Hi Everyone my name is Dashira Del Rosario, I’m 20 years old, Dominican and born and raised in the bronx. From kindergarten to 8th grade I went to school here in New York but then I moved to Connecticut and did my 4 years of High school over there but when I graduated I came back to New York for college because I didn’t like Connecticut. For my free time I work at Zara in 42nd & 5th Ave I spend most of my time there. I Would like to get into the gym for this semester to keep myself really busy because it keeps my mind busy from thinking so much. Some things I like to do are, spend time with my boyfriend, my family and my friends. I like to try new foods that I’ve never had before. Some accomplishments I had in 2021 I had set for myself that I accomplished was getting my first job. Getting a job during covid was exceedingly difficult, not many were hiring and if they were requiring experience. But once I got the job, I felt like I finally had an actual responsibility, that gave me strength to get motivated to try my best to get into college. College was my second accomplishment. I graduated from high school in 2020, but I applied to colleges late, so I was not able to start in the fall semester. I almost did not make it for the spring semester either due to my high school not sending my transcript on time but luckily, they received it on time. Once I started college, I felt proud of myself because I did not have the actual college experience everyone had because of covid. I have not been in school since March of 2020. It has been two years that I have been taking classes online, I finally got that college experience I wanted. This is the most important accomplishment I had in 2021 because in my family no one had made it that far, only my mom, but she only stayed for one semester and dropped out after. This is my third semester. One future accomplishment I have for myself is being able to get into nursing for pediatrics or becoming an ultrasound technician. But overall being able to experience being in college and studying for the major i want is my biggest accomplishment so far. The pronouns I use are she/her/hers. Im taking this course because i’m curious to learn cultural and historical production of sexual difference, and the impact of feminist research.
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It’s nice to meet you, Dashira. I am also a first-generation college student. It is a big deal to families when someone goes to or finishes college for the first time. It’s also sometimes difficult because you don’t have someone to talk to who has experienced it. But I’m sure they are all proud of you – as they should be!
Hello Dashira, Nice to meet you. Our names look so similar to each other lol. I am also a first – generation high school graduate and the first to go to college so I know how important it is to accomplish the goal of getting a degree. You should be really proud of yourself for making it this far and I’m sure your family is too. Continue to strive you will be a great nurse one day.
Hi Dashira,
I enjoyed getting to read all about you. Similarly to you, I have made it my goal to get back into this gym this month, and last week was my first week back! The only thing that I don’t enjoy is waking up at 5am, since it’s the only time I really have to go, but other than that, it’s been great. Also, congratulations on all of your achievements! Being goal oriented, in my opinion, is the best way to keep oneself motivated.
I hope you have a great semester!
Hi Dashira,
I’m so glad you could make it just on time for this semester. You sound like a really well-rounded, hard working person and I’m sure you’re gonna make everyone in your family proud. I’m excited to finally be in physical classes as well but I’m NOT looking forward to my hour long commute.