Instant Access To 100,000+ Essays!

Learning to be Myself Looking at society through a biased scope can make many see minorities as a lesser form of life. Being born into a minority in today?s world has shaped me very differently in comparison to the majority. Ever since I was a child I felt as if I was being pressured into things to make my family proud. You can see this characteristic in almost all families but in a minority family, it possesses great strength. A sense of independence existed as I was a very young child. I was playful and mischievous, yet kind to my siblings. When I grew old enough to understand the intentions my parents had for my future I became subservient and loyal to my parents and at the same time, I became shy. When I reached my young adolescent stage, I became rebellious and often thought independently. Fortunately, I stayed out of trouble most of the time. With all of the past memories added up, I enter my second year in college. I have learned most of my communication skills semesters prior to today and my self-esteem and personality have developed over time throughout my life. I am quite aware of all these essential elements to one?s sociological behavior and try my best to practice each in healthy ways. I love my fami