My Juxtaposition Of Cultures
I do not fit into a mold or a label. I am a juxtaposition of cultures and upbringings. Born in a small town of Sterlitamak, south of the Ural Mountains on the border between Europe and Asia, I was pulled by my tatar background to be patient and to respect my elders, and by my russian background to knock on wood, or check the mirror if return home to grab something i forgot. As I grew up in Texas the brought their cultures, they brought they ethnic foods…taught each other language. I am open to the world it is all interesting to me I want to travel I am me. I want to be
School and society tries to force me into a box.
My family didn’t live there for long, but the Russian culture followed me wherever I moved to. To me, home is not one place, it is many cultures that were part of my upbringing that when put together meant home. I was always surrounded by Tatar, Russian, Texan, and American cultures. My parents are of tatar heritage. ( used to speak it when I was three but my mom decided to stop it, which I really wish she didn’t because then I could have interacted more with my cousins and relatives.) Everytime I hear my mom speak Tatar to my aunts, I beg her to teach me a phrase in her mother tongue. The phrase I know best is “saer soot bire” which means “the cow gives milk.” Knowing Russian and hearing the native language …show more content…
instilled in me a love of global cultures. Kastiby are my favorite food in the whole universe, imagine a grilled quesadilla but with mashed potatoes. … I have been a synchronized swimmer for 6 years. It is a sport that Russia has dominated since I was born. I have learned time management through synchro because we practice for over 13 hours a week.
I later moved to Scotland, then Pearland, Texas, then back to Russia, and finally to Sugar Land, Texas.
Because Fort Bend County is one of the most diverse counties in the US, I have been exposed to many other cultures and languages as well. I am part of the Global Studies Academy which allows me to express my culture and my interest in foreign foods, languages, dances, clothes. To give back to my community I am involved in the Peer Assistance and Leadership program where I have the opportunity to work with elementary kids and special ed students. This has inspired me to reach for my goal of becoming a pediatrician.
It is a part of my
identity
School and society tries to force me into a box.
My family didn’t live there for long, but the Russian culture followed me wherever I moved to. To me, home is not one place, it is many cultures that were part of my upbringing that when put together meant home. I was always surrounded by Tatar, Russian, Texan, and American cultures. My parents are of tatar heritage. ( used to speak it when I was three but my mom decided to stop it, which I really wish she didn’t because then I could have interacted more with my cousins and relatives.) Everytime I hear my mom speak Tatar to my aunts, I beg her to teach me a phrase in her mother tongue. The phrase I know best is “saer soot bire” which means “the cow gives milk.” Knowing Russian and hearing the native language …show more content…
instilled in me a love of global cultures. Kastiby are my favorite food in the whole universe, imagine a grilled quesadilla but with mashed potatoes. … I have been a synchronized swimmer for 6 years. It is a sport that Russia has dominated since I was born. I have learned time management through synchro because we practice for over 13 hours a week.
I later moved to Scotland, then Pearland, Texas, then back to Russia, and finally to Sugar Land, Texas.
Because Fort Bend County is one of the most diverse counties in the US, I have been exposed to many other cultures and languages as well. I am part of the Global Studies Academy which allows me to express my culture and my interest in foreign foods, languages, dances, clothes. To give back to my community I am involved in the Peer Assistance and Leadership program where I have the opportunity to work with elementary kids and special ed students. This has inspired me to reach for my goal of becoming a pediatrician.
It is a part of my
identity