FAFSA: Personal Narrative

Coming from a low income family, I understand my parents won’t be able to assist me financially. FAFSA is a life changing opportunity, and so are scholarships and government grants. Scholarship money will ease the fees for tuition, books, living, and everything I need to attend the University of Texas at Austin. I have a passion for hearing other languages, it’s amazing to me. The structure, tone, and expression changes completely! I watch reality south Korean shows, Japanese anime, and read biographies from people who have traveled to other countries like India. Currently, I have apps and dictionaries for french and ASL to reach my goal: to become multilingual. The best opportunities are in the beginning, and I plan on taking advantage of
going to college right after high school. Now that I am admitted to the College of Liberal Arts at UT at Austin I can pursue the major of my dreams: International Relations and Global Studies. I am fascinated by other cultures and languages from around the world! I grew up in a border town, so I am used to hearing two languages in my house, neighborhood, school, and community. Although, I am sheltered at the same time. Hispanics are the majority within my city, so when I go to San Antonio or Austin it’s like I’m in another state! I definitely felt culture shock, but it’s okay because it’s a natural response. I love diversity, but it took me a while to feel comfortable about being a minority. Leaving my hometown definitely made me experience that. Then I remind myself that I have a goal and picture myself completing it. Suddenly, overcoming my insecurities, weaknesses, and fears no longer seems difficult with my goal in mind. I know the amount of effort I pour into my dream will determine how successful I will be making it come true.