My first day in the United States

by Oscar Munoz, Mexico

When I came here I felt happy because my family was here. The first day I saw my father very happy because I was here. I remember my father told me, "Son, thanks to God you are here with me because it's very hard to come here in this country."
The next day, we went shopping in the market. I heard the people talking English. I felt a little nervous because I don't speak English. I remember my first day on the job was very difficult for me. My boss said something but I couldn't understand everything. I felt a little sad. I thought about going back to Mexico again but my father told me, "Don't worry about it, Oscar. Little by little you will like it here."