A Life-Time Of Recovery
Obstacles were in abundance throughout my childhood from the start. The physical and emotional implications that manifest as a product of 7 years in a Vietnamese orphanage, diagnosed with a mental illness, and facing the death of my beloved adopted father would leave most students in an academic/general life deficit. These experiences have shaped my short term goals in that I consistently give back to my family in whatever small or large capacity they need. The inconsistency of my early childhood drives me to be present mentally and physically with my family, peers, and mentors on a daily basis; ultimately helping me to acquire the knowledge I need to be successful in both my personal and professional life. Such short strides will facilitate my long term goal of continuing my education to influence positive change in my surroundings. I see myself developing a skill set that will construct a step ladder for equity in impoverished communities. I have yet to identify a single topic/route because of the deficit in my impoverished life, spanning the seemingly infinite gamut between physical and emotional support. I feel passionate about every disproportionate characteristic that is endemic to low socioeconomic cultures and will use diverse academic, social and technological experiences to find a prominent route and solution. To make these goals come into fruition, I will seek out as many opportunities pertaining to my mission in life. Understanding that life is full of obstacles, I’m willing to maneuver around these barricades to continue my path in life. I would not be where I am at without peers, my adopted parents, and mentors that have guided me in making decisions that ultimately shaped the strong characteristics present in my being. With their guidance and my experiences, I now have the ability to see a piercing light in dark situations. Being able to see an optimistic view of life in a time of chaos, has allowed me to focus on what’s important as well as my desires and goals in this world. The first step I often take is to reach out to those closest to me and present my ideas, skills, passion, and receptiveness to their thoughts and drives in an effort to expand my thinking and develop strong social connections. Putting myself in other’s shoes and applying these lessons to my personal life is the greatest weapon I can wield.
