Reflective Essay: If I Give Back To My Latino Community

About ten years ago, my family moved to this country. As a Mexican legal resident people believe I didn’t struggle; however, I often remind them that I also come to the United States with little to no knowledge. I was expected and demanded to learn a foreign language, which was going to aim me in the future. A future that was unknown, surrounded by a different culture. Even when I was still considered a child and without an explain of my situation, I soon realize that this struggle wasn’t going to be in vain. I have dreams as many of us; however, my dreams go beyond my own person. My main dream is to give back to my Hispanic community. Hispanics have become and will become the future of this country and if we don’t take the steps to support one another nobody will.
The country was still unknown and I was ill. That day they deny me healthcare, because I was not part of that institution. I strongly believe nobody should be denied from such rights. If I could aim my community I would provide more healthcare services. We currently have some centers; however, that is not enough. We need to educate our community. Our community has strong bonds; however, we lack that trust and communication with healthcare professionals. This is due to economical struggles, time, and even language. As a future professional I plan on putting my grain to break this conflicts and reaching a greater trust and educational understanding among my community. A community that deserves to get the proper healthcare to prevent diseases and syndromes, prior to chronical or fatal