When I Came To America
I came to America about 13 years ago from Sri Lanka and I’ve had experiences in this country that I think are very unique. Both of my parents worked so hard to bring my brother and I to America, because they knew that if we wanted the best future we’d have to be here. I never truly realized the impact America has had on me and my family. I come from an Indian/Sri Lankan background and being able to see so much acceptance of our culture here is truly amazing. Although I have had experiences with racism here, I think these last 2 years have made a huge impact on diversity and truly accepting that everyone is equal.
It’s interesting to see that so many young people are promoting equality for all races and are making a voice for themselves in …show more content…
It’s amazing to see how much America is changing and bringing awareness to important things in society. I have family in Sri Lanka and Canada that think America is a “white” country and I think the steps the younger community especially are taking will hopefully make them better understand that this country is for everyone.
If anyone who’s young is reading this, I want you to know that you can do anything. Go out and March and speak up for what you think is right. You are not too young, you have a voice and you have a power. It doesn’t matter if your parents or your peers don’t agree, find that inner passion and go for it.
Being from an Indian/Sri Lankan family, I have a ton of cultural stereotypes thrown at me. My brother and I had 3 job options when we were young: A lawyer, a doctor, or an engineer. My brother chose to be an engineer and I chose to do what I want. It was hard for my parents to understand that I’m a different person and that I don’t care about the salary I make or the reputation my job has. If America gives me the choice to go to college and study what I want and have a career in what I want, then why would I choose a job I hate every day.I’m choosing to do what I’m passionate and what God has called me to do, not what my parents want. I think being from a different county has given me a very different and unique look on what America is
It’s interesting to see that so many young people are promoting equality for all races and are making a voice for themselves in …show more content…
It’s amazing to see how much America is changing and bringing awareness to important things in society. I have family in Sri Lanka and Canada that think America is a “white” country and I think the steps the younger community especially are taking will hopefully make them better understand that this country is for everyone.
If anyone who’s young is reading this, I want you to know that you can do anything. Go out and March and speak up for what you think is right. You are not too young, you have a voice and you have a power. It doesn’t matter if your parents or your peers don’t agree, find that inner passion and go for it.
Being from an Indian/Sri Lankan family, I have a ton of cultural stereotypes thrown at me. My brother and I had 3 job options when we were young: A lawyer, a doctor, or an engineer. My brother chose to be an engineer and I chose to do what I want. It was hard for my parents to understand that I’m a different person and that I don’t care about the salary I make or the reputation my job has. If America gives me the choice to go to college and study what I want and have a career in what I want, then why would I choose a job I hate every day.I’m choosing to do what I’m passionate and what God has called me to do, not what my parents want. I think being from a different county has given me a very different and unique look on what America is