My Family...made who I am

Behaviorists believe that environment is all-important; the environment that we grow up in defines who we are. If we grow up in a bad environment, it will make us to be awful people. If we grow up in a good environment, we will grow up to be respectable people. Not only does the environment shape who we are but our family does as well.

My family consists of seven people: my mom, my dad, my 2 sisters, my grandparents and myself. Since my other relatives lived in far away countries, it was just the seven of us most of the time. As a result, those 6 other people had a great impact on my dreams, my goals and my personality.

My parents probably had the greatest impact on me. They both were born in the year of the dragon, and it suited them. My parents are strong and passionate and would do anything for the people they cared about. They didn't care about what other people thought about them, and they selflessly sacrificed themselves and their happiness to make my sisters and I happy. We didn't really have a lot of money growing up so when they bought us something really expensive, I knew that they were sacrificing money that they could have used for themselves but spent it on us in order to make us happy. Although my parents worked hard and now have a successful restaurant where money comes easy, they still do these things for us. These sorts of selfless actions inspired me to get good grades so I could get a high paying job and buy my parents the dream house they always wanted. They also made me want to stick up for myself and be more assertive so that no one could make me feel inferior and I could be as strong and as fearless as they are.

My younger sisters probably had the second greatest impact on me. My sisters were always smart. They’re caring and kind actions kept me going as I came home everyday from school or practice. They would bring me snacks, drinks, or even ask me about my day. Those things inspired me to be the best brother that I could be; in a way it made me a better person.

My family shaped my goals so that I could get into a good college, pursue a career path I liked and make a lot of money so I can help out my parents. My family shaped who I am as a person. They shaped me to be a kind, caring, compassionate individual who doesn't care about what other people think and will do anything for those I care about.

College!

I would like to attend Berkeley, University of California.
My family has all attended the college and they all have great comments about it. Also, if I have the chance to continue my football career, CAL has a great team.

Here is the link: http://berkeley.edu/
Prompt #1
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community
or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams
and aspirations.

Prompt #2
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution
or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment
makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?