My Immigration Story
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My Immigration Story
By Mikel Calderon
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Introduction
• My name is Mikel Calderon
• November 19, 1985• I was happy living in
Mexico
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When I Found Out I was Coming
• I felt confused• My father said I would
not go to school for 2 weeks
• My friends were sad, but wished me the best
• I felt nervous when I left Mexico.
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In the US for the first time
• I felt confused living in the United States for the first time
• I lived in a garage with my Dad, Mom, 2 sisters and my brother
• I didn’t like living there because I had to be quiet all the time
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My First Day in School
• I felt scared• I couldn’t talk to anyone
because I didn’t know English
• I did not have any friends
• I ate by my self• Now I feel good living
here
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Living in the United States
• I think Living in the United States is good
• I didn’t like to speak English because I was embarassed
• I don’t like the discrimination and violence in Oakland
• I feel hopeful about the future
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My Future in the United States
• Living in the United States changed my life
• I see my self living in a nice house
• Maybe I’ll have 3 children
• My future looks bright