Attaining higher education from a decent college has always been my dream, even when I was living in Puerto Rico. But after moving to the U.S. four years ago, I realized that joining a decent college was not enough. For student like myself with a different ethnic background, it was important to get admission in a college that was ethnically and culturally very rich and vibrant. This was because I realized that only such a college could understand the needs and dreams of immigrants and could provide them with college environment where they felt safe and comfortable. XXX University, by all means, is one such place and therefore it is my utmost desire to become a part of it. By joining...
And three years later I feel they took the right decision. Not that I did not like Puerto Rico, I loved the place and for many months after moving to the U.S., I would miss my old friends and my country terribly. But gradually I realized that moving to multicultural society like that of the U.S. has its advantages. For one, you don't feel lonely for too long since you are bound to come across many immigrants like yourself and secondly, a place like America continuously puts your will
power and strength to the test. It makes you stretch the limits of your abilities and urges you to try harder and become the best you can be.
With so many people hoping to make it big in the U.S., I realized that the ones who really do achieve their goals eventually are the ones who accept the various challenges that are thrown in their way and find a way to overcome various
obstacles in their path. I am glad…
