Originally, I was born in San Antonio, Texas to my parents Tammy and Richard Hernandez on August 25, 1998. My family moved to Pearsall once I was about 1 year old so that we could live closer to family and that my parents could work without having to leave me alone with a babysitter, instead leaving me with my grandparents. Living at my grandparents’ house was just like any traditional Hispanic household, except we mainly spoke English only learning a few words in Spanish. By traditional Hispanic household I mean lots of people in a relatively small house, the kitchen being the heart of the home, and the elders in the house being the most revered and respected. Having been raised in Pearsall, Texas in the late 90s has allowed me to live a small town life while still experiencing city life, having been born in and still living close to San Antonio, establish a close relationship with my extended family, and getting to experience public school in a close community. Pearsall is a small town about 50 miles of San Antonio, and though I wasn’t born here I was raised here and this is where I call home. I wasn’t even old enough to remember when we first moved Pearsall and because of that my grandparents’ house is what I call my ‘first home’. Pearsall is not the smallest town ever but it’s certainly not the largest, especially when I was little. The oil boom caused our town to grow recently, but back then for entertainment I was always outside in the backyard, which piqued my curiosity for insects. “Back then before the oil boom the neighbors were friendly and you could play outside without fear, it was a traditional small town, and that is something I miss”. (Sanchez) It’s worth mentioning that during this time period my parents still wo... ... middle of paper ... ...ily getting good grades have always been important, every one of the adults in the family has always pushed for us to get a good education and that is a lesson that I carry with me. “Education is really important in forming what you want to do and what career you want to follow.” (Sanchez) The town that I come from may not be the best but I will work hard nonetheless. That is something else that I attribute to my family and heritage, the importance of a having good work ethic. That is basically who I am a Hispanic, shy, quiet, small town kid who would do anything for his friends and family. I will never forget my roots wherever I go in life and for that I thank my family. Having been raised in Pearsall, Texas has allowed me to enjoy small town life, establish a close relationship family, and getting to experience being in a small public school, and that is who I am.
Growing up, the biggest challenge I faced was being a first generation Latina student. My family came from an extremely rural neighborhood in Guanajuato, Mexico called La Sandia. Both my parents achieved up to 5th-grade education in their hometowns. They decided to sacrifice their lives in Mexico to provide a better life for their family and then decided to migrate to the U.S to achieve what many people consider the American dream.
Growing up in a Mexican-American family can be very fun and crazy. Having two different perspectives on two different cultures almost daily really shapes you to become a certain way as you grow up, which is what happened to me. Ever since I was about three months old I have been taking trips to my parents home town for a month time each time we have gone. Practically growing up in both Mexico and the United States for six years has really helped me understand my cultural background and the different parts of my whole culture, such as the food, heritage, language and culture.
Although having a Mexican mother and an American father was not always socially acceptable, growing up with a different food taste, having a close-knit family, as well as regularly getting disciplined shaped how I am as a person today. I was dipped into a very different childhood most children did not grow up into.
Since before I was born, my Hispanic heritage played a huge role in who I am and what I have achieved. My great-grandfather immigrated to this country with the desire to provide his family with a better future than his own. My grandpa grew up in Texas on the boarder of Mexico and traveled to Blue Island, Illinois as migrant crop worker. This desire passed down by my grandparents and my great-grandparents has played a tremendous role in propelling me to where I am today. Each generation sought to make the the lives of their children better than their own. My grandma received the opportunity to live in the country of opportunity from her father, and my grandpa paid for my mom to get an education. My mother pushed me to do my best in school and
A hispanic background is important to me because it is an aspect of my life that defines who I am and allows me to have a closer connection with my family. I identify myself as a hispanic american since these are two heritages that I grew up with. Being hispanic has provided me with many experiences, both good and bad, which have contributed to my personality and values. For example, being hispanic has allowed me to see the benefits and value that having an education can provide and also allows me to experience the support that a family can provide. As a result, I am a motivated student and a committed family member and community contributor. Furthermore, I have had many opportunities that allowed me to grow personally and one of things that
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The greatest woman I’ve ever known always told me that education was important…and she was right. I came from a small town in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri prior to becoming a teenager. At the time, education was abundant in St. Ann, where I lived. I attended a decent elementary school and made good grades, despite mathematics not being my cup of tea. I have
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