Reflection On California

At the age of 13, I migrated to California from the Philippines. In the same year, I went to Alameda High school as a first year high school student. At first, it was difficult to adjust since I came from a different country with different culture and language. I was not confident with my English communication skills. I was placed in English Language Department class, which is a class for English learners. During my classes, I did not have the confidence to communicate with the other people, nor talk in front of a class, and when I try to talk to my classmates I would often stutter. I was distressed and I would weep whenever I arrived home, but with the consolation of my parents, I was able to feel better. I was aware that I must overcome my