Narrative Essay About Moving To America

Across the Caribbean Sea

I grew up on a beautiful tropical island, but I have always wondered what would it be like to live in the United States of America. They say that everything is possible in America. Like everyone else, I wanted more opportunities and expand my horizon. I knew there were a few challenges, but I did not know or foreseen the magnitude. Moving to another country might be exciting; it can also be a positive experience. Wanting to improve one’s quality of life is something everyone wants, but when you move to another country in order to accomplish that, you will also experience major life changing consequences along the way. During my last year of undergraduate studies, at the University of Puerto Rico, I stepped into a Spanish literature class. I was not acquiring the knowledge I was expecting; therefore I decided to switch to another section. As a planned, I learned more about literature, but for my surprise, I also met my future husband. He was an Air Force ROTC’s cadet, and when the time came, he graduated from college and commissioned as an Air Force officer. Ten months after his commission, we got married and I had to say goodbye to my family, friends, and home island. The first consequence I experienced when moving to America was the language barrier. My
One of many positive outcomes of coming to America has been the opportunity to visit and explore new places. I have lived in Texas, Louisiana, the Mojave Desert in California, North Dakota, and Kansas. I’m the first, and maybe I will be the only, member of my family who have traveled the most and who have lived in so many different places. I love the fact that I have been able to learn about other cultures, enjoy so many different kinds of food and meet wonderful people from other countries, not just American. These experiences would have never been possible if I did not come here in the first