Personal Narrative: Upward Bound

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I was able to grow up into adulthood, being better prepared for the future, as I learned my desires to experience events outside my comfort zone, independence, and learn who I truly am. And this was possible for I am a student within the Upward Bound Program, who dormed at Cal Poly Pomona. However, due to my very shy and antisocial behaviors, I didn’t want to go. During my childhood, I was an easy target for bullies. I was constantly abused, both physically and verbally. And it continued all the way to my middle school years, where it reached a point where I nearly gave up my life in order to stop the pain. But regardless, I still went because of my parents and my oldest brother, Edgar Diaz, an alumni of Upward Bound, who told me that it would be good …show more content…
Since I was away from home, it meant that I was out of my comfort zone, no one to practically take care of me. I was a hard time to cope at first, but with the help of RAs and friends by my side, I was able to survive for the weeks away from home. With that, I was able to finally experience what it feels like when I would be on my own, out in the world. I was able to experience a sense of independence while I was away from home. It was sense that I never truly had experienced before when I was young, and now, it was something that I wouldn't want to give up, especially in the future. But overall, I was able to learn who I truly am deep inside. For I would describe myself as a very determined and compassionate person to all of my pupils, who will follow through any work that must be done. And with this, I was finally able to say that I am ready and prepared for what I have to go through in the world. Even though I know it will be dangerous and different road from what I can ever experience, I intend to follow my goals, for I have a future in this world, and I will be ready for
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