In high school, I took an English test. My counselor assigned ESL classes because I could not speak
In high school, I took an English test. My counselor assigned ESL classes because I could not speak
When I came here I did not knew a lot of English so I had to go to this special school that taught kids from other cultures that do not know any English. I learned English in 6 months because of that school, other kids have been in that school for about 2 years and they were still in some of the lowest levels of English. I then moved to Hamilton middle school where I met most of my friends. I started voluntary work at a food bank…
Nowadays, with the development of the economy, more and more parents like to send their kids to America or England to study. These parents want their kids receive a good education. My parents also sent me to America three years ago. Actually, before I came to America, I had thought a lot about my life in America. But when I came to America, the life was different from what I expected.…
My coming to america Immigration to a new country is always a difficult decision, and whoever experienced it understands what kind of sacrifices people go through. When I left Russia at 18, I thought I was going to be in paradise. I thought I was going to live the American dream like I saw in Hollywood movies. On my plane ride to Los Angeles, I thought I was going to be just like Carrie Bradshaw from “Sex and the City,” living in a big city, wearing designer clothes, and having a fabulous boyfriend. However, to my disappointment I found out that my life was not going to be what I was expecting.…
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.…
Two days of flying is a long trip for a girl who is only ten years old! That’s how long it took my family and I to come to America. Everything was new and strange. We stayed at my grandparent’s apartment for awhile, and I had so many questions about everything. I wondered why everything was so different.…
Everyone is unique in a different way and being different is such a beautiful thing. I was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico. I have worked as hard as I can to successed and chase my dreams here in America. As time has passed, I have discovered what I love and what I want to do in life. All I need is encoragement and support; I know I could make it.…
It was 1884, when the Law of Religion was passed. The law didn't allow citizens of Poland to practice their own religion. My parents were furious, especially my father who was a preacher at the town Church of God. So, my parents allowed that my sister, Lena, and I would move to America with them. It was going to be a long journey, this I already knew.…
After my long and tiresome journey to my long awaited paradise of America, I anticipated following the gold rush and providing for my family back in China. I hoped to find a better life in America. I ending up at the distant land of Angel Island or so I have been told of various other immigrants. As I arrived I was excited to advance from this point and adventure into the land called America, but I was told that I would not be allowed to enter. Due to the Chinese exclusion laws I am told that I cannot enter America.…
“Do you remember coming to America grandma?” I replied, “Just like yesterday, Clarice”. It seems just like yesterday.. It was one frigid morning in Rome, Italy. November 19, 1893 to be exact.…
Growing up, I have met a lot of people, had a lot of experiences and memories. Some were enjoyable, fun, and some were stressful, but my favorite memory was coming to America. Moving from Africa to America made me a better person and taught me to understand people better. It gave me opportunities to change my lifestyle, be around others that are different from me, and expand my education. One memory that tops all memories was coming to the United States.…
“W-Where am I? Oh, I just slept on my bed sideways.” I groggily got out of bed and ate breakfast. The day went by normally. When I got home from school, my whole family was gathered in the living room.…
wasn't easy. I spent my first year living with my aunt and her family in Washington State. When I met with the registration counselor to enroll in middle school, I experienced culture shock: I felt shy and didn't speak my best. The counselor rejected my registration and sent me to a school for English language learners. However, I was already proficient in English.…
Narrative Did you ever wonder how it feels when you are young and travel from one country to another foreign country that you have never heard about? For me, it was a very life changing event to move to a Nation that I’ve never even heard of. It came so sudden, One day I was in Ninth Grade, doing class work, and the next moment I was told my Dad is getting deployed back to the United States because of his job in the U.S Army.…
Being an international student in America, I have experienced a lot. It has been stressful a lot of times. Staying away from home and focusing on the studies and work all at once can get very complicated in times. My early days in America were very hard. Things didn’t go the way I planned for and this led to frustration.…
Imagine starting a new life in a total different country than where you used to live in. It is very difficult trying to get used to it. You will probably face many struggles. Therefore, when I first came I was almost giving up learning English and getting used to the life here. However, now I am actually being proud of myself because I can speak English.…