, all it takes is a chance. Thank you for your time and I hope you consider me a future member of the UCF family.