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the statistic like less drunks, waiting to have sex, and waiting to have children will help revitalize
our life. The only way to stop these misinterpretations is to stop letting them become true.
My culture path has shaped me into a more stronger being. My culture has taught me to
always pursue my dreams. My parents have taught me this by encouraging me to go farther in
my education. Without education, you have no future for yourself to become better. With these
words of advice I plan to go to college after high school. Leaving Gallup will help test me to still
be a good person and to practice my beliefs. Going farther in my education is the way to a better
life because in times like this- higher education is needed to help others.
Even though I will leave for college, I plan to come back to help my people. I hear lots
of kids say," Gallup is boring. I'm going to leave and never come back," and in some ways that
seems like the only way. I once was like that, until my older sister had a good point. She said 'If
you want to change the way Gallup is- you have to change it yourself.' I cannot leave this place
hoping it will get better on its own. I have to educate the younger generation to be better than the
past. Complaining about the way things are won't fix it- you have to engage yourself to really see
results. I want to come back home to my people and help- little by little it will change.
My path has impacted me the way I think of my life. Without my knowledge of my
culture, I would be lost in finding my identity. My culture has shaped me into a better person
because it teaches me to value all the little things in life. Honoring my parents and praying to
God have all played a major role. My culture would not have been stronger without Mr. Harvey
teaching us of our people fighting to keep our culture and preserving it. My culture has shaped
my life for the better and I plan on becoming even greater through my education and my
traditional ways of life.