I am an American Palestinian but - I can not identify myself with either or the other.

nada1998 5 / 8

Dec 30, 2014 #1

Please tell us more about your cultural background and identity in the space below (100 word limit).
I am an American Palestinian; most people disagree when I say this stating that my nationality is American then I am American, or my ethnicity is Palestinian then I am Palestinian, but I can not identify myself with either or the other. I was born in a western culture society, yet raised under a middle eastern roof; my native language is Arabic, yet I excel in English. My parents have taken the best out of both cultures to cultivate the fondness of family and the respect of honesty to plant a seed that forms my nature in dealing with people.

MOD comment:Only one essay at one time is allowed, sorry

leiya0920 5 / 19

Dec 30, 2014 #2

I am an American Palestinian; most people disagree when I say this stating that my nationality is American then I am American, or my ethnicity is Palestinian then I am Palestinian, but I can not identify myself with either or the other. I was born in a western culture society, yet raised under a middle eastern roof; my native language is Arabic, yet I excel in English.

--> I am an American Palestinian. Most people disagree when I say this. Some say my ethnicity makes me Palestinian only. Others say my legal nationality makes me American only. However, I cannot choose sides, for I am everything. I was born in the Western, American society, but embedded in me are my Palestinian virtues. My native language is Arabic, yet I excel in English.

The final sentence is a bit off. Instead summarize your contention with a sentence that brings together an obvious American characteristic and a very Palestinian characteristic, to show that you are indeed, the multicultural person you claim to be. I'm just going to answer on the first essay, since it's one essay at a time! Please post your other essays on a different thread so I can check it out :)