The experience of a first generation Indian American growing up in the US was a privilege given to me by my parents. Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to visit India and have witnessed different ways of living. The first time I visited India, I was six. My parents took me to all the places they lived, learned, and explored throughout their childhood. I was immersed in the culture and was able to learn so many new things about my heritage. I was also able to see how people lived in different conditions in India. I saw hundreds of people begging for money because they were unable to provide food for themselves and their families. A large percentage of the population lives in poverty; mostly living in slums, cramped huts, or out
