It has been years since I’ve been to Mango Street. I am now in college majoring to become a teacher. I can honestly say leaving Mango Street was a struggle but I made it through. Life on Mango Street made me realize that I was so much better than what I thought I was. I worked very hard in school with what I had and received a scholarship. I then left as soon as I could.
I am now returning home to make a change in the schools system and children’s education. I put a lot of thought into this decision. I want these children who now live on Mango Street to have so much more than what I had. These kids are the future and deserve a better education system. I also chose to
make a change because when I was younger, I always wanted someone to do what I
am now doing. Before I use to think to myself, “Why should I do this for these
people? No one ever did it for me.” But I realized it wasn’t their faults for me
growing up that way. They didn’t have the ability to make this change but I,
Esperanza, do.
In order to accomplish this goal a lot of work is needed. I will have to
provide the money to build these schools up and improve them. To fix these
schools I will gather fund raisers to earn the money and give from my pocket. I
will also get others involved by having meetings. My big goal is to try and call
out to the mayor. It’s going to be a challenge but it is going to be worth it. I
have already asked others to help out and they are more than happy to. They also
believe that this change will be huge. Everybody who lives on Mango Street does
not think they’re good enough, but little do they know they are the best. Coming
from a neighborhood like this you feel worthless for not having enough to be
someone. But one little improvement leads to so much more.
5 months of work now past. It has been 5 months of raising money, getting others involved,
& the mayor to help. Honestly, this was not easy. So much had to be done to
be where we are now. I came across many challenges of earning the money, getting
people involved, and getting ahold of the mayor, but it was accomplished. I am thankful that people did give a
helping hand and put so much effort for these children. It was mainly hard for
me to get the mayors attention. In the beginning he didn’t want anything to do
with Mango Street. I had to beg him and give him a speech of why he should help
out. He then decided to donate $15,000! A lot more can be done and will be done.
I ask that you all keep spreading the word of “The Mango project.” It is never
too late to make a change become a revolution.
I wouldn’t think that the place I wanted to leave the most was going to
be the place I return, to but just like the sister said, “When you leave you
must remember to come back for the others. A circle, understand? You will always
be Esperanza. You will always be Mango Street. You can’t erase what you know.
You can’t forget who you are.” And I never forgot; never.
I am now returning home to make a change in the schools system and children’s education. I put a lot of thought into this decision. I want these children who now live on Mango Street to have so much more than what I had. These kids are the future and deserve a better education system. I also chose to
make a change because when I was younger, I always wanted someone to do what I
am now doing. Before I use to think to myself, “Why should I do this for these
people? No one ever did it for me.” But I realized it wasn’t their faults for me
growing up that way. They didn’t have the ability to make this change but I,
Esperanza, do.
In order to accomplish this goal a lot of work is needed. I will have to
provide the money to build these schools up and improve them. To fix these
schools I will gather fund raisers to earn the money and give from my pocket. I
will also get others involved by having meetings. My big goal is to try and call
out to the mayor. It’s going to be a challenge but it is going to be worth it. I
have already asked others to help out and they are more than happy to. They also
believe that this change will be huge. Everybody who lives on Mango Street does
not think they’re good enough, but little do they know they are the best. Coming
from a neighborhood like this you feel worthless for not having enough to be
someone. But one little improvement leads to so much more.
5 months of work now past. It has been 5 months of raising money, getting others involved,
& the mayor to help. Honestly, this was not easy. So much had to be done to
be where we are now. I came across many challenges of earning the money, getting
people involved, and getting ahold of the mayor, but it was accomplished. I am thankful that people did give a
helping hand and put so much effort for these children. It was mainly hard for
me to get the mayors attention. In the beginning he didn’t want anything to do
with Mango Street. I had to beg him and give him a speech of why he should help
out. He then decided to donate $15,000! A lot more can be done and will be done.
I ask that you all keep spreading the word of “The Mango project.” It is never
too late to make a change become a revolution.
I wouldn’t think that the place I wanted to leave the most was going to
be the place I return, to but just like the sister said, “When you leave you
must remember to come back for the others. A circle, understand? You will always
be Esperanza. You will always be Mango Street. You can’t erase what you know.
You can’t forget who you are.” And I never forgot; never.