The Grass Is Greener

Refugees can come from anywhere they feel like they can no longer be safe in. Refugees and Migrants have a crucial difference. A migrant is someone who is moving in search of a better life elsewhere, while a refugee is someone who has been forced to leave their country. The UNHCR defines a refugee as ‘someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence.’ In today’s society, most of the refugees come from Afghanistan, Syria, and Somalia. According to…

Imagine if around age 25 everyone’s name’s were replaced with a single numerical value. Wealthy, high-ranking CEO’s having very high numbers while people with low numbers live on the streets and in bad neighborhoods. As dramatic as it may sound, this type of classification in society is very much prevalent, although more discrete, and it’s called Human Capital. Human capital is the evaluation of a persons ability to contribute to an economic system based on their skills and knowledge. However,…

Long ago, before Earth was created, there was a planet called Uxodreron. On this planet lived a species of aliens who called themselves the Uxoranians. The Uxoranians were all very different from each other. Some had alabaster skin that was so clear and beautiful, and their eyes colored gorgeous blues and greens. Some had long golden hair, and others short dark hair. There were others whose skin was dark as a raven 's wings, and eyes a golden brown, with dark locks on their head. Some young and…

Julie Otsuka’s novel Buddha in the Attic reminds me of the famous metaphor ‘The grass is greener on the other side”. ‘The other side’ is the right side of the fence that seems full of opportunities and possibilities to the folks standing on the left side of the fence. The story is about similar events that took place in the 1920’s in the United States of America which does a masterful job in relating this daring topic. As human beings, we all want to have better lives and living conditions, for…

As I explained earlier, before I moved to the United States I had a very different perspective on the country. There is a say I think really fits into this conversation, “the grass is always greener on the other side” and I do not think that is true. As I have learned, people always seem to want what they do not have. In terms of immigration what I mean is that people are often fascinated with the United States. Do not get me wrong, I…

“The grass is always greener on the other side.” Or is it? As recounted by Nacho and through the stories of various adolescents, many migrants brave various brands of danger in order to arrive at what they imagine to be the land of opportunity. Though every story is different, many themes ran parallel between the first chapter of “Tras Los Pasos De Un Bracero” and “Which Way Home.” Both the film director and author illustrate the journey of a migrant, from the reasons behind why one might…

At 31 years of age I ask myself "Am I successful?". I think to answer that depends greatly on each individual’s definition of success. What aspects or categories they may be looking at? If success is defined by money or happiness. It is a very abstract topic. I define the success in my life not by how much money I make or have, but by how I make others feel. I feel, from my point of view, that I am very successful. However, I do not look at material possessions when I grade my life. Looking at…

looking at something, to persuade the viewer that they want the right side of the two environments. The unpleasant feeling produced when looking at a barren wasteland in front of buildings make you want to turn towards the other side. The perfect green grass that the solar panels are sitting on top of gives you a happy, desirable feeling, which drives you towards the right side. Also the author uses the big dark clouds that give off a sad and unclean feeling, and the use of the dirt that has all…

You know the saying, “It’s too good to be true.”? Well, it seems almost impossible nowadays to find someone without them being attached to social media in one way or another. Especially with phones having mobile applications left and right, it’s as if the millions of users of social media are completely captivated by what their friends, family, celebrities, or colleagues are doing every second of the day. As the number of users continue to increase, could social media pose a problem that is…

In the story, Enrique learned that nothing comes easily in life, the world can be a cruel place, and most importantly, the grass is not always greener on the other side. This novel left me thinking about those who go through the terrible things that Enrique was put through on a daily basis. I have come to realize that most are not as fortunate as Enrique was, even though his destiny was…