The Puzzle Of I Will Go Back Home

Coming into a different world from a small village in Europe, into a world that makes your dreams come true, into a world that gives us so many opportunities, so many ideas, and so much love. In my own village, the village where people were happy just because they had bread to eat and water to drink. Young people like me tried to accomplish our goals every day and become successful personages, so we would then be able to help our parents, our grandparents, and just people who we loved, and just everyone in our little peaceful village. Coming to America was something like a dream within a dream. Now Knowing that accomplishing my goal is right next to me, it feels different. It’s a feeling that many are wishing to have but never get. Now, I know

Those who traveled to America for their new lives were outcasts, unwanted and unneeded by the countries they come from. Yet America will receive the best years of their lives. By providing them a place in which hard work is appreciated and necessary for success, those

Until now my experiences in this country had been very special to me. For the first time, I had to be away from my family. I was forced to make every decision without being reliant on the wisdom of elders. For the first time, I saw and spoke to

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Truer words have never been spoken. Coming to America was my greatest adventure and my biggest fear. I had never traveled to a foreign country before. I was intrigued about the culture, the people, and the country itself. What will it be like? Will I be able to adjust to that pace of life? Will I make new friends? I would have to find answers with experience. Moving to another country meant starting a new life over again, in an unfamiliar place with strangers i have never met. Being the “new kid” is never comfortable.

First, I want to ask you how many people came to the United States with a great hope to achieve his/her dream. I think that all of us. When I came to America, I have had many dreams. The most important one is to complete my education. At the beginning, I struggled with new culture, new language, and my pregnancy. However, I was never defeated. In intermediate level, I delivered my baby and after three days, I took my final exams. I believe in myself. I have a great courage, strong mind, and faithful heart. Actually, I felt weak and I was stressed many times, but I buckled down, trusted in myself, and did my best to continue. Life is not easy. This fact is clear for us; therefore, we must be stronger to fight and survive. Many

As the young, female protagonist in “America and I” took her first steps toward a life in the United States, her head was already overflowing with preconceived notions of what that life would look like. Tommy Hilfiger once said, “the road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.” His words practically provide a definition for what most people expected an American life to be. You get a job, you work hard, you buy a house, you have kids; achieving the American dream was equivalent to a fairytale with a happy ending. However, Anzia Yezierska reveals the roller coaster of incidents and hindrances that many immigrants face during their quest to find their happily ever

Living a good life as an immigrant in America is a big challenge. In fact, getting a reasonable life is not easy in many countries around the world, but as an immigrant in the United States that involves huge determinations. Thus, anyone who decides to move to another place or community should expect to face many challenges. Most of the time, an immigrant’s reason(s) for leaving their country is based on a hard life for some without figuring out that life in the USA might be harder as well as a better life for others who may have a good life in their motherland. Generally, they are all disappointed by what they encounter. Denis Hunt, a director of Multi-cultural Human Services, a Falls Church, Virginia-based organization that helps immigrants adjust to life in the United States, said “the issues immigrants face can be even more daunting. Most immigrant parents who arrive in new communities are faced with immediate challenges to their survival, including securing a job, finding a place to live, buying food, and enrolling their children in school" (“US immigrants face new challenges”). Despite this situation, it is conceivable for immigrants regardless their origin, to live a good life in America. However, it cannot happened merely by snapping their fingers; massive efforts are required, including working hard, learning English, resolving transportation issues, understanding of the culture, and getting educated.

I grew up thinking I could do anything that my friends could do, but as I got older I found out that I couldn't do some of the things they can do. While I had friends that would travel out of the country for vacation, I would only go as far as Florida. When I was younger I asked my parents why we couldn’t leave the country like my other friends, they simply responded with "we can't." Since I was a little girl at the time I didn't think too much of the situation and just let it go. When I was 11 I finally found out that the reason behind this was because we’re undocumented and it was very difficult for me to process. When we came to America I was only two so it was practically the only home I knew when I realized that it

Where can immigrants turn in hope of opportunity and success? The U.S.A. , home of the “American Dream”. Using my three pieces of advice immigrants can succeed in achieving the “American Dream”.To begin do not allow your immigration papers expire. Secondly, there are many types of visas, and you should know what types you qualify for, also watch out for visa violations. Finally, always keep an extra copy of important papers, and send all paperwork through certified mail.

My experience of moving to the USA included a couple of steps such as preparing, arriving, and adopting. Moving to America was one of the most thrilling and exciting experiences I have ever had in my life. It all started after I graduated from high school. I had always dreamed of going to abroad to study in a better school to be successful in life. My dad was leaving me hints here and there that he was going to send me America for school, but I was sure that it wasn’t going to happen because getting a student visa was tough back then. However, that summer when I saw that letter in my mail from the immigration department of USA for an interview, I was speechless.

Waiting in line to go through customs I didn 't want to think about all all the things I would have to do. Support myself financially, find a place to live, figure out how to start college. It all seemed overwhelming. I immigrated on my own to US when I was seventeen. The transition was difficult, and I considered returning back to India. Even though it would have been easier to return, staying provided better opportunities. As I grappled with my new environment and struggled to acclimate. Two experiences played a pivotal role in shaping my character. First, the support I received from family and friends. The second, my work with adolescent youth. Through these I understood the importance of support and the joy of providing it. The

Bright lights and city sounds and surrounded by different people and walking in boulevards, driving in freeways, is what I want my American dream to be. America was such a fast-paced environment and felt overwhelming. The cultural differences was very eminent. I was unsuccessful with m y escape for I gave up the idea of escaping. I didn’t want to run away and take things for granted. I chose to embrace where I was and what is instore for me. I told myself that “You’re only lost when you chose to go back” and God wouldn’t give you something that isn’t supposed to be

I came to this country not long ago with many dreams. Living in the US had been always our ultimate goal in life to accomplish. I studied Medicine in Cuba, and I practiced over there for more than 10 years. My oldest kid was born right before my last test to become a doctor and the little one while I was in the Family Practice residency. So, said that, I know very well about challenges, combining study, work and… family life as well. But, when we finally were able to move to this amazing country, then, I finally realized that I was needing a complete change in my life, to continue moving on, fighting for our dreams.

Throughout my eighteen years of existence in this world, I will definitely have many experiences that may change my life forever. Although some of them may not be a big deal, some of them are beyond my imagination that I may never forget the exact date when it all happened. The most exciting thing that has ever happened to me was when we moved here in the United States exactly three years ago. I admit that I was beyond doubt excited moving here thinking of all the places I wanted to visit, as if I felt butterflies in my stomach, but underneath those excitement, the thought of me leaving the country I call my home, my childhood friends, my relatives, as well as our family friends, I feel devastated.

My house is congested with my relatives and friends; my friends and family are here to wish me best of luck and safe journey. My heart is brimming with blended emotions. At one hand, I am frightened and somber; On the other hand, I am thrilled and glad simultaneously. It is my last day at my house and in my country. Tonight is my flight to America. I’m moving to America, to be with my husband and to start a new journey of my life. I remember every moment of my last day in Pakistan. I have never been the way from my house before. I have always been enclosed by my friends and cousins. My friends have always been with me in sunshine and rain. I cannot imagine a day without them. I never thought of leaving them. I didn’t realize how my life would turn around as a result of a yes.