Assignment 16A
Some skills and assets I believe are unique to me have to do with my background and the way I was raised. I was born in Puerto Rico and was raised by very strict parents that taught me the value of education and hard work through my adolescent years. I believe that my work ethic stands out among the rest, and that I can show someone what true hard work looks like. I also believe that my bilingualism helps me stand out among the rest. It is not necessarily a unique asset, however, is is unique to me as Spanish is my first language and English has been something I have come to learn along the way. Additionally, I am creative and have extensive knowledge on certain things, such as the correctional system (odd, but it's true!). This knowledge does not help me with everything, however, it does wonderful contributions to the work that I am interested and that is what matters.
During my interviews, I had a variety of people that all said the same thing about me: That I was very nice. I interviewed my two roommates, my mother, my father, and my boyfriend. They all agreed upon one thing, and that was my niceness and how it is often taken for granted. It was heartwarming to learn that about myself, however, I was hoping to hear more about my entrepreneurial assets. My mother, father, and my boyfriend did say I was a very hard worker, and then proceeded to gush about their pride over me (which was also great to hear). Graduating from UF in three years was something neither I or my parents ever dreamed of me accomplishing. I come from a small island where many opportunities for a successful career are not present. Moving to the states has given me the drive and motivation to seek out every opportunity that is presented because I know that at one point, they didn't exist. My roommates told me I was very giving and very smart, which I pride myself to know. Knowing that these are my assets as seen by others suggests that I have been accomplishing what I have always wanted to: let others know my good intentions. My intentions are always good, and for that to be misjudged is truly heartbreaking for me. These interviews were a great point of assurance. I think all of the assets that were described of me are pretty true of myself. I wished my family and friends saw a little bit more creativity and entrepreneurship in me, however, that is hard to come across when it is not necessarily something I express in an environment that is not school-oriented. My roommates saw more of it than my parents did, however, I will now make it a point to express that side of myself more around my boyfriend and family.
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Hey Gaby,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. It is cool that you were born in Puerto Rico and that you have brought the customs and culture from there to the US. It is important to know and cherish your heritage because it has shaped your family for generations and now it is shaping you. I think your hardworking spirit will provide many long-term benefits to you and will become more and more prevalent as you grow as a person and a professional. Many great entrepreneurs are extremely hard workers and they believe that with a lot of hard work, anything can be accomplished.