My Story

My Story

            My name is Michelle Rodriguez. I was born and raised in Oxnard California with two older siblings’, one sister the other brother and my little brother. I haven’t moved from Oxnard since I was born here. When I was going to elementary school I got bullied very often because I had a speech impediment. When I was in junior high my parents got a divorce and rarely talk to this day. However, even with these bad experiences my immediate family was always there for each other. Our home was never broken and we never felt forgotten.

Let’s fast forward to the present, now I am twenty-one years old and attending Oxnard College. Though earlier this year my family went through homelessness twice I never stopped going to school. My mother is always encouraging me to do better for myself, the sky is the limit! Thanks to my mother, I continue and will continue going to Oxnard College. I just recently started the Oxnard College Community Garden Club on campus and it is thriving. I have unfortunately had unpleasant experiences in my young life, but who hasn't?

            What my life has taught me is that no matter what happens, your family will always be there for you. Even though bad things happen you must not dwell on it. Thanks to these bad experiences I am who I am today. I appreciate everything I have been through and I am very proud of myself for it. My name is Michelle Rodriguez and I wouldn't trade my life for anyone else’s. In my future I hope to go on more adventures and have more experiences. Also, I plan to get a job in the medical field as an x-ray technician. I've always pictured myself living in a cottage type home in San Francisco with a beautiful garden to groom.