Thursday, November 3, 2011

My Immigration experience

My immigration experience has changed my point of view of the world and how I see things. I left my home country 9 years ago and I still think it was yesterday when I left. I might not remember some faces but those I left behind are in my heart and their memories are flourishing in my mind every time I talk to the them. Some where born after I left. I was young when I migrated my home country but I still have some memories in store. I lived in Kenya for 31/2 years and enjoyed every moment of it. I made friends and felt as if I was citizen in a country where I knew little or nothing about its history and culture. It felt like home and I did not hesitate to make it one of my favorite places that I lived. I had some problems with the language and the culture was bit shocking but no big barriers. Coming to live a country that I only heard of was not as difficult as I thought it would be. I have never experienced government stability in the place I was born. I am hoping one day that my country would create stable government and the law of the land becomes the cause of peace and something that brings people closer to each other. Then I came to America and the challenge began. I had to go to school with people that I did not understand their language and had to strive to do well in school no matter what. here is the good part there was no losing or winning it was trying to do the best. I tried to learn something so in this society I could have place in their lives because education is the key to success in America and the deal is to get good education which leads to better future.

1 comment:

  1. I agree with u faiso. We have similar stories. Its very hard to leave your country and those who are dear to you. I really miss those I left behind as much as you do.

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