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When my parents came to this country from El Salvador, they came with dreams of a better life for themselves and for the families they left behind. Soon, they had a family of their own. Shattered by the sound of gunshots, their dreams for us were a distant reality. Regardless, we always had a home full of love instead of the harsh truth outside our window.
The oldest of five children, my family has always relied on me. Upon the purchase of our first home, I held a job to help pay bills, while continuing to participate in Academic Decathlon and maintaining a full course-load including two college courses. All the weary nights are worth it, however, as I see my families’ pride in the success of our collaborative effort.
Although my life certainly has not been one of grandeur, my experiences have not served in vain, working to make me a strong, worldly individual. Whereas most people would grumble and consider themselves unable to get through life, I have learned that where there is will, there is always a way. When presented with hardships, my dreams for my family drive me forward because for the sake of their futures and mine, I have no other choice- “cannot” can’t become a part of my vocabulary.
The oldest of five children, my family has always relied on me. Upon the purchase of our first home, I held a job to help pay bills, while continuing to participate in Academic Decathlon and maintaining a full course-load including two college courses. All the weary nights are worth it, however, as I see my families’ pride in the success of our collaborative effort.
Although my life certainly has not been one of grandeur, my experiences have not served in vain, working to make me a strong, worldly individual. Whereas most people would grumble and consider themselves unable to get through life, I have learned that where there is will, there is always a way. When presented with hardships, my dreams for my family drive me forward because for the sake of their futures and mine, I have no other choice- “cannot” can’t become a part of my vocabulary.