Hello, I’m Md Shamir Hossain, the youngest son in my family who are immigrant from Bangladesh to this foreign country. Growing up, I always struggled with cultural assimilation. My family migrated to the United States when I was just 9 years old. When I came to the States, I was introduced to many barriers; food, language, garments that I would only see in Hollywood movies, not in my conservative country, and how diverse it is. At such a young age, I was faced with many adversaries. I had to constantly change my persona to fit in or adapt to a new environment. Because of my differences, I would often get looked at or judged with racial remarks or stereotypes, but I would not let that get to me but instead, I would embrace my cultural heritage because it’s something I’m proud of and it’s not something I can use a shroud to cover up, it is who I am and my roots. My parents never forced me to pursue anything other than what I was interested in, but ironically, I chose a legal career. I always knew I would become a physician assistant since 9th grade. I dedicated my entire high school year to volunteering at clinics and hospitals. In fact, my current occupation is being a caretaker for the elderly, but I’ve lost so many family members during COVID-19 that now hospitals scare me. I’m very spontaneous at the moment. Of course, I researched and I have always been told that I would make a good lawyer simply because I’m very good at arguing and demanding what I want. I’m very vocal and not shy about sharing my perspectives of what’s wrong or right.
   My career plan is to graduate from college with my Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies and then pursue Law School to get my practicing license eventually. In this work field, I want to focus on immigration. I want to represent low-income families or clients who are in need of any humanitarian relief or have issues with their naturalization status. In our legal system, there’s always been a balance with injustices, and it’s spoken too often about issues like; deportation centers separating families and children who are too young to even understand what’s happening; inconsistent safety issues that families face; sanitary issues that many are victims of being dehumanized. I’m privileged that I never experienced this situation nor my family, but that doesn’t mean it does not involve you. Everyone deserves basic human rights, and I would stand up for anyone who is a victim.
      Something I want you to know about me is that I had a good summer. I traveled alone with some friends, and I visited Canada, Nevada, California, Utah, and Arizona. It was definitely an experience I won’t forget. I love traveling and trying out new things. Over the summer I went hiking in the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park’s Angel Landing. It was so scary and full of adrenaline experience. I almost died, but it was worth the pictures and videos. I can’t wait for next summer because I plan on visiting Alaska to see the Northern Lights, and then around Europe with my Mom. It’s one of our bucket lists from the show “The Gilmore Girls.”
