If I could rewind one moment in my life, I would
finish school and go as
far as I can go. That way I wouldn't have to suffer in the
future like
I do now. For example, every time I look for a job, I suffer
when I
have to fill an application for a job because they ask for
the education
and I don't have any. I need better education for a better
job, so I
don't have to suffer any more. I think that I didn't have enough
influence from my family. Sometimes we blame our parents for
the
mistakes we make, but it's not always their fault. Sometimes
we need to
blame ourselves. If I could rewind one moment in my life, probably
today I would be an
important person like a political figure, a fireman, a policeman,
or
probably a teacher so I can help others like me to receive
their GED so
they can have a better future. I hope that these words that
I'm writing
help the younger generation receive the experience that they
need so
they won't have to suffer like I am.
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About the Author
Rafael
Goyco is a student at Mount Wachusett Community College,
Loeminster. He is originally from Puerto Rico. “I
came to this country in 1966. I was 16 years old. Back home,
I believe
I went to school until the seventh grade. I repeated the 4th
grade. In 1969 in Dorchester, I went back to school in the
evening two
times a week for one year until I learned a little bit of English,
so I could find a job. In 1970 I met the woman of my life and
we got married. We have two daughters and one grandson. I work
in
Marlboro doing transforming for all types of electronics. Two
years ago I went back to school so I can earn my GED, enrich
my goals,
and take computer classes. My goal is to take communication
in computers. I hope I make it." |
