Like anyone else, who came from another country, I must admit that it was not easy for me to adjust to a new environment. I thought that moving to a new country would be as simple as I imagined it to be, but I was wrong. On my first few days here, I started  to feel the challenges of living in a new place. My family and I have to adjust to the culture, language, weather, and so on.  Nevertheless, I find so many positive things too, like friendly people, good food, beautiful places and wonderful experiences. 

I have to say, it’s hard to leave the place where I grew up and where I made memories with my friends and start all over again. Getting used to the weather is difficult since I lived on an island in the Philippines where it is tropical and you don’t need to layer clothes to stay warm. I’m delighted  to finally have the chance to witness snow because when I was younger, I had always wondered what it feels like to experience snow. But there are times that I miss the white sand beaches and the weather back home.

I was most worried about moving to a new school because I don’t have any friends and I have no idea how things work. I think I will be having a hard time adjusting and catching up since the school system here in the US is very different from my school  in the Philippines. Surprisingly, on my first day of school, it wasn’t hard for me to get in my classes since the teachers and staff were very approachable and welcoming. I  didn’t expect to find friends easily and I was relieved that they were the first to approach me as I am a shy person.

To sum it all, moving to another country has its ups and downs. But personally, I believe there are more positives and great opportunities that await me. I am thrilled to meet new friends, learn new things, and discover new cultures.