As a person who is getting to know and understand what my priorities are and what I truly care for, one thing always stays firm in my life. My education. I always hear stories from my parents telling me how much I loved reading, and I still do, sitting alone in a corner and diving into dozens of books. My mother tells me how I passionately did my math homework, now it’s very stressful but the idea of being passionate about my education is still there. I carry this idea in my mind: everything can be taken away from you, your clothes, shelter, even the glasses you wear, perhaps maybe a limb. But your education is something no one can take. It’s a virtue, no one can possess what’s in your mind. This concept of idea was introduced to me last year by my English teacher and senior advisor. When she said this to the class, I was truly inspired and made me value my education even more. Being educated is a privilege. It is important for me to value what I have in my life and my education is something I truly care for.
Being first generation college student also plays a big role in why I care so much about my education. I don’t see being a first generation college student as a pressure nor as a standard to make my parents happy. I see it as an accomplishment. I see it as the person who will show my parents the American Dream before their eyes. I also see it as being a role model to younger siblings.
I’m a person who loves to learn new things and express my philosophical opinions to the people near me. My passion for education gives me strive to teach others what I know and I’m very proud of that.
