So far, Rodriguez's "Going Home Again," is my favorite. In particular, I resonate with the line, "As a student, he must, literally and figuratively, separate himself from his family, and find a quiet place to be alone with his thoughts" (78). Based on personal experience, I realize that my family does not share my interest in anything, especially literature. Oftentimes, they would say, "I heard of it, but I never read it" or "I haven't read that book in a long time." Like Rodriguez, I felt that their presence was intellectually suppressive and harmful to my development.
In fact, my fondness for school increased as a result of spending too much time with my family. I always thought to myself, "I would rather attend school than spend time with them." Similarly, Rodriguez reflects my experience: "the scholarship boy substitutes enthusiasm with school." In other words, I needed not my family but school.
I regret none of my actions because dedication to school provided me immense joy previously unknown to me. The irony is that my parents forced to go to school, and I rejected it. Now, they claim that I spend less time with as a result of their stubborn insistence.
Simply put, the isolation between the student and family is necessary for anyone who notices the improvement of their skills related to their major. Furthermore, the happiness achieved from my education is unparalleled, and I hope to continue this method.
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