Believing That You Can
born in St. Marc, Haiti where I also attended High School. I
loved school and went every morning from Monday through
Friday from 8:30 AM to 3 PM. I was good at spelling,
mathematics, and reading. My goal was to get good grades
in High School, so I made sure I did well on my report card.
My craft in high school was sewing dresses and embroidery.
My ambition was to continue my college to become a big
designer, but I was not able to finish my education because I
now had a child to think about.
My goals now are to think about a family. I have three
children, two boys and one girl. When I came to U.S, I had
two more girls; in total I had five kids. With much ambition
and the chance to stay in the U.S, I would try my best to
make sure my children grew up healthy and received a great
education. After my third child, I decided to come to the
USA. My goal was to go to immigration services for my
visa, which they gave me to come to New York City. After
two years, I got my green card and in eight years, I become
a US citizen. With my ambitions, I got a good job, a big
house, and a car. All in all, I am an accomplished woman. I
am a United States citizen and I have raised beautiful
children. At my age, all that I have left to accomplish is my
education, which I am happy to say I am working towards
that goal. I thank God for everything he did for me and God
will continue to give me more and more in my future!
Esther Dieujuste is a student in the Literacy Volunteers of Leon County
ESOL Program. Lusi Hong is her tutor.
My Goals and Ambitions
My name is Eunice Gonzales. I was born and raised in
the Dominican Republic. I have been in the U.S. for twenty-
three years. My goals and ambitions are to speak, read, and
write English fluently. In order to complete my goals, I have
enrolled at Dunbar Community School to complete my
education. Earning my GED is a major part of achieving my
goals. My ambition is to teach my children and
grandchildren the importance of education.
When I left my home country, I moved to Miami
Florida. I lived there for twenty-three years. I was given the