Chapter 7 - Submitting Writing and Creating Portfolios Exercise

“The College Writer”: Chapter 7: Submitting Writing and Creating Portfolios – Exercise

Exercise # 1 – Page 102

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Self Introduction Essay

My name is Carrie Karp and I am twenty-six years old. I was born in Burlingame,
California. Although I moved around quite a bit throughout my life, I have always lived in the
Bay Area. I spent about the first ten to twelve years of my life living on the Peninsula. The
remaining fourteen to sixteen years, I have lived in the East Bay. I am an only child, although I
do have step-siblings whom I consider to be almost like blood relatives. My parents got divorced
when I was very young and my step father and his children have been in my life since I was
about two years old.

I come from a mixed background. My mom’s mother, Nani as we call her, is part Scottish,
French, and English. She would be considered a fifth generation San Franciscan. My mom’s
father, my Grandpa Al, was Croatian. Both of his parents came over to San Francisco from
Yugoslavia. My Grandpa Al would be considered a first generation San Franciscan. My mom’s
parents had eight kids total. I have a very large family that just keeps growing! My dad’s father,
my Grandpa Lenny, is German. I am not sure as to when his family came to the United States.
His mother, my Grandma June, is Italian. She came to the United States from Italy. She is from
Genova, which is northern Italy. My father’s parents had only two children. So that part of my family is not so big. After that summary of where I have come from, I would say that I am a mix
of Italian, German, Scottish, French and English.

Currently I am living in Livermore with my fiancé and our two dogs, Cody and Bella. Cody
and Bella are Labrador Retrievers. I am a HUGE animal lover! I almost wish I could have a
household full of all different pets. The reason I say almost is because I know how much goes
into having a pet; feeding them, bathing them, taking them to the vet, etc. I believe pets are a
huge responsibility and you should not own a pet unless you understand that. So, two dogs are
all that I can handle right now. I also think there is nothing better to me than spending time with
family and friends. As I grow and mature, I realize that family and friends (and pets too) is what
makes your life rich and full of happiness and love. Some of my hobbies or “loves of life” are
travelling, although I have not done much of it yet, eating good food and watching good movies
every now and again. I also love to do arts and crafts, cooking/ baking, to visit museums, and go
shopping.

As for the near future, my fiancé and I are getting married in August of this year, which I
am super excited for. I just started attending Lincoln University in the fall semester of 2008. I
am aiming towards my Associates of Science degree in Diagnostic Imaging with my
concentration being General Sonography. I never thought I would go to college after high school,
but as some years past, I realize the importance of an education. I believe that being educated
means having confidence and opens doors for you in life.

My goals for the present and the future are to concentrate on school, do my best to
achieve good grades while absorbing all information taught to me and ultimately to find a job as
an Ultrasound Tech. I want the kind of job that I will be happy to go to everyday. I also want job
security and good pay. I believe all of this will come with working as an Ultrasound Tech. I also
want to start a family within the next three to four years. I cannot wait to experience the joys of
being a parent. I have no doubts that there will be hard times, but I embrace them and look
forward to all the good to come as well. I am so looking forward to the years to come.