'grew up in a small Conservative community in Kingston, Jamaica' - UC 1

Describe the world you come from - for example your family, community or school community an tell how this world has shaped your dream and aspiration.

I grew up in a small Conservative community in Kingston, Jamaica with less than 500 people residing. In my community life to me is very mundane but I have always dreamed there was more to life. I dreamed of a place where I could be who I was without fear of alienation or not being accepted by those around me. Inspired by Gandhi's famous quote "You must be the change you want to see in the world" I decided that I would be that change. I realized then that I had to be the example for others to follow.

From then on I became the odd girl in my community as the older I grew the more I began to stray from their beliefs. I began to see that the world wasn't as black and white as I thought instead it was rather multicolored. After having this epiphany I could no longer hide who I really was no matter the consequences.

My family has always been a source of strength to me. Despite them not always agreeing with my beliefs and lifestyle they have always been supportive of me. So it is no surprise that they have a huge influence on my life. Their support has always given me the motivation I need to be successful. Just knowing that no matter what I decide to do with my life or who I turn out to be they will always have my back encourages me to be the best person I can be. Knowing that they believe in me keeps me going, even when I feel like giving up. Knowing that all their hopes and dreams rest on me pushes me harder than anything else to achieve my dream.

I want to be not only the first person in my family but the first person in my community to go to college. I want to show them that being different is not an obstacle, it won't prevent you from achieving your goals. I want to show every person who has ever been bullied for who they are that it's okay to be yourself But most of all I want my family to know just how much their support has meant to me over the years by showing them the rewards of their efforts.

HI

good start but is ghandi from your world. i think they want more of your personal experiences. i think this is a better essay;

THESIS; i want to be the first in my family to go to college to inspire other people to follow their dreams and to overcome obstacles

-to teach others to follow their dreams

-inspire others to overcome obstacles