Personal Narrative: Am I Am A Canadian Or Korean?

“Am I Canadian or Korean?”. This is a question I have been asking myself ever since I immigrated to Canada and even after many years of thinking, I still have not found the answer to it. This uncertainty was on my mind in my past, is still there and will always be. I lived in Canada and Korea roughly the equal amount of years; I have difficulties with accepting and balancing between Canadian and Korean cultures. I continuously have arguments with my family and myself, deciding whose happiness to prioritize. Regardless of my confusion, I learned an important lesson: I am the one who is responsible for my life and happiness. Therefore, no matter my legal status, I am the one who can choose my identity. When I first moved to Canada, I tried hard to fit into the culture here. However, it was very difficult. I only did not know the culture well, I did not know English. Limitation in communication …show more content…
In addition to the immigration, accepting different culture, language, moral rights, environment, and people were difficult as well. First few years were hopeless and lonely, and it was the beginning of my development into an individual with my own values. Eight years of my life in Canada established me into a person with distinctive values that knows the equal balance between different aspects and morals. In the future, I believe that I will be a well-developed and gratified person with a family who also enjoys and lives in two different cultures. I tried to classify my identity as Canadian or Korean, but sometimes, the answer is not always correct. I learned a greater significant lesson than the answer. As Dr. Seuss would say, “today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is your than you!” (Seuss ). I am the protagonist of my life, so I should be the one who takes control of my life because after all, no one is responsible for my happiness other than