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Why I Need to Go to College “Why I Need to Go to College” by “Amy” opened my eyes. It made me appreciate what my parents have provided for me and my siblings. Amy is determined to accomplish her goals because “too many people have sacrificed their lives, family, and time to give [her] the chance for a better life.” I completely agree, because my parents didn’t receive the same education that I have been able to have. So it’s almost as if the goals I achieve in school are a present for them. Thank you, Amy, for sharing your experience and showing us the importance of paying back our family’s sacrifices. Fabiola Valentin, Phoenix, AZ
Hijab In “Hijab,” Aribah explained the stereotypes she experienced wearing the hijab and the misconceptions people have about them, like “hijabis are quiet and traditional” and “women who wear a hijab are oppressed and are forced to wear it.” A woman even called her a terrorist because of her hijab. Aribah suggests that the world should stop stereotyping and that we must be more careful about what we say and to whom we say it. I enjoyed this piece and liked what it stood for. Like Aribah, I am a Muslim, and my sisters wear hijabs. Luckily, they’ve never been verbally or physically abused, but people have called me names because
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of my religion. Like Aribah I just try to ignore them. Aribah is correct – this society should stop stereotyping and live in unity. Mustafa Hayder, Brooklyn, NY
My Mother’s Ungiven Testimony I found “My Mother’s Ungiven Testimony” by “Cathy” moving because it reflects my father’s hard life. She writes that her “mother’s parents were alcoholics” and her father asserted his “dominance, verbally and physically.” This is so similar to the childhood beatings my father got from his alcoholic father. Like Cathy’s mother, “pain and betrayal shaped … and, ironically, alcohol took over” my father’s life. However, soon after I was born he reawakened and fell in love with his children, which helped him overcome the temptations of addiction. Thank you, Cathy, for having the courage to write about your mother’s struggles. Her story inspired me to share my father’s. Daisy Mendoza, Phoenix, AZ
Marionette “Marionette” by Gabriel Goodpaster is probably my favorite poem. Every word just clicked in my mind. The sad thing is, a lot of people have an emotionally dependent experience. It’s not that they want to ride this roller coaster of emotions; sometimes people don’t know how to escape, and find themselves attached to these “strings,” as Gabriel writes. If this was what the author was attempting, the portrayal was perfect. I look forward to seeing more work from Gabriel in Teen Ink. Emmanuel Figueroa, New Castle, DE
Not that Korean The second I saw “Not that Korean” by Irene Park, my eyes were drawn to every word, as if it were something vital to my survival. The piece is a glimpse into a Korean-American’s life as she grew up. Irene depicts the struggles of fitting in as an Asian with an American lifestyle. When she started school, she was mocked by her white peers, and called a “Ching Chong Chinaman.” Later, she was deemed by her Asian peers as not a “true Asian.” As I read this, it was almost like looking into a mirror. It wasn’t just the fact that I am also Asian-American. It is that I grew up in almost the same situation. Many of my relatives speak only Chinese. When I was younger, I could speak and understand the language. However, I have completely abandoned it and now only understand a few phrases, like “Brush your teeth” and “Get off your phone and go to bed.” A line that stood out to me most was “I was embarrassed by everything Asian.” I was shocked to realize that I feel the same way. I hate traditional Chinese clothes, as they are too conspicuous. I am embarrassed by how the Chinese language sounds like you’re yelling. And most of all, I am embarrassed about how I look. I hate my hair, which is, for some reason, unaffected by a comb. I hate my skin color, which I try every summer to hide with a tan. My eyes are wider than most Asians’ but smaller than most Americans’. Irene’s piece taught me about myself. The most important thing is to embrace everything. I am Asian, but I like the American culture and lifestyle more. I am ambitious in school and underestimated in sports. I have to find, as Irene states, the “best of both worlds,” like a true Asian-American. Gavin Zhao, Brooklyn, NY
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