An event that had a huge impact on me was immigrating to the United States. This was a life changing event because I was going to a foreign land that I had no relation to. I was born in a refugee camp with a half a million people of closely related culture, language, and beliefs. Daily life in the camp revolved around gathering the necessities to go by each day. One either worked to find what he needed or stole from others. The camp did not provide many opportunities for people. I, a seven year old, attended school by day and helped out around the house by evening. I would chop wood, clean the house, and run errands to the market and back. I was accustom to living in huts and shacks. I would be leaving the place I called home for all my childhood
