Importance Of My Journey To America

I stood in front of the mirror, and I noticed my reflection. I stared into the eyes of a brown girl with all 5 feet and 2 inches yearning to escape the suffocating confines of the family struggles I have to experience each day. My family financial issues and struggles to survive every day leave me nothing but headaches and tears that I shed almost every night. These challenges give me a thirst of transcendence and push me to go an extra mile in all aspects of my life. My 4.0 cumulative GPA is evidence of my commitment and determination to be more than what is expected of someone who matriculates at Barringer S.T.E.A.M Academy. Working this hard to refute my adversaries is by no means an easy feat for me.

I was born and raised in Ghana. Growing up in this poor country was a struggle. I experienced poverty, hunger, poor education system and terrible health care system. My parents worked more than they can to provide me and my siblings the necessities we need to survive. I remember vividly when my older brother Justice was very sick. It seemed like if it was yesterday. My mom and I rushed him to the hospital and when we arrived, all hope was lost. There was a long line and the nurses didn’t

Adapting to a new culture, different environment and a unique educational system was very challenging. As time went on, I was able to overcome this challenge. This experience opened my eyes and made me see the world in a different perspective. I became more engaged in my school and community. Participating in many community outreach programs has exposed me to a variety of after school programs such as like the All Stars Project, Rutgers R U Ready for work, the Rutgers University Reach College course and serving as a board member on the Newark Youth Council. These programs have prepared me and impacted my life in all areas. As a result, I have grown and developed to become a better