It's Hard Being Me Analysis

An identity crisis is defined as a period, at which an individual struggles with one's own sense of self. I believe that everyone goes through such a crisis at one point or another; however, I do not feel it is correct to say, everyone goes through this type of crisis entering their first year of college. Now, I am not say that someone can’t have an identity crisis entering college for the first time, for is was made clear in the essay, that some people can indeed, have a sudden realization of either finding or losing one’s self in college. In turn, it is fair to say that most people do develop a sort of crisis when embarking in the college life. It's a time in your life when you experience the world in a new light—and usually on your own.

As humans we are constantly learning and growing from our past experiences and

No, as individuals we go through multiple stages of self discovery throughout various times in our lives. From the prepubescent adolescent transitioning into adulthood to the middle age man/woman. Almost every interaction we have with someone else or— well ourselves will affect the view we have on ourselves and the world around us.

“It's Hard Enough Being Me,” reiterates Raya's experience with cultural shock and identity crisis upon entering her first year of college. Anna Lisa Raya is a second generation, "Puerto Mexican," American— as she puts it. Raya particularly discusses her experience with her new developed, identity crisis using the aspects of her upbringing and life as an latin American. Prior to entering college, Raya never questioned who she was. She notes, “...I felt like I was part of the majority, whereas in college at the college I was a minority.” She felt as though, she was expected to define herself as—what she believes is a broad term of Latina. Raya mentions her new found discovery; there are