What Makes An Immigrant

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my mom was born in Mexico and my dad was born in Guatemala. They migrated to the United States when they were younger to have a better life and a better opportunity. My parents don't earn a lot of money but they put their hard work. Being a daughter from a Spanish speaking parents it was hard for me to go to school because at school I didn't know anything of english the only thing I spoke at school was spanish. Being a Spanish speaker during elementary school was a difficult time because I always struggled talking in english. I am very thankful for the elementary school I went because it helped me accomplished something I have never thought it will happen, talking in english. My parents as of right now

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