750-1000 words personal statement

Personal Statement

As an immigrant coming from a middle class family, I have experienced my fair share of injustices and difficulties growing up in the United States. My mom and I emigrated from Hong Kong to the United States in 2012, in hopes for me to receive a better education that she did not have a chance to pursue. There were no shortcuts for me to be successful. It was definitely not easy when I moved here; I had to learn and use a language that was totally different from what I’ve used before, a new living style that was hard for me to fit. But everything I had experienced is what shaped my character, my personality, and the goal I aim for in my life. My goal is to prove that a dream can change everything.

I was having a hard time when I am six years old, my parents divorced and they were trying to hide the fact to me. But I clearly knew what was going on between them, even though I pretended I don’t know anything. My dad was a horse trainer in Macao; my mom was just a housewife. My mom and I lived in Hong Kong during that time period. My dad owned nine houses at that time. Therefore I was spoiled and grew up in a hypocritical surrounding. But I am also glad I grew up in a surrounding that is full of lies and falsity, which I learned that we never know what kind of person they are under their kind and smiley faces. It really taught me the idea that I can only trust myself in order to be successful. Although everyone told me that living with my dad would have a better future for me but I chose to live with my mom, which I came to America with my mom.

The most difficult time is also the happiest time in my life. My mom worked hard but paid with low salary. But she doesn’t want to get any help, like CSSA (Comprehensive Social Security Assistance), from the government because she want me to learn the concept of don't relied on anyone if you have the ability to afford yourself. She won't be stingy to me even we are not rich. That encouraged me to work hard and be responsible for my life. I want to use what I’ve learned in my life to show her that she made the right decision for raising me up. I want to honor and thanks her for everything that she have done for me.