Personal Narrative Essay: Life After America
Life After India
Growing up in America, I can honestly say that I rarely ever thought about what life was like for those living in other parts of the world. As naïve as it sounds now, I thought that my trivial problems were the center of the universe. I also thought that the luxuries of life that I was afforded were the same as those that were given to others. I clearly recognized there were other people living in other countries but, in a sense, I had believed that were all “living in the same boat”.
With age comes maturity, increased awareness, and common sense. As I got older I started to realize that the life and opportunities that were given to me were not necessarily given to my classmate next to me. I believe this concept really drove home when I met a boy named Amit in middle school. Amit was a new student who really stood out to me because he spoke very little English. At the time I thought, “Who doesn’t know how …show more content…
Amit said that the reason why his family decided to move to America was because of the better opportunities that it presented for his family. Because Amit was still fairly young when he moved, it was easier for him to pick up on American culture. Although, his parents, who are used to the structured life that they lived in India found it a bit harder to relax and live the American ways.
Interview Premeditation
I think that Amit will say that growing up in India was a lot different than if he would have grown up here in America. Some of the major differences I think he will mention are family life, culture, food, and money. I think he will say that he actually like growing up in his culture because as a whole they are more connected and do more things together. Although, I do think that he will mention that he likes how technologically advanced America is. Also, that there are more opportunities in the education and work force.
Final
Growing up in America, I can honestly say that I rarely ever thought about what life was like for those living in other parts of the world. As naïve as it sounds now, I thought that my trivial problems were the center of the universe. I also thought that the luxuries of life that I was afforded were the same as those that were given to others. I clearly recognized there were other people living in other countries but, in a sense, I had believed that were all “living in the same boat”.
With age comes maturity, increased awareness, and common sense. As I got older I started to realize that the life and opportunities that were given to me were not necessarily given to my classmate next to me. I believe this concept really drove home when I met a boy named Amit in middle school. Amit was a new student who really stood out to me because he spoke very little English. At the time I thought, “Who doesn’t know how …show more content…
Amit said that the reason why his family decided to move to America was because of the better opportunities that it presented for his family. Because Amit was still fairly young when he moved, it was easier for him to pick up on American culture. Although, his parents, who are used to the structured life that they lived in India found it a bit harder to relax and live the American ways.
Interview Premeditation
I think that Amit will say that growing up in India was a lot different than if he would have grown up here in America. Some of the major differences I think he will mention are family life, culture, food, and money. I think he will say that he actually like growing up in his culture because as a whole they are more connected and do more things together. Although, I do think that he will mention that he likes how technologically advanced America is. Also, that there are more opportunities in the education and work force.
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