A child uplifting their entire life and moving over 2,000 miles, leaving behind everything they had grown accustomed to and held dearly would be the hardest trek which they would experience, I was this child. I had been born and raised on an island where the tallest buildings were resorts and where business men wore aloha shirts matched with slippers, I had grown up in Hawaii. The chain of islands was not like any other state in America, pine tree forests were substituted with white sand beaches littered with palm trees. I had grown up on the beautiful island of Maui, although with this beauty came underserved roads, schools, and government facilities. The school system in Hawaii is one of the worst in the country, for a short while the government …show more content…
was even unable to pay teachers on Fridays resulting in a 4 day school week. Because of how horrible the public schooling was my parents opted to send both my brother and I to a private school on the island. A poor decision by my older brother in his Junior year of high school resulted in his expulsion from the only “acceptable” school on island. This event would lead to by far the most substantial change which my family had experienced in my lifetime. In the first week that my parents had received the news of my brothers actions and the results of them the first question on their mind was where he would attend his senior year of High school. My parents had two options, send my brother to the public school on island, or move to where he would receive a proper education. Being only 13 years of age at the time I had little understanding of the situation. Even at this young age I did know one thing, I wanted the best for my brother. In the end my parents put this decision on me, they informed me that I would decide the families fate. I loved the place I grew up in with all my heart, but above all I wanted my brother to have a bright future. I elected that our family would suddenly uplift ourselves and change locations. I was shocked at my parents decision to move to Park City, Utah. This little ski town was the exact opposite of my island home. We would be exchanging our board shorts for ski coats and our surfboards for snowboards. The hardest part of this sudden decision was informing my friends, the kids which I had known since pre-school, and who had always stood by my side. My close friends were always there to pick me up when I had fallen down and I would now have to tell them that I was leaving them behind. At the time I felt as if I was abandoning my closest companions, and when I broke the news it was exactly how they felt. I would be leaving behind my lifelong friends and the home which I had grown up in, in terms I would be leaving the only life I had ever known. Our decision to leave Maui was sudden and with it came an accumulated number of split second decisions, the biggest of which would be what to bring with us.
I had about a week to pack up my closest belongings and leave the majority behind. Besides the general items which I would need the only thing I wanted to bring above all else would not happen to be a “thing” at all, but two furry friends. My dogs, Bear and Poe would be necessary for myself to make this journey. My parents disagreed on the matter attempting to inform me that Bear and Poe were not needed and that we would find new dogs. In my mind there was no replacing my dogs, I would not find a dog as massive and kind hearted as Bear, nor a dog as energetic and fun loving as Poe. I clashed with my parents, informing them that I would not leave my companions behind. Eventually it became imperative that our dogs would be accompanying us on this journey. Bear and Poe were all I truly needed to join me on this …show more content…
trek. I remember getting on my departing flight looking over the island knowing that I would return, yet at the same time I knew nothing would be the same.
I was deserting my old life while at the same time preparing myself to greet a new one. On my 6 hour flight I began to consider the possibilities for this new life and remember the true reason why my parents and I suddenly uplifted ourselves. Over time I realized It was a necessary decision which I am now happy to have made. In conclusion I will admit that I will never know what the alternative outcome may have been, but when I look back I am able to realize that no matter the decision like continues
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In the speech, “America’s Schoolchildren”, President Barack Obama uses Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in an effective manner to support his claim that every student should have an active role in the responsibility of their education. First and foremost, President Obama begins his speech with an anecdote from his life, “I get it. I know what it’s like. My father left my family when I was two years old, and I was raised by a single mom who had to work and who struggled at times to pay the bills and wasn’t always able to give us the things that other kids had” (Obama 72). In his statement, he give us a personal story from when he lived in Indonesia, that he too went through hardships of having his father leave his family when he was two, not always
This, in turn, affects the state’s culture, economy, and government as a whole. As a student who has attended different schools across Hawaii (and also in California and a few schools in China), it is very evident that many schools are affected by this, and there are very noticeable differences between each school’s respective success that correlate with its regional economy and culture, and government influence. As a whole, though, it is definitely noticeable that Hawaii is generally doing poorly in comparison to other places. In one of its lowest years, “Hawaii (stood) in the bottom 10 percent” (Daniel Para 3), ranking 46th place as a state in the “2000 Developmental Report Card” (Daniel 2). This reflects on major, recurring statewide issues that greatly detriment its school system. Hawaii’s failing education system is caused by and affects many things. Nonetheless, there are a few reformation
There are many kids in this country that face a very difficult challenge each and every day. These are kids that live in dysfunctional families that sadly do not have the resources to manage a child. Instead they are more busy with getting food on the table and not losing all of what little they have already. Sadly for these kids school is their only thing they can count on to always be there. Sanctuary of School by Lynda Barry is a wonderful personal experience of what these kids go through on a daily basis. In this personal narrative she writes about the hard times she and her brother went through when they were children. She wrote of an experience where she snuck out of the house in the early morning with a feeling of panic that was relinquished
As you can see I did grow up in paradise. Although, I think I have shown that Hawaii is more than just a travel destination. It is a whole other world in and of itself. The spirit of the islands and the people are something that can’t be experienced anywhere else; the same can be said for the array of assorted cultural cuisine brought from around the globe. Food is the glue that keeps everyone in harmony. I am proud to say that I came from a land I love so much and would fight to keep safe as long as I live. The person I am today has been shaped by the rich Hawaiian heritage found only on the islands; everyone should experience it at least once in their life.
