Brainstorming

Event 1:

Moving to America: When I was six years old my parents decided to seek a better chance of lifestyle by moving to America. It was a drastic change that has forever altered my existence. I was born in Argentina, a country where soccer is what everyone breathes, where steak is what everyone eats and Spanish is what everyone speaks. Coming to America was entirely different. Not only did I have to learn a new language, but also learn to live in a whole different culture. The food was different, there were many sports that people liked and the community wasn't as social and friendly as what I was previously used to. Making friends was at times difficult because of the numerous backgrounds the kids my age had.


Event 2:

Learning English: My first year of going to school in America was in 1st grade. I cried the first couple of days because I didn't even know what the word "the" was, I didn't want to be there, I didn't want to learn a new language, I just wanted to go back home to Argentina where I already had my friends established and spoke the same language everyone did. I was put through a program called "ESOL" which helped students that spoke Spanish learn English. Eventually I learned the language and became more acquainted with the culture. I can now say that my English is pretty good and that I am very thankful to my parents for pushing me not to give up. Learning a new language has not only given me the opportunity to establish friendships but also establish myself in higher education by attending a University.

Event 3:

Soccer: Soccer has been a passion for not only myself but for my country in general. I started playing soccer when I was five years old and played all the way untill high school. When I moved to America the first thing my parents did before even enrolling in school was helping me find a soccer team to play for. I finally found a group of people that at least shared the same passion that I did, which was soccer. These were my first friends in America and they helped me understande the American culture and what to expect. Throughout the years my soccer teamates were like my brothers, since we had sleepovers because we traveled so much. Even throughout High School, soccer has kept me away from trouble, well atleast for the most part.