College Admissions Essay: Moving To The United States From Cameroon

Coming to the United States has changed my life. When I was in my country, life wasn't easy for me. My dad used to live in the U.S I was in Dominican Republic. Because my dad was in the U.S it was difficult for me, brother and sister. My mom didn't get pay a lot and food were really expensive. After I came to the U.S I saw a lot change I my life. Many people in my country used to tell me that U.S is one of the best place to live. United States have all the opportunity such as a good education, a lot jobs and easy way to

My parents realized the problem and made a bold decision to leave Colombia by moving to the United States, where possibilities were many and success was possible. We were in search of “the American Dream” that every immigrant is trying to live and make into a reality. When we first arrived here in the United States, New Jersey to be precise, I felt, even as a child, that I was in a new world. I felt as if someone woke me up from my nightmare and put me into a better life, as if my eyes were opened because I had been living in a dark room with no light for my entire life. It was so great for me as a kid to witness these extraordinary changes that the United States offered. I felt like I was finally in a place where I

My family and I in 2008 moved from Trinidad and Tobago to America. We were all so excited to move to a new country. We heard about all the fun experiences and great opportunities that America had to offer. I must admit that I had mixed emotions about moving to a new country. On one hand, I was exactly happy because I was going to have an opportunity to go college and presume my dream of being a childhood teacher or child psychologist. On the other hand, I was sad because I was leaving all my Tobago friends and family

Growing up, I never thought of education as a privilege. Now I know how lucky and how blessed I am I had the benefit of a good education at a private school and college. Furthermore I now have the opportunity to study in Melbourne, something hard to do if you do not have the resources. Although education is free in most countries, a lot of children stop studying when they can to find a job to help the family.

As the son of impoverished Mexican immigrants, I never experienced the luxuries and everyday joys of other children my age. For instance, while other children worried about missing their favorite television shows or about what gifts they were going to receive for Christmas, I spent a majority of my time worrying about whether or not my parents would be able to put food on our table or be home in time to say goodnight. Yet, thanks to the support of my family and an unsurpassed desire to obtain a better life, I have immersed myself into my studies, in hopes that I can one day better the situation for those around me.

How do you see your country? You may be proud of where you live, or you might have the opposite view. It’s also possible that arriving where you currently live for the first time may affect you, such as the case of Jean Fritz, who once was a missionary kid, or MK, from China. After living in China for years, Jean had stepped foot on American soil for the first time in her life. In doing so, the way she saw this country had grown into something different than what she had started out thinking.

Growing up in all of the American Southwest I believe that I’ve been able to learn how to adapt to new situations whether it's a new environment or something completely different. The place I once called home that shaped me the most would probably be Gilbert, Arizona where there’s desert for miles and scorching temperatures greater than 110 degrees. I lived in a 3 bedroom apartment with my mother and two brothers. The community was very nice the complex had a gym, swimming pool, and game room. A lot of kids my age and younger lived there as well which gave me a chance to make new friends, but I didn't. I didn't plan on moving to Arizona nor did i want to so once I moved to a new school, which was only 7 minutes away from my house down a long straightaway, I didn't really take the opportunity to make new friends I mainly kept to myself and the few friends I decided to have. This tough me to not only keep the people I care about close to me but also not to be so public with my life. When I lived in El Paso I was a popular kid and my business was everywhere which really brought on a lot of problems. In Arizona I lived in peace I literally never sealed with drama once. Now that I'm Living in El Paso again in using what I learned in

“Honey, I got laid off again” my dad told my mom when I was about ten years old. At the time though, I didn’t know what was going on, so I really didn’t think anything of it. As I got older though it started to get clearer that he didn’t have his job anymore. That’s when i started to ask question on why he doesn’t have a job anymore. But during during the ages 12 and 15 he had gotten rehired by the same company, and then they laid him off again. The second time though, it took a pretty bad toll on us financially.

Their lack of education also meant that their jobs opportunities are less and therefore their income is also less. Growing up I was witness to the different life that I had to other children who had more money. It never bothered me that we had less it was just was not enjoyable seeing my parents work so hard for so little. So the fact that I can make them proud is all I can ask for. Furthermore, my dedication to studying and passing the exam also assures me that I can succeed in college. Going to college and succeeding is my parents’ goal for me. It is why they came to a foreign country; it is why they have worked so hard to give my siblings and I the best possible life they could. And because of this it was disheartening when I could not decide on a major to study in college. Everyone around me always said that I needed to think about what to major in

When I came to America with my daughter, I was received by my husband who had been away from us for six years. We were excited to finally meet again. The land of all possibilities as my husband calls it was to change my life significantly. American way of life has changed my life in terms of social status, psychological welfare and educational status.

Taking human development as one of my first courses in the program has really impacted me and how I will mold myself to be the best educational counselor for my students. All the information I receive, I take it like a sponge and apply it to my current job setting. This course has definitely been an eye-opener and I have started to transition from being sympathetic to having empathy.

My teacher had suggested me this program, instructing that it could be life changing experience and help give me more insight about the

I was born in South Africa, my parents made the decision when I was very young to leave everything behind and move our family to America. My mother did this for one reason, to make sure my brothers and I would have unlimited opportunities to succeed and get an education. Early on in my childhood my parents decided to get a divorce, this was very hard on me as a child because it left me without a father figure. My mom tried the best she could to be a role model for me but it just wasn’t the same. From a young age I had to learn to be independent to stand on my own two feet and work hard at everything I did so I could accomplish my goals. One of those goals that my brothers and I shared was to be the first generation in my family to attend college,

I was born in a rundown hospital in the middle of Nazareth, Ethiopia. My family immigrated to The United States of America when I was four. This fact plays a pivotal role in who I perceive myself to be and how I carry myself. The first few years of my life are incumbent in my memory and have an effect on my continual thoughts. To me, coming to America meant opportunities that are not present in a third world country. I am a foreigner whose parents decided to plant the seeds of tomorrow in a distant but propitious land. As a direct result of their initiative, we have found ourselves flourishing in this non-native land we have come to call home.

The plane ticket I have in my hand would land me a one way flight to Cameroon. Cameroon is in the armpit of Africa, and also is my family’s home country. I would go back to get an education and help the community and families all over the country. The education system over there is a good system but yet, some of the teachers need better materials to teach and help students understand what they are learning. The schools are built differently from ours; although the buildings are different, the community/surroundings are also different. The community has a poor economic factor on some aspects, but they manage with they have and are grateful to receive. My family would be so happy to have help building houses for others and making the community safe, and it would also be a new experience for me.