Being an immigrant is not easy. Although many people believe that going to a different countries and open potential opportunities, but the obstacles in the path is unimaginable. When I was 13 years old, I immigrated to this country, it was a difficult transition between a two hemisphere, yet, I had overcome the language barrier and cultural differences. Persistence and self-motivation were the keys to help me adjust to the new environment and help me become who I want to be. Two countries with different ideologies often express education in contrasting ways. Chinese educators teach the class as a whole. Students learn directly from teachers and expect to comprehend the materials as a group. Unlike the Chinese, I noticed that Americans value individual self-expression. Individuals cooperate with the groups to discover fundamental principles through their own works. These two ideas benefit students in varying ways. When I first began my classes in the U.S., I found it strange that teachers did not instruct the class the whole time. I observed that during the …show more content…
I was upset because it made me feel like I was the odd one in school. Unexpectedly and thankfully, the school hired a Chinese translator to assist in my education. Even though we both learned from a translator device, she provided me comfort and companionship. For the first time, I was cognizant of the importance of friends, because they give more than material supports, but spiritual connections. After school, I would go home and use an online translator to help me finish my homework and study notes. At first, I did not show any progress in school. After one semester, however, my grades improved significantly, as well as my understanding of the English language Although I have not completely overcome the language barrier, I believe my desire and motivation will help me improve even