Having these different types of people under the same roof as him did something very important, and that was to be opened minded. Having an opened mind can be one of the greatest attributes to the young mind, it allows the mind to take in information from such a broad amount of interest. That helped him become well rounded; taking up interest in things like, sports, comics, politics, and most importantly …show more content…
It showed him compassion incomparable to anything he’s ever felt before, it showed him how no matter how hard you got it in life that you can find joy in the simplest things. This place hasn’t only brought him joy, but it has gave him a passion that has driven him to pursue a goal unlike any of his family before him. He began college, the first in his family to do so, he became set on becoming an occupational therapist, wanting to do all he can to help the special needs population lead a more independent lifestyle and help these children become able to live a lifestyle that is as comparable to ours as possible. He is completely set on doing whatever he must to have the knowledge to simply teach a child with a disability to play ball, and build from that to eventually help them make it through day to day life on their own. Helping children become independent early in life, will encourage them to live independently as an adult. He would literally be helping them gain their independence, isn’t that