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I used to be a cashier before I started working as a hostess. I worked in a fast food restaurant working in food and customer service.

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As a student I learn in a public high-school  eight hours a day 5 days a week. I learn at CPCC with dual enrollment classes on my own time. I am a student in life, learning about myself as I go.

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I used to be a cashier before I started working as a hostess. I was offered the position of a hostess, and both the pay and location was more convenient. I gave my two weeks notice and left to work at Zapatas

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SOCCER
As an athlete I struggle to play my best, and at the same time be a team player. I want to show off my athletic abilities, but I don't want to hog the ball and prevent  others from playing. At the beginning of soccer I was happy to play in varsity, but left one of my closest friends in junior varsity.

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I have a tight schedule throughout the week. I am always staying after school. I have had to stay in one meeting for half of the meeting and go to another meeting for the second half. This creates conflict in my involvement and participation in the clubs I take part of. This creates stress, and forces me to plan ahead.

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As an activist I go to many protest. I attend clubs and organizations that advocate for immigration reform, and the forms of equality.

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My role as a driver is to keep myself safe, and others safe. I follow the law and I drive with my license. I do not text and drive.

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Being a first generation individual is something I was assigned from birth.

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As a dog sitter I am payed to care for family friend pets. I have to care for the dogs well being.

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As a photographer I photograph friends, and famiy

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As an MYEP intern I had to interview, take a drug test, and dress in business wear. My role is to be active within the City of Charlotte.

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I volunteer in school and outside of school. I have mentored, translated, done community outreach. During the holidays I participate or form drives to help those in need. I go to elementary or middle schools to translate or mentor.

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As a shadower I am able to see what the medical field is like. My role is to follow a medical practitioner and follow their rules.

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As a dog owner I pay a small fee to the police in order to have my dog license. I walk my dog, teach him tricks, care for him, and play with him. I take my dog to the veterinary or hospital when needed. I take care of his grooming myself.

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As a CPCC student I have early dismissal from school in order to attend class on campus.

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My role as a soccer player is to attend every practice. I attend games, team building exercises, and I keep in touch with my coach. My role includes buying athlete wear, getting injured, and run an excessive amount

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As a hostess I have to give the best customer service to every person that steps into the restaurant. I sit people down, and take to go orders. I have a schedule to follow through with, and am payed an hourly wage.

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As a tutor I schedule time to help students understand skills in which they are struggling in.

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As a bilingual person I am asked to translate for people. I have tutored people in english or Spanish. Being bilingual opens up both cultures to me, I am constantly exposed to both languages on media.

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As President of Junior Council I organize events such as prom and pep rallies. I have to maintain school spirit and stay after school for council meetings.

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As Historian of HOSA I attend HOSA competitions. I help organize meetings for our HOSA members, get them involved and aware of medical health occupations.

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As President of Spanish Club I tutor students in Spanish. Spanish club officers and I organize meetings and activities to app our members involved and informed.

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My role as a girlfriend is to have a healthy relationship with my boyfriend. I am emotionally there for him, and push him to do better. I am viewed as"taken" and go on dates with my boyfriend.

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As a friend I am emotionally there for my friends. I hang out with them, offer advice, try new things, and form new relationships.

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As a sister I have a strong relationship with my brother. I look up to my him, and view him as an example.

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My role as a niece is to listen to my aunts and uncles.

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My role as an aunt is to babysit my nieces and nephews. Sometimes I will tutor them, I visit them occasionally. I am the "fun" aunt.

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Being considered a person who lives in a low income household allows me to apply for free or reduced lunch. I am able to get fee waivers, and other financial assistance such as medicaid.

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As a female there are certain societal standards that I am held up to. Living in a society where women are sex objects is something I have become accustom to. I am expected to be more feminine, and are thought of as less in certain scenarios.

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My role as a Latina is a hug part of me. As a latina I am a mixture of many ancestral backgrounds such as native, European, Asian, etc. I participate in cultural events or latino/a festivals to keep in touch with my culture. I celebrate el did de los muertos and other Mexican festivities.

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Being seventeen means that I am old enough to:
Drive
Watch R rated movies
Get a piercing on my own
Donate Blood
You're not old enough to:
Buy drugs/alcohol
Vote in elections

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I was raised in a semi-catholic household. I attend church on an irregular basis. I partipate in all holidays such as ash Wednesday, and Easter. I confess my sins every now and then. I go to church school to go through the seven sacraments of life.

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As an American Citizen I pledge my allegiance to the Flag of America. I am allowed to express my thoughts through the first amendment, and have the Bill of Rights to rely on. I speak English (latin base language). I learn history from the "White Mans" perspective. I celebrate the Fourth of July and am happy to live in a country that allows for certain freedoms such as gay marriage. I live in a society of consumerism.

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I keep in touch with my cousins, and go to family cookouts with them. I keep in touch, and have learned a lot about myself through them.

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As a daughter I live under my parents rules and expectations.

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Rachel Ramirez
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