Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today? Education and putting one’s best into their work were fundamentals of my upbringing. I was surrounded by strong independent Filipina women, and Ionian women, all telling me to do my best, to get an education, and work hard-and eat well along the way. … Read more
Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today? I came to America as many of my students did – not speaking a word of English. And, like many of my students, my entire family of five bunked with my grandmother in a one-bedroom apartment. My dad had served in the military … Read more
Q: How has your family and cultural background shaped the person you are today? As an African American, my cultural heritage is a tapestry: woven with threads of education, resilience, and creativity. My family has shaped who I am today, by being a role model and teaching me the importance of walking in my own … Read more
Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today? My Dine’ heritage highlights the utmost importance of family and community values. This has motivated me to pursue further education, with the goal of making a more meaningful contribution to tribal communities, while also providing a strong framework for nurturing enduring connections with … Read more
Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today? I’ve always believed in self-determination and hard work. This was instilled from my family a long time ago where I was taught to work hard, study hard, and try to succeed based on one’s own talent. The Chinese proverbs of hard work meshed well … Read more
