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Personal Narrative: An Event That Affected My Life

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An event that influenced my life occurred when I came to the U.S not knowing any English. I did not know anyone around nor did I understood them. It took me a while to learn a few words and than learn to speak them. The first few months it was hard for me because I found English complicated,confusing,and hard to memorize. Some words were easy because it was somehow connected to Spanish, and others were not as easy. My mind was set and focused on achieving my goal, to have a good career, join a medical/technology field. A lot of people doubted me, saying I would not be able to learn English, graduate or reach any goals. Hearing those words broke me into pieces, but I took it as a challenge. I felt shattered but committed at the same time. I

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