An Example Of Autobiography: Catherine F. Medalla

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Autobiography Catherine F. Medalla A life lived seldom turns out the way we wanted or expected it to. But this is as it should be; because it is life's surprises and upheavals, wrong turns and detours, miscalculations and missteps, which make each of us uniquely individual. I was born on the 31st of December 1981 in a traditional household in Manila, Philippines. My mom and dad, now both senior citizens, live comfortably back home with their grandson. In gratitude, my younger sister, my brother and me try to return the favor to them for all their hard work and sacrifices in molding us to be what we are now. My early childhood was a typical middle class environment of the 1980's. My dad acquired a job in the Middle East and my mom worked in an undergarment factory. My siblings and me were able to study in a private school from elementary and high school. I was an independent child that didn't need help with homework and projects. I was a member of the English club in elementary for it was my favorite subject back then. I was able to get A's on quizzes and tests that made my parents happy. …show more content…

I was involved in several math competitions. Most of my friends would seek my help during exam week and I would willingly teach them all that I knew. That was when I realize that I wanted to be an engineer someday. On my senior year, I was so excited for college that I listed all the schools I wanted to apply to. Then my dad had to undergo a major surgery. My mom had to work harder for us to survive, with three children to support and medical expenses to pay; I had to choose the university that my family could

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