At the age of____, I left everything behind in Armenia and migrated into the United States of America to start a new life. Even though I love my paternal land and do not forget where I come from, the fact that I could pursue a career and become a productive member of the society encouraged me to move to America. To my great misfortune, I was persecuted for being politically active in my own country and I could no longer fight with the authorities for violating my civil rights. I had the potential of facing more dangerous situations than I was already in at the time. I am my parent’s first child
I meant so much to her. All this affected my Present life because I've ended up not knowing a lot about my mom. I had to get to know her when she left the military. Me living with my grandparents all my life changed me. My mom always bought things for me and came to visit.
When I was six years old, living in Ethiopia, my dad won an American green card visa lottery among 53,000 people. Although it was exciting news, family members were discouraged because my dad could not afford the visa processing and traveling expense. However, he found a sponsor in Seattle, which allowed him to settle in America. As soon as he found a good house and a stable job, he started the process for me and my family. Multiple errors and obstacles delayed our processing for five years.
In recent years, Immigration has become one of a plethora of hot topics during political races. Politicians, like many Americans, see our great nation as a prize only of the deserving. The United States symbolize the land of the free. Even before the signing of the Declaration of Independent in 1776, immigrants flocked to the United States of America in search of their three fundamental rights endowed in the Preamble – “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”. Everyone, including people who immigrated to the United States illegally, should have an equal opportunity to attain these inalienable rights.
Where I came from and what I remembered, America was a country of freedom, education, and a place of hope. Surrounded by these affirmatives, inside me lays many opportunities ahead. I spent most of my childhood in Thailand (a place I wouldn’t consider home), where there were very few educational opportunities for me to pursue. In addition to its lack of opportunities, its educational environment was also very poor. I was incapable of setting goals for myself and showing others my strengths.
Traveling to a new country and you don’t have any experience with this country it will be hard to adapt with it immediately. For instance, when you travel to a new country you will have some struggles and pressures. The time I felt pressured to fit in when I went to a public school (north high) the first day I felt uncomfortable, worry, fears, and pride. Going to American school at first time you come to a new country; you will feel uncomfortable because you don’t know how to treat the people. I went to this school with no language, and I didn’t know anybody or anything about the school or how I go to my classes.
Travelling was a great experience overall from a young age to adolescence years but emigrating out of an accustomed background was a pleasant remembrances for me. Emigration from a homeland country to a foreign country of unfamiliar culture and a divergent society was challenging. I am used to the culture raised in my homeland country, Pakistan, however I learnt to adapt in the United States of America. My experience taught me to be the best in my own ability by striving for the best. The cultural shock I received was inevitable, but the challenges I went through provided me: work dedication, school motivation, personal growth, and ambitious goals for myself.
The first eight years of my life, I spent in India where I was born. Growing up I was constantly reminded by my parents that I needed to make them proud by getting a good job and living a good lifestyle. They told me this because they did not want to see me live a hard life like they did. When I was nine years old, I moved from India to the United States of America. The reason why I moved to America was not because I was living a bad life in India, it was so that I could have a better education and more opportunities in life.
Being an American can mean different things to different people. America is a melting pot of various cultures, religions, and ethnicities. Thus, identifying what it means to be American can be challenging. Nonetheless, there are a few defining qualities that most Americans agree on. The United States of America is a nation that prides itself on diversity, inclusivity, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
Living in America, is one of the easiest ways of living in the eyes of those less fortunate than us. In this land, we posses great medical care, education, jobs, more than enough food, and ecpecially freedom and equality. The reality lies within the lines marking this territory. America is not a free land, it is a country mostly dominated by white male political figures. With all of the great things in our country, freedom and equality must come next.
After the Civil War immigrants from Europe and Asia traveled to America in hopes of a better life, many were disappointed however, to find a life similar to the one they were trying to leave behind. The United States was said to be the “promised lands” or the country of freedom and success, and it was, mostly though, for those who were white and also men. Immigrants felt coming to America was right for them for many reasons, being that they were pushed to leave their countries for their own personal struggles and they were pulled to the U.S. with all of it’s talk of being the land of the free. During this time however, dark times were beginning to be made a little easier with recent innovations and technology that changed the lives of all people for the rest of time.
With everyone now aboard the cruise ship, I can’t even hear myself think! The sound of adults and children overwhelmed with excitement and bursting with laughter fills the sea air. “We’ll be departing for the Caribbean islands shortly,” exclaims Captain George Johnson. This is my cue to start making way to my compact yet cozy room to unpack my belongings for my ten day trip.
Moving to a new country can be difficult sometimes. Leaving all my relatives and friends back home was the saddest thing for me. My mother told me that we were moving to a new country. At first, I thought my mother was joking about it. but little did I know that she was telling the truth.
My Journey to America Moving from Nigeria to the United States permanently feels great, but at the same time it is sad leaving some of your loved ones and family behind. There are many events in life, which can change one’s way of thinking. As for me, one of the major changes in my life occurred when I moved from Africa to America. This change has entirely affected my personality positively. Why?
Moving is always hard. It is harder if you are moving from your birthplace to a culturally different country after spending most of your teenage years. I moved from Bangladesh to New York about a year and a half ago and let me tell you, it was not easy. I had to leave the place I grew up in, my friends and relatives and start a new life here in America. Probably the only good part was that at least I was with my family throughout this hardship.
