When I Came To Mexico
The most significant challenge that I had was when I came from Mexico to the US in the 3rd grade I didn’t know how to communicate in English. As a result, I struggled in school. Kids made fun of me because of the way I dressed. My dad and mom struggled financially too. They were unemployed, once they found a job it was at a low wage. They struggled to buy me and my sisters clothes. Everyday we would walk miles across the streets of San Bernardino because we couldn’t afford a car.
Despite all the setbacks of being an immigrant, I still managed to attend school everyday even if it was raining or over 100 degrees. My parents and I lived in a garage for over a year. The summer months were brutal, but we had support from our neighbors--they let
Despite all the setbacks of being an immigrant, I still managed to attend school everyday even if it was raining or over 100 degrees. My parents and I lived in a garage for over a year. The summer months were brutal, but we had support from our neighbors--they let