Lidiya Khleb
Nov. 2, 2005
Every person that immigrates to America has a different story. But I think certain aspects are the same for everyone because each person, regardless of where they come from, is coming here to start a new life. So each person must learn the new rules, new culture and the most important, the new language.
I immigrated in 1992. At first, it was a very hard time for my family and me. An American educational system doesn't admit foreign diplomas so it was as if I wasn't educated or had any skills. I knew some English, but I couldn't "open" my mouth to speak.
I could only dream about a job. However, with no language...there was no job and no money. I became very depressed. But I understood in my mind that I needed to study English. So I went to school and step by step I began to speak English. After that, my family members (they had the same problems) and I found jobs. the jobs were difficult and paid very poorly. We worked hard, but life became easier.....even thought my husband and I had to support our children in their first years in college.
Now I continue to study English and other subjects like American history, law, critical thinking and math at Globe Institute of Technology in Manhattan.
On my free time I try to visit many museums and travel to interesting places. So now I can say the life is beautiful.