Describe the World You Come from - for Example, Your Family, Community or School - and Tell Us How Your World Has Shaped Your Dreams and Aspirations
While on a study tour in India, I had an opportunity to visit Mother Teresa Orphanage, in the famous city Agra. Even though Agra is known for Taj Mahal, a symbol of love for his wife by Emperor Shah Jahan, appropriately Mother Teresa built this orphanage for her love towards the disabled kids who were abandoned by their parents in the same city. It was in that center while holding a six-month year old boy, it struck me profoundly how lucky and fortunate I am. I am blessed with a happy family where my parents are always there in time of need; my sister gives me encouragement to my daily life chores. The support and encouragement that I receive from my family and community have helped me to strengthen my resolve throughout my academic and extracurricular life and given me the inspiration to go out and seek excellent education that would make my parents and community proud. My parents, who are first generation immigrants from a third world country, always encourage me to give back to the community. My parents have built a family that is loving, caring, understanding but at the same strong on ethics. They always make sure that I develop a strong intellectual property but at the same time be passionate to my fellow citizens of the community. When I started playing competitive soccer for club team, I couldn’t make up my mind whether I should play as a forward or as a defender. When I asked my dad for his suggestion, he refused to give a direct answer. Instead he told me what it takes to become a good forward or a good defender. He then asked me try out both positions and make my own decision. Ever since, I make my own decision what I want to do, what I want to become, how I want to help my community. They have taught me that I am the one who must use his good mind and make wise decisions, whether it is a decision to be on soccer field, at school, robotics team or at home. Throughout my life I have believed that it’s the responsibility of each human being