Examples Of Insecurities
Insecurities. I am an undocumented student. I am a DREAMER. The undocumented student label has haunted and even made me reevaluate the possibility of attending college. Though obstacles fill my path, I have learned to push forward.
At the end of ninth grade, I remember telling my counselor I was undocumented all I got was silence and a blank stare. From then on, I knew my situation was not easy. I kept my undocumented status a secret. In high school, teachers and counselors would preach that dedicated work would prepare one for college, but I had more obstacles to conquer. My college process has been complex with little resources.
I graduated Galax High School in 2010 with no plan. Friends and teachers would ask why I wasn’t attending college.
At the end of ninth grade, I remember telling my counselor I was undocumented all I got was silence and a blank stare. From then on, I knew my situation was not easy. I kept my undocumented status a secret. In high school, teachers and counselors would preach that dedicated work would prepare one for college, but I had more obstacles to conquer. My college process has been complex with little resources.
I graduated Galax High School in 2010 with no plan. Friends and teachers would ask why I wasn’t attending college.