My parents were born in Hong Kong. They had to dropped out of high school because they knew they could not afford higher education. There was no opportunities for them to have a comfortable life so they decided to move to the United States for their kids to have the opportunity they never could. I have helped around their full sized restaurant, which is ran by just my parents, but they were only able to save enough for my first year of college. I was lucky enough that my parents moved here because I owe them everything. I absolutely love Iowa State and I am proud to be the first generation to have this amazing opportunity for a higher education. My parents are starting to experience health issues that causes them to be dismissed from working
The most memorable event in my life was when we moved out from Russia to a country that changes lives and is known as a dream land called the United States of America. When we sat on the airplane that was going toward the United States in August of 2004, we knew our lives are going to be changed in the way we always wanted them to. After twelve years of not going to school and being discriminated by Russian citizens, this moving to a new country was the most amazing, not just in my life generally, but for my entire family as well.
Dear Mom and dad, I would greatly appreciate it if you and dad would move down here to California. There are many things down here for you and dad to do such searching for gold, Help out chinese people so you can have good karma, and if you really want to you can go on exploration for thomas jefferson himself.
Moving to America is the most significant event in my life. It was like I have to start my life from beginning. New people, new culture, new school, and everything that surrounds me was new and different from the one I have been used to. From day one I was a confident girl, who can outcome any situation. But still I was little scared about how to fit in in American culture and how to express who I am. Even though the main reason why we moved to US was not education, but my main focus was on study.
Proceeding to a different country is in, step forward to your life, but it can also be different from your original habits. If I were to travel to a different country, I would move to England for its good community. In that location would be trials for me to overcome my different habitats. Becoming a citizen will be a struggle to adjust to but it's not impossible to surmount.
Like many undocumented families in the the United States, my family has had our share of financial struggles. My mother is unemployed and raising four kids. My father is the only one who is employed in my family; he works as a construction worker at an annual income of about $26,000 tight budget . Despite the financial challenges that my family and I face, we live comfortably. We may not live in the most luxurious or healthiest place in the world but it is this neighborhood that built my personality and my perspective of the world. The first thing that comes up to mind is,”How am I going to afford a higher education?” I will rely heavily on financial aid and may have to pick up a part time job to cover the rest of tuition cost. I am looking forward to college and will not allow my financial situation stop me in my pursuit of higher education.
Immigration into the United States has proven to be beneficial and successful in many ways. These immigrants produce jobs, stimulate new ideas and growth, bring new talent, and foster global connections to extend business deals. Economically, these people create a market for cheap housing, thus increasing the demand for housing and replenishing crumbling cities with new money in circulation, thus benefiting the local labor market. Continuously, Immigrants who are labeled as unskilled workers often do the demanding, physical, and dirty jobs most American natives refuse to participate in. Thus increasing economic well-being and filling holes in the labor market. However, the Federal Government wants to increase the difficulty of crossing
Today there are two countries in the world that do not currently guarantee paid maternity leave for employed new mothers and/or expecting mothers, those countries are the United States and Papua New Guinea, according to the International Labour Organization, an United Nations agency (Rubin 2016). In recent years, the controversial issue of guaranteed maternal leave has been a prominent topic of debate amongst political activists and elites, particularly in the United States, where reform is both an ethical protection for employees and a feasible option for employers, but has yet to be achieved. It is this absence of policy that has been linked to significant health related issues of which does not only effect mothers, but their children as well. In addition to these adverse health impacts, it generates economic hardships to mothers and families. Thus, the consequences to mothers, families, and newborns that the absence of guaranteed paid maternal leave presents and the potential benefits of guaranteed paid leave for these individuals as well as employers, creates a case for policy reform in this particular area that would implement such protection.
Adjusting to the United States can be challenging for immigrants from other cultures and countries, but if you learn English, go to American schools, and watch or attend sporting events, life will be much lighter on your back. Learning English is an easy task, since everyone around you speaks this native language and there are many easy classes and courses. Going to American schools can also benefit your ability to speak our native language, and you can befriend Americans to show you how they live, and their customs. Schools teach you about America and how it became a whole, as well as the culture. Watching and going to sporting events can help immigrants adjust to American culture because it gives commonality and it encourages dialogue between immigrants and Americans. It is the connecting piece that bridges the two cultures together. Its an easy task, because anyone can talk and be excited about a home run! What is more American than
To be an American means that you are living in peace and freedom. Americans Heave freedom of religion, work, and anything else you can think of. America offers jobs to anybody. America is a fantastic place and I think anyone who lives here would agree to tell you the same. Being an American is a privilege, and I will do whatever it takes to preserve that right as long as I live.
As a first-generation American student, I have had the opportunity to commit to my education while making positive contributions to better the well-being of my family. My father served as the sole financial provider and caretaker of the family during the absence of my mother. He also became afflicted with various health conditions including a heart attack and stomach ulcers. In addition, my father's physical and psychological condition worsened with age and I, as the eldest child, procured the responsibility of making sure that all of his needs were taken care of.
One of the most talked about debates among both political leaders and the people of
Moving to a new country and start a new life is hard. Before I came to United State, I lived in Thailand Refugee Camp, which is called Mae Suri. I had lived there for about 9 years and then my parents decided to come to United State for a better life and the opportunity for us. Not only education better for us to get but live in refugee is really hard. We couldn't go outside the camp and we don’t have a job in camp. So much stress and depressed. Life in refugee is hard, but at least we know the language, but coming to a new country and start everything again is extremely hard and you can’t even speak the Language.
Throughout my lifetime, I have been fortunate enough to comprehend the benefits of encountering a challenge. For instance, when I was nine years old my mother made the decision to bring me to the United States. She had abandoned my family and her two-year-old daughter in 2001 in order to help them economically. However, I was compelled to come to an unknown country where I didn’t know the language or culture. As well as, leave my family and close friends whom I had grown up with.
They say “those who have not seen a morning in the country, never truly know what a good morning is”. I must say I have to agree. I feel it is better to live as well as raise a family in the country as opposed to in the city. Yes, this is just simply my opinion, but there are many reasons on which I have come to this conclusion. The country is a safer environment as well as a quieter place. When you live in the country you have space, your own space. I know there tend to be people who may argue that city living is more convenient, as far as closer to other locations such as stores and such, but that also comes with more danger you may are exposed to from others, which is common in city living.
Are you comfortable in your home with all your family and friends? Now imagine that your family tells you that you are going to another country in just 1 month, what would you do? If the answer is I don’t know, you should keep reading this.