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Many months later...What is your life like in America?

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It's been interesting since I arrived in America. I settled in South Philadelphia because my uncle was there. I live with Mom, Dad, two sisters, two brothers and my brother in law. I work as a seamstress while in school. When I arrived in America, people were loud, talkative, personable and interesting. I used to think they treated everyone equally but now I realize they didn't.
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What was the ending of your experience like at your immigration station?

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When leaving my immigration station I saw my dad and sister waiting for me at the end. I heard laughter, tears and joy. I felt relieved it was over. To start my new life, I had to attend a new high school and learn English. Some challenges I faced were being bullied and facing prejudice.
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What was the beginning of your experience like at your immigration station?

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 When I got to my immigration station I saw police officers. I heard "Welcome to America!" I felt surprised how nice they were. To pass through, I had to scan fingerprints, take pictures and interview for three hours. It became difficult when the process felt neverending.
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What was the end of my journey like?

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 When I realized we were close to America, I felt excited because I didn't know what to expect. I saw so many planes at the airport and how big the airport was (it was in New York). I heard a lot of commotion (cursing, yelling, loud noises). I couldn't wait to see my dad and older sister who were already here.
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What was the middle of my journey like?

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When I was traveling on the plane, I saw the atlantic ocean. I heard slang in English. I felt out of place and uncomfortable. I was surprised by how nice the flight attendants were. I was unsure of how to use the bathrooms in the plane. I couldn't wait to stretch my legs.
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What was the beginning of my journey like?

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When I got on the plane I saw my first flight attendant, clouds and sky. I heard a lot of different languages. I felt scared and excited and confused.   I was surprised by how big the plane was. I was unsure of which state I was landing in. I couldn't wait to see city life in Philadelphia.
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How am I getting to America?

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 We entered America by airplane. Just before leaving Portugal I felt terrified because I was scared of planes and a new language and environment.
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