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Cultural Autobiography
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Cultural Autobiography
My cultural heritage
My Cultural Heritage
Peranakan Heritage
Peranakan Heritage
On my mothers side, I'm a Peranakan, a sometimes recognized Singaporean ethnic group. A much more pronounced part of my heritage, it has affected who I am today.
Traits acquired
Traits
My mother raised me as a "tiger mom" for the first part of my life, instilling in me a willingness to obey authority. This was backed up by my grandparents who encouraged filial piety, which I still hold to. Other things, such as a very tolerant taste in food (Singapore is at the crossroads of the world), eating after the eldest, and being neat and tidy are all other "top of the iceberg" traits I've acquired.
Peruvian Heritage
I'm half Peruvian from my fathers side of the family. Though this is much less pronounced then my Peranakan heritage, it has still affected who I am.
Peruvian Heritage
Traits acquired
As a half-Peruvian, I've been raised to have a close bond with my family, which is in contrast to Peranakan side. This dichotomy allows me to "code switch" if I'm meeting one side of the family or the other, though I am very close to my immediate family. This has resulted in me developing very strong friendships rather then a lot of good friendships. I learned to love music, which is very important in Peru. More surface level things I've acquired is a more knowledgeable inquiry into Peru's socioeconomic condition and an interest in Peruvian foods.
Traits acquired
Military Heritage
I was raised in a military household with my father being a JAG (military lawyers) in the US Navy. This has had a very pronounced impact on my life and affected my career choice and life goals.
Military heritage
Traits acquired
Being raised as a military brat, my father had to be deployed. Being the oldest of my siblings, I was required to take on much more responsibility much earlier then my peers. This has allowed me to become much more adept at taking care of myself and being used to independence early. It sparked an interest in geopolitics as I wanted to know why my dad was being deployed to the middle-east and this interest has affected how I see the world.
Traits 2.0
More traits
Due to my upbringing, I had a great respect for service and hard work. It was quickly instilled in me that hard work would automatically mean success. I have kept this attitude from my upbringing and it has served me well in college. Due to my respect for service, I wanted to serve when I got older. This led to my applying for the Navy ROTC and I'm on track to become an officer in the Navy as well.
Catholicism
I was raised in a devout, but not strict, Catholic household. I was taught to believe the message but question the institution. I still consider myself a strong Catholic today and this religious influence has definitely influenced who I am today
Traits
Catholicism teaches that the world is ultimately a good place, despite its evils, influencing me to have a positive you on the world and universe. Catholicism also teaches that reflecting and praying for others is good, whether it works or not, I believe it has allowed me to more effectively reflect on my actions and develop empathy for others. It has allowed me to develop a more complex concept of metaphysics which influences the way I see the world and it also has influenced me to go to church.
American Heritage
As I was born and raised in the United States, I have developed an American cultural heritage. American culture is always going to be present in the way I act and the way I think.
Traits
Raised as an American, I have developed a more independent focus then my parents. A sense of American exceptionalism is also present, though it isn't absolute. I've developed a belief that, despite how corrupt and destructive the US can be, it follows a fundamentally good and positive idealism. Other American beliefs that I hold are that wealth will make me happy and competition is healthy. This translates very well into the college system: its competitive and the end goal is money