Resident Aliens

actions have been taken by our government to address the problems with immigration, while aiming to look out for their well-being as well. Higher education for immigrant children has been an ongoing issue. In 2001, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, or the DREAM Act bill, was first introduced by both Republican and Democrats, but failed to pass in Congress (Olivares). A big push in 2010 to reintroduce a modified version of the Dream Act failed the necessary sixty percent…

The 1990’s in Southern California is a period recognized by the frequent talk of illegal immigration. It is a time marked by Proposition 187, the1994 Save Our State (SOS) initiative to make illegal aliens ineligible from using non-emergency health care, public education, and other public services in the State of California ( “California’s Proposition 187” ). Between 1990 and 1995, more than 1.1 million migrants came to the United States every year on average (Passel and Roberto). Illegal…

INTRO Illegal Immigrants are not Delinquents The racist remarks people hear about classifying all illegal immigrants as criminals, such as drug dealers, killers, and rapists is it true? Not all illegal immigrants have ever committed a crime. First, undocumented parents decide to leave their families behind to give their family a better well-being. Second, undocumented children aren’t aware of circumstances, until they are old enough to work or continue their…

published July 22, 2014 and citing Joseph Chamie, criticizes the seeming receptiveness of the world’s borders, deeming the current policies and security against illegal immigration ineffectual to their purposes and especially raising concern over alien children. The article recalls issues globally, deploying reasons for illegal crossings and the surge of migrants occurring in recent years, including violent crime and corrupt officials while turning…

far away to be able to take care of their relative’s needs. In such situations, many residents are placed into nursing homes. The theory behind nursing homes is that they are places of love and care for senior citizens and elderly inhabitants that may require special care. At the mention of nursing homes, many individuals will recall a depressing and dreary image. This image corresponds with the neglect that residents of such nursing homes are subjected to. They involuntarily become isolated…

Immigration is a part of our American history, so is illegal immigration. It’s an important chapter that is written anew every day of our lives. Everyone who lives here is an immigrant. Even Native Americans, who lived here before the first Europeans arrived (Morrow 5). Americans don’t realize the struggle immigrants go through to have a better life and to give their kids and family everything they couldn’t on the other side. They have to leave their families, homes, friends, and everything they…

abstract while Jost’s article contains an introductory paragraph at the beginning of the article that summarizes the topic that “Americans are very concerned about illegal immigration but ambivalent about what to do about it — especially the 11 million aliens currently in the United States illegally.”(Jost 229) Jost uses the introductory paragraph to explain the purpose of the article. Furman’s article has a reference section at the end of the article and although Jost’s article does not contain…

point in their life, where they can finally say they are grateful to have finally made it. But the journey, where they have to go through, is something extraordinary. The fact that these people have been labeled as an "illegal immigrant" or "illegal alien" is an insult to them. The definition of an illegal immigrant is defined as: "A foreigner who has entered or resides in a country unlawfully or without the country 's authorization" (Dictionary). However, the term "illegal" itself dehumanizes…

As a Resident Assistant, I can expect to be confronted with at least a few incidents on a given weekend night. Although these incidents are often unpredictable in the sense that no two incidents are entirely alike, there are some general assumptions I can make before confronting the incident. One of the strongest assumptions allows me to hypothesize the trajectory of the incident based on the genders of the individuals involved. Based on my experience as a Resident Assistant, incidents involving…

and manage what is in my control. I take criticism hard, but I also use it as a tool to improve and become better. Why is the programming component vital to the duties of a Resident Assistant? The programing component is vital because it develops a sense of leadership for the RA and community for the residents. The residents have the ability to learn information that is important for their adult life as well as their matriculation in college. It is hard coming into college with one’s support…