Both my parents and I are immigrants, and where they came from they were the minority. As such, they personally encountered and had to deal with both racism and

Both my parents and I are immigrants, and where they came from they were the minority. As such, they personally encountered and had to deal with both racism and xenophobia. It's more subtle in their professional fields, but not nonexistent. Parts of Texas are still horrible, but Northwestern is amazing when it comes with dealing with diversity. I have carried with me the work ethic springing from their statements, but tend to ignore the ill will that inspired it. It's useful to learn how to work hard.