All the things I hate, dislike, or fear in my life come down to the same concept of powerlessness. People cannot control the gender, race, religion, or sexuality they were born into; however all of these act as defining factors of who they are. As a Muslim, Pakistani girl, there are many stereotypes that go around who I am, and something I’ve struggled with, is trying to defy every single one of them. I am a very competitive person, and the assumptions and expectations that are thrown upon me have always felt like challenges that I need to go against, and a feeling to prove something has always been evident in my life. I hate feeling embarrassed when telling others where I am from or that I am Muslim, because I should not be scared to tell …show more content…
I never found the origin of this saying, but it stuck with me since I heard it. Everyone is gifted in different ways based on the way they grew up and what they experienced, and with the talents I have I would like to pursue my main goal of helping those less fortunate than me in the ways I have been privileged to do. There is often an idea that one person is allowed one talent or passion and that becomes the factor that leads them to the life they pursue. However, I believe you can have many passions and pursue all of them. I want to go into business administration because I enjoy managing, problem solving, and being a leader. I know business is a field I will enjoy, and additional to that it can allow me to make the connections and build the influence I need to one day create organizations or start projects that solve social issues. I have also been doing artwork since I was a kid, and am very talented in it. I use my artwork to express myself and bring up problems that need awareness. Currently I am working on an art piece regarding the Syrian refugee crisis, and have also created several pieces before that regard politics, my personal conflicts, and economic