attacks upon our country changed the way that we live forever and provided us with a cruel reminder that freedom and liberty have a price.” When a tragedy happens most people don’t think that it will ever happen to them until it actually does. I think that when major events happen in the United States it shocks Americans because they did not expect anything to happen. From a personal experience, I am just like most people when it comes to a tragedy; I freak out! Through out my seventeen years that I
My family arrived to the United States somewhat recently. Until recently they were Mexican, following all the cultural norms from Mexico. My parents now live in the U.S. My father speaks English while my mom struggles with it more. My siblings and I are fluent in English, and have grown up within the United States. We are surrounded by American media and entertainment. However, we are familiar with the Spanish language and celebrate Mexican traditions. I married a a lady of Filipino decent. I am
that changed an individual life forever. When that event changes the point of view about the education, then that event has become a big thing. Those changes could be good a thing or bad. The event that change my education view is when I move to the United State. I have been in America for about 8 years. The first couple years are hard because I don’t speak English so there is no way to communicate with others. With all the thing we hear about America, It’s no brainer to move to the United State
moved to the United States six years ago, I faced the exact same problem, which was the requirement of adapting to the new culture in order to succeed and to achieve my goal. From my personal perspective and experience, I believe that blending the best of two or more cultures together is very beneficial because it will change
information we are fed in school, by our families and friends, as well as the media. The view I have of the United States and its place in the world is quite different than most because I am a first generation American. Moreover, my family comes from Venezuela, where their international policy is starkly different than America’s. The United States of America’s international role has unquestionably shaped my opinions, outlook, and behavior. To most Americans the United States works on an imperial system, they
am going to discuss about my belief in regards to gender, gender roles, race, sexuality, and social class. I will also discuss about the different experiences I had encountered in life that has determined my beliefs and my values. I grew up in Guatemala in a small town name Monjas. As I was growing up, I did not know much about other people’s cultures; I only knew people with the same race and the same culture as mine. Then, I decided to immigrate to the United States when I was 16 years old; this
a president, he abused his power for his own morals. Before he could be impeached, he resigned and showed the United States that he could not take full responsibility for his actions. Even after he was pardoned for his crimes, and further persuaded American citizens on the injustice he did. Not only did Nixon set apart from the rest he changed the political standard of the United States. He made people become
explains how Thoreau asserts that the government is more harmful than helpful when it is inexpedient. Thoreau also refused to pay a poll tax because of his opposition to the Mexican-American War and slavery and spent a night in jail. After that night, Thoreau gained a new perspective and saw his customary surroundings in a new light. That drastic experience changed his perspective like I changed mine went I went to El Salvador in the summer. El Salvador is a third world country that my parents both
September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed American Lives Forever The tragic events of September 11, 2001 have changed American lives forever. We have become more concerned with our physical safety because of the terror attacks in America and other countries. The economy continues to work to recover, due to the great hit it took as a result of the attacks of 9/11. American families are still adjusting to the personal and professional changes as a result of the terrorists attacks on 9/11. Prior
“Hooah! Oohrah! Hooyah!” The United States Military is full of brave men and women who swore an oath to defend the constitution against all of its enemies. These men and women were different before they enlisted; they were changed by their experiences. The brave souls who commit to serve in any of the branches of the military are transformed into disciplined, confident, courageous, considerate, and motivated members of society. These men and women who have served, changed for the better thanks to their