Cultural Assessment

My first object is a picture of me and my dad in his Air Force uniform. Being a military child has shaped my life in many ways, from being very close with my family to respecting others, behaving myself, appreciating and having pride my country, and many others.

My second object is a picture of my family. My family means the world to me and because of the way they raised me and loved me, I am a very family-oriented person. I am very fortunate to have two parents who are still married and extended family who I could turn to for anything in the world.

My third object if my UT ID. It represents how fortunate I am with my socioeconomic status. I am able to go to one of the best Universities in the world, I can afford a place to live here in Austin, and I have a car to get me to and from school every day. I take these things for granted all the time but I am lucky to be able to call these things normal parts of my life.

My fourth object is my prayer journal. I'm a Christian and Jesus is everything to me. Being a Christian means trying to live my life like Jesus did. It shapes how I treat others, the decisions I make, and the things in which I put my value.

My fifth object is a Younglives tshirt. Younglives is a Christian ministry for teen moms and I am a mentor to four teen moms in north west Austin. These girls have given me a whole new passion for people who live in underprivileged communities. Becoming a mentor was a culture shock at times, but I'm so thankful for the opportunity to learn about these girls lives and be a part of helping people help themselves.