(855) 4-ESSAYS

Type a new keyword(s) and press Enter to search

First Generation American


            Coming from the first generation of my family to actually have the opportunity to complete their education is a great privilege to me. Although I was born in the United States both of my parents were born in Guyana. The education in Guyana is very advanced as it is based on Great Britain's system of education; despite this however; my parents were unable to finish their education.
             Both my mother and father went to school in Guyana my mother was the only one in her family who finished high school while my father on the other hand because of difficult circumstances did not complete the eighth grade. Many of my father's family who immigrated to America have children who went to school over here. Most of my older cousins completed their education here by continuing on to college unlike our parents. I am the oldest cousin on my mother's side so it will be my duty to continue my education in order to set a good example for my younger brother as well as my younger cousins. I am fortunate to have been born in the United States and have the opportunity to make a better life for myself by graduating high school and then going on to college which will hopefully ensure a bright future for me. .
             One of my biggest goals is to complete college which I know my father would have been proud of. My father passed away in October of 2002 and left behind my mother, younger brother my step-brother and I. This was a great difficulty for us but somehow we have begun to cope with our great loss and the effects. Both my mother and father always told me and my younger brother that the only thing they really want from us in order to make them proud is to continue school and graduate from college. Fulfilling their desires is very important to me. Knowing that my father lived a very hard life because of his lack of education is a great motivation to me because I do not want to have to work hard just to put food on the table or provide clothes for my family.


Essays Related to First Generation American


Got a writing question? Ask our professional writer!
Submit My Question