Coming from Africa and moving to America was tough because of the adjustments I had to make. My parents wanted my sister and me to have a better life, so they decided on moving to the States. When I arrived, I had to learn the culture and language to break the barriers that blocked a normal life. Sitting in class was like being a fish out of water. I had to quickly learn English so I could effectively communicate with my peers and teachers. Those around me thought I was incapable of being successful because of my struggles but I eventually proved them wrong. After several years of adaptation, I was able to make the most of my new life and get on the right track to success. Although I’m still learning new things, even now, I have my family
