Parents: Sometimes the Biggest Supporters in Life
By Evan Solis Staff Writer
Photo by gustavito1917 on Pixabay. A mother and father, who I think are vital to academic success, with their son.
I would love it if you would read my article on who I give thanks to, that being my parents who have helped me at my toughest times in my years at HCC. #hccthanks
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ost people would cite their parents as the biggest influences in their success; it’s almost cliche. I think that shouldn’t discredit them. Both my parents, Lucia and Gustavo, are major contributors to my success at HCC. They didn’t only help me with work, although my mother did play a major role in my success for my Spanish class, my parents supported me in various other ways that were vital to my success and soon-to-be graduation.
“I knew then that I would decide to start my college career here.”
When I feel like surrendering to stressful classes, I contact my father to get advice, and what he has to say never fails to get me motivated again. For example, I was on the verge of dropping my public speaking class, which was required for my major. It was a really stressful class, as I am a really shy person. Speaking with my father, he encouraged me to press on and try my best to overcome my fear of speaking in public. It helped a lot, as I was able to pass my public speaking class. My mother has also given me support mentally and emotionally in my studies at HCC. Again, I am a really shy person, but I wanted to sign up for a music class, as it is my passion. My mother pushed me to take a guitar class, and was even willing to buy my guitar. I did take that class, and now I am chasing my passion and am not afraid of being creative. Her advice influenced me immensely. Without both of their support, I feel like I wouldn’t be as successful in my academic journey at HCC. So with this, I would like to give thanks to both of my parents for making my first time at college feel secure.
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