The short story, A Dog’s tale uses the first person narration view. The main protagonists uses the elements that are used in the first person perspective. Such as the protagonists of the story uses the words My,I am, and I in the story, A Dog’s Tale. 2.
School was coming to an end and I thought about how Scout’s teacher didn't want her to read. I couldn't stop reading I enjoyed it too much and so did scout, I wondered if I would have reacted the same way scout did. One day after coming home from school, I saw scout with a Big stash of gum. After she told me how she got it, I started thinking the worst since I am her older Brother. I knew to scout was stubborn and wasn't going to get rid of it so I threaten her by telling her that I would tell Cal which is a fight scout wasn't up to fight. Why would there be gum in a tree and why was it out of all places in the Radley tree? We waited until what was forever for school to be over and for Dill to come. After all Dill had become a close friend
The director threw me the ball a few times, and I practiced hitting it in order to give me confidence. One time when he threw it, I hit it. There are two cameras next to each other, and the ball went right through the middle. My jaw dropped when I saw that. I couldn't believe it.
Congressional findings in 2006 states that Native Hawaiians students start school behind other students, continuously have low scores on standardized tests, they are overrepresented among the students with learning disabilities, and they are more likely to be held back a grade level (Rohrer, 2010, 95). Native Hawaiian students, compared to other ethnicities, on average start out in schools doing poorly. Child abuse and neglect disproportionately affects Native Hawaiian Children (Rohrer, 2010, 95). As a result many don’t receive the help at home they need to be able to further their education. This disproportion of low test scores and inability to do well in school sets many Native Hawaiians on the path of low-income jobs because of inability to enter into higher
Although this course was forty minutes away from my house, and it was three days a week, my parents were willing to make the long trip to ensure that I learn English and have an equal opportunity of an education . Learning the English language was only part of my struggle. The most difficult part of moving to Arkansas was the abuse I endured and the loneliness I felt as a result. Being in a place where people judged me by the way I talked and by where I came from made me feel inferior and worthless. Each day I woke up to go to school was stressful because I spent most of my days in school alone. I did not have friends. I was ashamed for showing up to school just to be the enjoyment of everyone; white kids thought it was funny to verbally and physically torment me. I acted like it didn’t bother me, but inside it would kill
Being born on a small island had made me a child who was naturally isolated in America. I had been raised under circumstances that naturally made me desire space, the sounds of nature, and small groups of familiar faces. I had a kind of mannerism that differed from those around me and that made me feel utterly alone. My upbringing had numbed me to the unpredictability and chaos of the island, but the bustling of people and new technology had me completely overwhelmed. I felt like I was drowning. Without a chance to catch my breath, both my mother and brother began to work hectic
I did not want to leave. I had been here for ten days and I had established relationships and friendships with people from everywhere and all sorts of backgrounds. We all sat in the car, preparing to leave. Every single one of us, my parents, brother and me, sitting in silence. Wanting to cry, waiting for someone to say the first word?
It was a tough decision but I was convinced and clearly focused on my objective. When I got here it was very difficult, it was just like if I had born again. Everything was so different that I felt like discovering a new world where people used to wear headphones as their ears and where the streets where full of cars instead of people walking on sidewalks. I had to start to learn a complete different style of life that I never imagine existed.
Throughout life, we are faced with endings that are challenging to accept, and those challenges can also create undesirable occurrences that are inevitable. While most transitions are uncomfortable, the process of accepting a new journey is essential for personal growth. Ending a comfortable way of life and entering into an unknown territory can be an intimidating experience which can force a person to stay in their comfort zone. Why do new experiences make individuals feel lost or undecided about their direction in life? In Transitions: Making sense of life’s changes, the author William Bridges, guides his readers through three stages of change, which include, the ending, the neutral zone, and new beginnings. According to Bridges, transitions start with an ending, however, it is the ending that starts with a beginning. Part of the beginning and ending process is an important portion of the cycle, barriers have to end in
This is a story of Max, who went to sleep an ordinary boy and woke up with an unordinary ability. The ability to with his dog Comet.
This journey taught me so much that I wouldn’t have ever imagined. I grew from this experience mentally and I saw my parents becoming closer and regaining that bond they held with one another. This event taught me to be more appreciative with all the little things I have and made me realize that life isn’t going to go the way you want it to; you have to fight for the path to lead you in the right direction. I was brought closer to both my parents and my brothers. This event started new beginnings for this family, a new start to get things right because when I found out I would be moving to San Diego, I never would have realized the struggles I went through; especially when I was a silent voice in the decision.