My Personal History- Claudia Gaytan

  • Born

    Born
    I was born in Michoacán, Mexico.
  • My Family

    My Family
    4 brothers, my mom, dad, and me.
  • my mother

    my mother
    my mom. I miss her so much.
  • My Education Starts

    My Education Starts
    I started school in my hometown in Mexico at the age of 5
  • First Graduation

    First Graduation
    Graduated from my elementary school
  • Middle School

    Middle School
    Started my first year in middle school
  • Moving to the United States

    Moving to the United States
    My family and I moved to California to start a new life.
  • Moving to Oklahoma

    Moving to Oklahoma
    My family decided we move to Oklahoma because they would be able to find a job there
  • Started School in Oklahoma

    Started School in Oklahoma
    I was put back a year because I didn't speak English therefore instead of going into 7th Grade, I was put back in 6th grade.
  • Starting Middle School all over again

    Starting Middle School all over again
    Although I was almost done with my 7th grade year in Mexico before moving to the United States, I had to start middle school again in Oklahoma.
  • Moving Back to California

    Moving Back to California
    My family decided that it was best we moved back to California. My dad had worked there for most of his life, he felt the need to go back. I was a freshman in high school at this time.
  • Continuing My Education in California

    Continuing My Education in California
    I started school in California, I continued as a freshman in high school, and I had to adapt to a new school again.
  • Moving to a different city in California

    Moving to a different city in California
    My family decided to move again only an hour away from where we had moved originally, but because the city was bigger and there were more opportunities for my brothers and I.
  • New school in a different city in California

    New school in a different city in California
    I started my Junior year of high school in the city we had just moved in, Coachella, CA.
  • High School Graduation Year

    High School Graduation Year
    I finally graduated from high school, thankfully we did stay in the same city until I graduated high school from Coachella Valley High School, class of 2014.
  • First Year In College & Moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico

    First Year In College & Moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico
    I started my first year of College at New Mexico Highlands University. After deciding this was the right choice for me, I moved to Las Vegas, New Mexico hoping for a good future.
  • I met the love of my life in College

    I met the love of my life in College
    I met my boyfriend during my freshman year and we've been together for almost three years now!
  • Present Day

    Present Day
    After 3 years in college, I still continue my education at New Mexico Highlands University. At this point, I would only need two more semesters to get my first Bachelors in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish. Hopefully I can graduate in May 2018.
  • Expected Graduation Date

    Expected Graduation Date
    I expect my graduation from New Mexico Highlands University to be in The Spring Semester in May 2018. I cannot wait to finally have this achievement after working so hard in my education throughout my life, counting the numerous times I had to move and change schools.