Southern China
I am a full-blooded Chinese from Southern China. My parents died when I was only eight years old, which means I had been an orphan for 24 years. Since I am an only child, I had no other siblings to run to or to take care of me when my parents passed away. Naturally, my grandparents took over the responsibility of raising me. My other relatives tried to help too whenever they can. However, in spite of the help of my grandparents and relatives, it was still hard to meet my financial needs especially concerning my schooling because I come from a low-income family.
Most of my relatives did not finish their high school or secondary education so that they only earn their living by farming or as factory workers. The priority of the family income is to buy food to eat. Since they earned little, there was nothing much left for other needs. I felt then I was a burden to them. Together with the rest of the family, I faced daily the struggles and challenges associated with poor living conditions. Fortunately, I met many kind people who helped me when I was in need. Most of them were not my relatives but they were generous and offered encouragement along the way.
These people were my source of strength and inspiration. I studied hard and earned good grades in school. Since I came from a poor background, the Chinese government paid my tuition fee. When I was in high school, I passed for a scholarship. Even as a scholar, I still encounter financial difficulties but the kind people around me provided the money I need or assisted me in securing a loan. That is why I am so thankful for these people for without them I would have not finished my secondary education. I am especially thankful for my ex-boyfriend who was instrumental in my coming here.
Actually, I never dreamed that I will be in America but I am glad and happy that I am given the chance to come here and to fulfill my dreams. Coming here had helped to define my life goals. I realized that if I work and study hard here there is a big chance that my dreams will be fulfilled. To finish my college education is very important to me, not only for personal fulfillment but because I will be the first in my family to finish a college degree. After I finish my two years course in college I would like to pursue a degree in nursing. I always wanted to become a nurse.
When I was 16 years old, I worked in a nursing home and took care of the sick and old people. That experience had opened my eyes to the beauty of the nursing profession. I was happy and felt fulfilled that I was able to help those who were physically suffering (College of Nursing 2006). Since then I resolved to become a nurse. I feel that in this way I can also repay the kindness of the good people who had helped my life. My desire to become a nurse was further enhanced when I befriended a professional nurse. She encouraged me to try this course for it is a very fulfilling and noble profession.
I had also talked with counselors and schoolmates about nursing and I always get a positive feedback. I felt positive about the course maybe mainly because I like it in the first place. To prepare for a nursing course, right now I am taking my G. E. classes. I had been continuously studying for three years now, even taking winter and summer classes. I am looking into the possibility of transferring to other schools in California for as an International Student, I face limitations to get into the Nursing program in my current school. After I finish my B. S. in Nursing, I really desire to work in California as a registered nurse.
I also plan to get a Master’s degree in nursing whenever there is an opportunity, maybe a few years after I work as a nurse, and then when I reach 50 I would like to teach in a nursing school. I do desire to marry and settle here for good so I will see to it that I will find a job here as a nurse. I also want to do volunteer works for I believe that it is noble to help others this way. Reference: College of Nursing. ( 2006). “About the Nursing Profession”. University of Southern Nevada. Retrieved February 24, 2008 from http://www. usn. edu/nursing/about-the-profession
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