“We learned about honesty and integrity – that the truth matters…that you don’t take shortcuts and play by your own rules…and that success doesn't matter unless you earn it fairly and equitably. (BrainyQuote) Michelle Robinson Obama courageously faced the disturbing risks of being an African-American woman in the 1960s and 1980s, not to mention growing up in Chicago and attending the prestigious Princeton University. Proudly raised in Chicago, the First Lady continually proves that although she has faced many setbacks and challenges, one can succeed in any task one faces. Michelle Obama, complete with all her unique quirks, devoted countless hours to her studies and now she helps lead a nation with intelligence and inspiration. On January 17, 1964, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, later known as Michelle Obama, was born to Marian and Frasier Robinson. With an older brother, Craig, by her side, Michelle began her eventful and successful life. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Michelle attended Bryn Mawr Elementary School, later renamed Bouchet Academy. (Gainsville Shows) In addition to being able to read in first grade, she was an extremely gifted student, and as a result, she had the opportunity to skip second grade like her brother, mother, and father. Her mother, Marian, would ask Craig and Michelle to bring reading and math workbooks from school so she could help them get ahead of their classmates. (Bond, Michelle Obama: A Biography) As a result of this dedication and hard work, while enrolled in sixth grade, she was chosen for a "gifted student" program which allowed her to take classes advanced biology and French at Kennedy. -King Community College. (Nat...... middle of document ......al First Ladies Library and Historic Site) Promoting service and working with youth continued to be a vital part of her career and interests. (White House) Michelle Obama has maintained her morals and goals since becoming First Lady, and these have been transferred across the country. “And in my own life, in my own small way, I have tried to give back to this country which has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because I believe that each of us, regardless of our age, origin or social background, each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation. » (Pfetten) Michelle Robinson Obama, from the South from Chicago to the White House in Washington, DC, continues to inspire and lead a nation with passion and honesty..