Aware of the economic struggles my parents faced, I decided to work and pay for all of my expenses. Every summer, since I was twelve, I decided to work alongside my parents harvesting cherries. Cherry harvest consisted of carrying buckets that weighed twenty-five pounds up steep hills and tall ladders for seven hours a day. It was the hardest physical activity I had ever done. Being such an exhausting job, I expected it to yield immense benefits. It did not, as my parents had done this job every summer and could barely provide our basic necessities. The wages they earned were never enough to buy a home or secure a savings account. Every major event in my life has shaped who I am, particularly, how I approach my academics. Helping my family has made me selfless. I strive to help others first, whenever possible. Balancing family and school work has made me a reliable person who always perseveres. Working with my parents has allowed me to value, appreciate and take advantage of every educational opportunity. Acquiring an education is critical to me because it gives value to all of my parents’ hard work. I have learned that everything should be done with compassion and no obstacle is
Aware of the economic struggles my parents faced, I decided to work and pay for all of my expenses. Every summer, since I was twelve, I decided to work alongside my parents harvesting cherries. Cherry harvest consisted of carrying buckets that weighed twenty-five pounds up steep hills and tall ladders for seven hours a day. It was the hardest physical activity I had ever done. Being such an exhausting job, I expected it to yield immense benefits. It did not, as my parents had done this job every summer and could barely provide our basic necessities. The wages they earned were never enough to buy a home or secure a savings account. Every major event in my life has shaped who I am, particularly, how I approach my academics. Helping my family has made me selfless. I strive to help others first, whenever possible. Balancing family and school work has made me a reliable person who always perseveres. Working with my parents has allowed me to value, appreciate and take advantage of every educational opportunity. Acquiring an education is critical to me because it gives value to all of my parents’ hard work. I have learned that everything should be done with compassion and no obstacle is