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    I remember the day I first came to America. I was in the LAX airport‚ looking around the totally strange place which was full of strangers. All I could hear was the strangers’ buzzing. At that moment‚ I realized that I was in America‚ and my heart started to beat fast. Until April 25‚ 2006 I had never been away from my country‚ Korea. For 18 years‚ I had grown up being around people who used the same language as me and had black hair and brown eyes. I was having.... However‚ my mother wanted to

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    Common App Essay I remembered I was 4 years old flying a plane to a place I have never seen before. I touched down in a dry‚ humid place with little to no green trees‚ but all the people there looked like me. Living in America has always made me wonder what life back home was like and I got the chance when I was about 4. If only I could remember most of the things I experienced. At the time I was living in your average suburban neighborhood but I never forgot where I came from. My parents are

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    I learned from a young age that life is tough and it’s not a given. Coming to the United States from Gambia in 2005 on a cold winter day this country was nothing like what I had expected. It is assumed by all Gambians that America is the Holy Grail but that is not accurate. From my first day I have had to go through hardships to fit in. My accent was very thick. My teeth were out of place and the kids at school didn’t hesitate to comment on it. I consider these hardships as something that many people

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    Since I was young‚ I used to want to be a successful man. I wanted my life to be great like an adventure but not a boring peaceful life. I started to live by myself without parents when I was 15 years old. I’ve learned many things and have a lot of life experiences. To make my dream come true‚ I was thinking about a better education and environment. America was the very first option that came to my head. And my life has turned to another page since I made that decision. Not like many other students

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    journey from Pakistan to America‚ basically describes my life as an Asian girl. I came to America‚ when I was 14 years old child. My family moved to America from Pakistan because of my good education. My family have so many expectations from me‚ because I am the oldest one in my family. I have 2 sisters and one brother after my oldest sister got married. I handle all the issues at my house. My journey has been so tough‚ I was not familiar with English language and also‚ I had no idea where to go for

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    States of AmericaI viewed this country’s values as a land of opportunity and the promotion of freedom. Upon my arrival to the US‚ my perspective has shifted and the reality became more obvious. Knowing the country’s values and ideals increases your sense of knowledge. Americans endorse unity‚ praise the idea of family‚ and acknowledge the innovations created by these individuals. My families curiosities about this country spurred our move from The United Arab Emirates to United States of America. Most

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    When I first arrived to AmericaI was not pleased with being in a new country with a new language that I don’t know anything about it. At the beginning I struggled at school when I saw a new People with a new culture completely different than what I was expecting. Also‚ it was very difficult for me to adapt in a new school with everyone around make me making me feel less and stupid because they speak English very well . Even teachers were not very good and help me understand the lesson or at least

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    I still remember the day‚ December 6‚ 1999. My Best friend had called me crying‚ asking for my help. I expected the worst‚ but it wasn’t so bad. She asked if I could go with her to the doctor because she thought she was pregnant. My thoughts immediately went to the baby because my friend had been drinking and doing drugs for the past two months. The next dayI told my mom I was walking to the bus stop‚ but really I was going to skip school so I could accompany my friend to the doctor. That day

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    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

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    I Remember “Mom did you just see that‚ a plane just fell from the sky.” While I sat on the floor I couldn’t believe what I had just said. A plane fell from the sky. I had just turned six a few hours ago. Any child who was basically five years old would never be able to grasp the concept of why a plane would crash into a building. Not only would they not be able to understand one plane falling‚ but three in just one day. I could only look to my parents for answers. I remember my birthday

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