Essays on Growing Up

I grew up and went to school with black people, and I loved spending time with them and playing with them. It was fun keeping company before I had to start school. I was in this class of students who struggled with cluster consonants. They added vowels between two or…

I grew up with a strong interest in nature, and as a child, I would assist domestic animals in my home anytime I saw them in distress. As a child, my father would take me to our farm, where he kept a herd of cattle, and I would watch him…

I used to be a shy little girl when I was younger. This shyness just showed up when I was around older adults and boys. My childhood memory isn’t worth recounting because of my shyness. Bullying and criticism were directed at me largely because of my behavior. I was regarded…

I grew up on the outskirts of Tokyo, Japan, a city rich in history and culture. My father worked as an investigative reporter for the Japan Times. Like my father, I have always set high standards for myself because I believe in not only doing my best but also doing…

I grew up in the suburbs of Tokyo, Japan, a city with a wonderful tradition and a rich culture. Growing up and studying in Japan meant that I had to be assertive and clever. Before I was given the scholarship to study in the United States, I had to take…

Growing up like an identical twin brother was a bittersweet feeling for me. I had a wonderful time spending my childhood with my closest friend, who was also my twin brother, but at the same time, it was a big challenge. I feel like I didn’t have my identity as…