Monday, August 2, 2010

My First Day in the United States

by Jacqueline Rivera

I lived near the border of Texas and Mexico. The border was only 20 minutes from my house. My first home in the US was in MacAllen, Texas.
My first day here I went shopping with my friend. I shopped for three hours. I only understood a little English for the bus. I could only look around. I buy everything with no English. I was very excited.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

My First Day in the United States

by Manjeet Kaur, India

My first day here I felt bad because my relatives were in India. I felt bad because I could not speak English but my children helped to understand English. My family was happy because they liked it here. Now I like it here because my family is happy.

My First Day in the United States

by Jana Moiseev, Moldova

My first day here was the last day in the fall, November 30, 2009. I was happy because I could be together with my sister. I was in Portugal for 3 years and my sister was in Moldova.
I felt very bad because I couldn't understand English. Little by little I will like it here. I am a student at Renton Technical College (RTC).
My first teacher was Audrey. She was very good for students. My second teacher is Marcia. I like her. Thank you, teachers, for your help.

My First Day in the United States

by Sanh Nguyen, Vietnam

My first day here I felt worried because it was the first time I went so far. But I was really enchanted with this country. Everything was beautiful and everybody was friendly. Sometimes I was sad and remembered my country where my mom and brothers and sisters were living. My daughter was married and lived here for eight years. She had a cute baby. I felt happy so much because I could have my family together, my wife, daughter, son-in-law, grandson and I.
The first days I couldn't understand anything and didn't drive. But little by little I will understand and drive. Now I like it here. I feel so very happy.

My First Day in the United States

by Ivan Moiseev, Moldova

My first day here I felt happy and tired. Happy because I see people in my family, and the opportunity for my family to live in the United States. Tired because a long time on the plane.

My First Day in the United States

by Hanh Nguyen, Vietnam

I came to Seattle on the day of summer. Everything was beautiful. I felt very happy because I met my husband after 4 years apart. My husband was happy, too. Then after that, I felt sad because I missed my father, my mom , and my sisters. I also felt sad when I heard the people speaking English because I didn't understand. Now I like it here. I am very happy because my family loves it here.

My First Day in the United States

by Fatoumata Diallo, Guinea

My first day here I felt sad because I was apart from my family. The next day my husband told me, "Don't be sad. I am here with you, my love."

My First Day in the United States

by Kesete Berhane, Eritriya

When I came here, I was very confused because the people were talking English. I felt very bad because I couldn't understand anything. But my family met me in the airport. When I saw my wife, I was very happy. They picked me up by car and we went to their home. I was very glad and my family was, too.

My First Day in the United States

by Valentina Sirbu, Moldova

My first day here I felt good because I saw my parents, sisters, and grandchildren. When I came here, I was impressed by so much greenery. I'm happy because I am together with my husband and my daughter.