My Experience As An Immigrant

Being an immigrant born in a Christian family from a far east Asian country, i was always exposed to different and vibrant cultures. As a kid, my dad used to teach Korean to other Korean immigrants in the neighborhood, and I met many different people through school and our Korean lessons. I met people of all ethnicity, and since I also lived in a military area, I was able to befriend many people who were in the military. Due to the experiences I've had with many different cultures and ethnicity, I've grown to become accepting and tolerant towards beliefs that I might not necessary believe. Throughout my life, I've been helping the local churches around my neighborhood and teaching willing people Korean because it is something I can do to help and educate my community. …show more content…
Since last year, I have been helping many churches in my neighborhood, which includes the Anglican church right down the street near my dad's church. While I am not a believer, I still help around not only my parents' church, but other churches as well because I can actually do something to help those who are in need. I understand that churches need all the help they can get, because I live with parents who own a church themselves. Many of the churches around my neighborhood are poor, and have older people who come to the church. Due to the fact that young blood is rare, it is hard to do more physical work with just the members of the church. I help out for these churches, because I understand how hard keeping up a church is. Without many members, the church is difficult to hold up and keep clean. By volunteering and helping out with the churches in my neighborhood, I help older members of the church when they need a