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Personal Essay – Importance of Family

My parents came to the United States as Mexican immigrants to look for opportunities that they would not find in Mexico. Poverty is an aspect prevalent in my native homeland, and hence, my parents sought to eradicate poverty and create opportunities for their children. Thus, it is because of the pursuit of the American dream that I am here today. For this reason, I am very passionate about my family, which, because of my experiences, extends to other immigrants. My parents worked hard form to get the opportunities that I have today. It is because of their love and support that I can pursue my dream in the United States. They have been there through all the significant parts of my growing up, including when I had a surgery to remove a tumor that had grown in my head. I believe I would not have made it through the difficult time after the operation without my parents’ support.

My parents are the core that drives me to work as hard as or even harder than them, to continue the legacy they brought with them from Mexico. The values they have imparted within me should help me as I move towards a new chapter of my life, college life. Wooster’s college has other international students and immigrants who may have the same dream as I have myself. If I get the opportunity to be part of the College of Wooster, I would like to continue to be part of the international community, which I feel will be part of my family. Wooster’s college is far away from the community and family, which I have been part of for so long. Therefore, meeting with the other students will provide me with family away from family; hence, I believe I would be right at home.