The person that has influenced my life is my mother because she is the one person that has always stood by my side, and always she encourages me to be the reach my full potential. My mother came from a different country not knowing a single word in English, not knowing anyone, for a better living, and future.
In Mexico, my mother was never able to go to school like most children do, because she was one of the oldest out of eleven children. While others were in class learning their abc’s my mother was out in the ranch feeding the animals, planting seeds, or helping my grandmother with the younger siblings. As my mother became older the chances for her being able to go to school grew smaller because of economical reasons. Therefore, she never got the opportunity to learn how to read and write in school like most people did, instead, she had to learn it all on her own. My mother like many other people migrated to the United States of America for a better living opportunity. My mother did not know any English and moved to this country knowing only but a few words, such as “yes” “no” and “sorry”. Can you imagine leaving your life behind; your family, your home, your job, and moving to a new country? To a place you know little about and trying to call it a new home. Hoping to somehow make a living out of a society which language you do not understand.
My mother came from Mexico to the United States as an illegal immigrant by crossing the dangerous river. Just by that, shows courage, and persistence, especially knowing that you could have had your life taken away along the way. She still took the chance into coming in to the United States because she knew she would have a better living. It took time and practice for my mother to learn enough English to get a stable job. My mother went from being a school cafeteria lady, cleaning houses, to working as housekeeping for hotels, and now, finally, having her independent business, Amway incorporated.
The Essay on School: Meaning of Life and World
Imagine a world where everything you believe is true, is actually a TV Show. Now you’re in the world of Truman Burbank, an ‘average’ person whose entire life is broadcasted to the world. Christof the director of the Truman show states that “We accept the reality of the world in which we are presented. ” This is a key issue in “The Truman Show” but does it apply to our real lives? Do we question ...
My mother has always provided me and my brothers the best educational opportunities that there could be, she has always pushed and strived for me to get all that I should and more. I admire my mother because she is a strong woman to have the courage to come to the United States not knowing if she would fail or succeed in a new a country. My mother has always had a big heart in caring for others, such as she’s taken care of many of her family members, such as her nieces, nephews, sisters, brothers, and now currently taking care of her ill mother, while also raising her own family.
My mother has influenced my life because she shows determination and perseverance, and has encouraged me into doing all that I can which is going to school to finish my Bachelor’s in Social Work to help others just as my mother has helped many people. My mother has sacrificed so much to come to this country and worked so hard to finally be here legally so that one day she can see me cross the stage of my college graduation and receive my degree like she and I have always dreamed of.The person that has influenced my life is my mother because she is the one person that has always stood by my side, and always she encourages me to be the reach my full potential. My mother came from a different country not knowing a single word in English, not knowing anyone, for a better living, and future.
In Mexico, my mother was never able to go to school like most children do, because she was one of the oldest out of eleven children. While others were in class learning their abc’s my mother was out in the ranch feeding the animals, planting seeds, or helping my grandmother with the younger siblings. As my mother became older the chances for her being able to go to school grew smaller because of economical reasons. Therefore, she never got the opportunity to learn how to read and write in school like most people did, instead, she had to learn it all on her own. My mother like many other people migrated to the United States of America for a better living opportunity. My mother did not know any English and moved to this country knowing only but a few words, such as “yes” “no” and “sorry”. Can you imagine leaving your life behind; your family, your home, your job, and moving to a new country? To a place you know little about and trying to call it a new home. Hoping to somehow make a living out of a society which language you do not understand.
The Homework on After-School Care
Posner and Vandell’s article, "Low-Income Children’s After-School Care: Are There Beneficial Effects of After-School Programs" provides valuable research to support the need for quality after-school programs for low-income children. Low-income children need after-school programs like UCLinks because "poverty affects children directly because it limits the material resources available to them and ...
My mother came from Mexico to the United States as an illegal immigrant by crossing the dangerous river. Just by that, shows courage, and persistence, especially knowing that you could have had your life taken away along the way. She still took the chance into coming in to the United States because she knew she would have a better living. It took time and practice for my mother to learn enough English to get a stable job. My mother went from being a school cafeteria lady, cleaning houses, to working as housekeeping for hotels, and now, finally, having her independent business, Amway incorporated.
My mother has always provided me and my brothers the best educational opportunities that there could be, she has always pushed and strived for me to get all that I should and more. I admire my mother because she is a strong woman to have the courage to come to the United States not knowing if she would fail or succeed in a new a country. My mother has always had a big heart in caring for others, such as she’s taken care of many of her family members, such as her nieces, nephews, sisters, brothers, and now currently taking care of her ill mother, while also raising her own family.
My mother has influenced my life because she shows determination and perseverance, and has encouraged me into doing all that I can which is going to school to finish my Bachelor’s in Social Work to help others just as my mother has helped many people. My mother has sacrificed so much to come to this country and worked so hard to finally be here legally so that one day she can see me cross the stage of my college graduation and receive my degree like she and I have always dreamed of.
