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Ancestors Inspire Pursuit of the American Dream

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2018-06-04T10:25:38+00:00 May 15, 2018|Highline Voices, News|
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Ancestors Inspire Pursuit of the American Dream

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By Chantal Carrancho

What I love about working in higher education in South King County is that every day I meet students whose stories are similar to that of my own family.

The stories of my family — my great grandfather traveling on a large boat, my grandpa who left his family behind and my dad walking to work in the cold snow — have given me the power and strength to uplift my own dreams and especially to motivate others to do the same.

The stories of my family all share a common theme: Pursuing the American Dream. This is embedded in the minds of most immigrants, especially my family who emigrated from the Philippines. My parents gave me a life of equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination and initiative.

It all began when a large boat from Molokai, Hawaii, arrived in the beautiful islands of the Philippines to recruit sugar plantation workers. …

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This article was originally published in the print edition of the Federal Way Mirror on May 7, 2018.

About the Author

Chantal Carrancho manages the Career and Student Employment (CASE) Center at Highline College. The CASE Center is available to help students, alumni and community members with career exploration, job search, campus employment, resume writing and career events. Carrancho received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in American Ethnic Studies and a master’s of education from Argosy University. She dedicates this article to her late father, Elmer L. Carrancho.

About Highline Voices

Highline Voices brings a range of diverse perspectives to our community, featuring the expertise of Highline College staff and faculty. Read other articles in the Highline Voices series that began in 2016. All Highline employees are welcome to contribute to the series. Email Tanya Powers or Kari Coglon Cantey for guidelines.