Starting over in a new city or state is hard enough. Relocating to another country can completely change someones life. Joseph Ibrahim is one Southwest senior who has been through the experience of uprooting his life from Cairo, Egypt to the United States.
Three years ago Ibrahim and his family moved from their hometown of Cairo and settled in America.
“My family came to America to start a new life,” Ibrahim said.
His country wasn’t the only thing he left behind.
“Leaving behind my extended family, friends and culture was the hardest part,” Ibrahim said. “It was hard adjusting to something completely new.”
Starting over can stir conflict in anyone. Ibrahim felt a mix of emotions when he heard the news of immigrating to the U.S.
“I started out being sad then I became happy, excited, scared, joyful and worried, because I had to start over and I didn’t know anyone here,” he said.
That might have been the case then, but now Ibrahim has found a friend in senior Monty Jones.
“We are school friends, we talk and sit together a lot,” Jones said. “I think Joseph does fine at adjusting, plus he is funny and has a good sense of humor.”
Egypt is a country rich in unforgettable culture and customs. Ibrahim still misses the comfortable environment of his past.Ibrahim also appreciates schools in the U.S. for its learning atmosphere. Schools here are less
“I really miss the weather, my friends, my family, my home and the beach,” he said.
Even though Egypt still has Ibrahim’s roots, he feels that the U.S. has an abundance of opportunities. Human rights is one thing all who live in America are guaranteed.
strict compared to those that are in Egypt, and mix gender schools are also accepted by the general public.
For Ibrahim, life in America is no doubt easier than life in Egypt. Moving to the United States proved to be a positive experience. His family’s goal of achieving a new life has finally been reached.
Three years ago Ibrahim and his family moved from their hometown of Cairo and settled in America.
“My family came to America to start a new life,” Ibrahim said.
His country wasn’t the only thing he left behind.
“Leaving behind my extended family, friends and culture was the hardest part,” Ibrahim said. “It was hard adjusting to something completely new.”
Starting over can stir conflict in anyone. Ibrahim felt a mix of emotions when he heard the news of immigrating to the U.S.
“I started out being sad then I became happy, excited, scared, joyful and worried, because I had to start over and I didn’t know anyone here,” he said.
That might have been the case then, but now Ibrahim has found a friend in senior Monty Jones.
“We are school friends, we talk and sit together a lot,” Jones said. “I think Joseph does fine at adjusting, plus he is funny and has a good sense of humor.”
Egypt is a country rich in unforgettable culture and customs. Ibrahim still misses the comfortable environment of his past.Ibrahim also appreciates schools in the U.S. for its learning atmosphere. Schools here are less
“I really miss the weather, my friends, my family, my home and the beach,” he said.
Even though Egypt still has Ibrahim’s roots, he feels that the U.S. has an abundance of opportunities. Human rights is one thing all who live in America are guaranteed.
strict compared to those that are in Egypt, and mix gender schools are also accepted by the general public.
For Ibrahim, life in America is no doubt easier than life in Egypt. Moving to the United States proved to be a positive experience. His family’s goal of achieving a new life has finally been reached.