Believing That You Can
How Life in my Home Country Differs From U.S.A.
Since I moved to the United States with my family 6
years ago, my life has completely changed. This country
offers many opportunities for people who are looking for a
better quality of life, education, health, and freedom.
Thanks to my effort and dedication, I adopted English as
my second language. Now I am able to communicate with
other people. I got a job and with the money I earned, I
saved and bought my own car. I’m still attending school
because I want to get my high school diploma, then study
medicine and become a doctor. This country has its doors
opened for those who dream big and want to reach their
goals by always moving forward. All you need to do is
approach the facilities and benefits that this country gives
and not waste your time. On the other hand, many of our
countries in Latin America are poor or in the process of
developing with fewer resources, jobs, low education,
health and basic services like drinking water, electricity, and
a poor justice system. I’m very thankful to live in this
powerful country, and I’m sure that one day I will become
someone important for this community.
Kevyn Pacheco is a student at The English Center.
The Difference!
My name is Maribel Sangines, and I am from Mexico. I
was fifteen years old when I moved to the United Sates with
my husband. I have lived here for ten years. I will share
some of the differences between having a job and the foods
we eat. In my country, people take things slowly. They are
not always in a rush or hurry to do things. However, they
will get the job done. On the other hand, in the United
States people are always in a hurry. Driving fast, blowing
their horn because you’re driving too slow. This country is
nice to live in; but life here is very fast for me. The food in
Mexico is always fresh because it is grown in your back
yard. No matter what dish you are cooking, you can get
fresh vegetables right out of your garden. Even your meat is
raised in your yard. If you want chicken tonight for dinner,
you just walk out to your yard and you have chicken. Beef