What Has Made Me Who I Am Today Essay

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    Many call him rich but I call him dad. He is the man who has taught me to be the person I am today. My dad has been there for me every day since I was born, and what my family and I have put him through I probably would have gone crazy a long time ago. My dad is literally the only man in our house. It is my dad, my mom, my older sister Olivia, me, and my younger sister Aliza. Even my dog is a girl, even my litter sister’s fish is a girl. I don’t know how he does it, I really don’t. But the thing

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    service to their school and community and personality. I can assert you that I acquire each of these attributes and deem myself worthy of becoming a NHS member. The National Honors Society not only does admirable work in the school, but in the community and I would be honored to contribute. As a potential member I can assure you that the qualities listed above are those I hope to contribute to the existing group of members. I hope to convince you that I possess such qualities to confidently in the future

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    many of us pause to think what influences a person’s identity. What makes us the individual that we are? I would say that it is our home, where we live with our parents and siblings. Why do we have trust in certain things? Why do we believe the way we do? I would say it is based on the way we were taught and raised a set of opinions that have been instilled in a person since they were young. I would say there are three great influences in my life that makes me who I am today my parents, my religion

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    There is a deep inspiration within me that motivates me to press on and accomplish everything that I have set before me. I know what it takes to get what I hunger for, and what’s essential to be successful. I am a go-getter because I do not let anything stop me from achievement. After graduating high school in 2011, I enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and served until 2015 on active duty. Setting goals has always been a part of I am so I knew after completing my enlistment contract with

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    What is religion? Their has been many differrent interpretations on defining the word religion, but it’s extremely complicated to since their are so many human belief structures that vary. As being a Muslim I believe that being religious is to follow the Holy Book which is the Qu’ran and to follow the five pillars of Islam which are declaration of faith, prayer, charity tax, fasting and pilgrimage. Religion is what has been the most influential in my life and it has shaped me into what I am today

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    family has been on of the most fundamental parts of my life that has made me who I am. They have cared for me when I am down and have molded me into the a man. My dad has showed me how to be a respectful and hard working person, while my mom has always helped me be caring and compassionate to those around me. Without them, I wouldn't be in the position I am in today. My younger twin brothers help me set a good example and push myself be better. Even my dogs, Maggie and Molly, have helped me throughout

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    planet has gone through events and memories, which shaped them into the person they are today. The events and moments that a person passes through are later integrated onto the person. This is the story about the moments and events that have shaped me into the person I am today. Whispers, shouts, and snide remarks have morphed my personality, my being, into my identity. I am the result of trying to prove to my family, friends, and peers they were wrong about the things they said about me. One way

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    always assumes I am simply caucasian, because of my skin color but there's more to who I am then what's on the outside. My family has many different cultural backgrounds. On my dad?s side he has a background of mexican heritage, as for my mom's side she has a background of French Canadian. There is three main cultural elements that made me who I am today, they are how I was raised, my family's traditions and food. I was raised in a very loving and caring family that taught me many life lessons

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    Who I’ve Become and Why Why I have become who I am today? This is a very simple question with a very complex answer. I am a result of biological, psychological and social-cultural influences. All three of these thing have shaped me into the person that I am today. My social location has also helped to shape me into the person I am today. Biologically I am a male and I was born a male and I have always identified as a male. Racially I am African-American and Native American (Specifically Cherokee)

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    First I dance to transform my thoughts into actions, and now I write to express my thoughts without hesitation. It was not always this easy. As a teenager, I played soccer to make my parent’s dreams a reality. I was overjoyed I made their aspirations come true when I was chosen to be a part of the junior varsity soccer team my freshman year. Although their proud gaze upon me was soft, being benched every game for two years was rough. Even though I feared revealing the truth, I could not continue

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