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When I Came To America

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The first few years of my life I spoke little to no English, because at home my parents only spoke their native language, Burmese. Once I started preschool, my eyes were exposed to a whole different world from the secluded apartment I was living in from the time I came to America. My parents were traditional people and didn’t stray into the “American Lifestyle” until a few years down the road. My parents were strict and used harsh PUNISHMENTS on me at a young age. They knew the only way to survive was a good education, something that they were unable to acquire in their home country. America is known as the land of opportunities, education being their strongest. My parents were amazed that every child attended school and were not forced to
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