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The differences between El Salvador and the U.S.

Hi my name is Gladis. I am from El Salvador. I like to be in the U.S because in my country there are too many crimes .I think my life is better here. When I came here I had to say goodbye to my friends and family. We had to take the airplane, which when we arrived in the U.S. we had to wait two hours in the airport. The three big differences are that I met other people, ate other food, and began to go to a new school. When I arrived in Dulles airport, I had to meet new people. I was so nervous because there were so many people who were my family but I didn’t know them. I looked around trying to see my Dad. My family was  happy to see us. I was excited and nervous.

On my first day here, I got to try new foods. My dad took us to a Chinese restaurant. It was the first time that I ate Chinese food. The markets here are also different than in my country. In my country the food in the markets are fresher than here.

The first day of school at Annandale High School was difficult. I remember when I took the bus. There were so many people from other countries. Also, the people spoke only English. Only one person on the bus spoke my language.The classes were not good because I didn’t understand the teachers. Overall, it was not a good day for me.
Today when I remember everything, I think it was hard, however it was for my future. Now I know how the foods, the schools are in the U.S., and I learned how to travel. Today I think I will go back to my country just for Vacations.

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    Jamal SantmyerOct 20, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    I am El Salvadorian to the only difference is im only half my dad is El Salvadorian from La Union and my mother is german and yes I agree El Salvador is different from America. But I will always love El Salvador

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