Would you like to see India through my eyes? I didn’t expect how my life would change after I immigrated to the United States. I noticed many differences when I came, such as culture, school and driving rules.  I would like to share my observations about India and the U.S.

I heard a lot about U.S. culture being very open and different from Indian culture. When I came here I saw it was true.   In my country most people are Hindu and Sikhs, but here as I see all people come from different countries and they all belong to different religions.  I like American culture but I miss my country too.

I noticed many differences between my old schools and Annandale.  In my country we don’t need to move from class to class; their teachers come to you. In India teachers were very strict and sometimes they beat you if you didn’t finish homework.  Also there are only 50 teachers for 500 students; that is not enough.  Annandale teachers are very friendly and helpful. I miss my friends and teachers from my old school.

The third big difference between India and the U.S. is driving rules.  I was shocked when I saw people drive here on the right side because in India I drove on the left side.   Sometimes I was confused when I was driving and crossed the road here.  In the United States everybody follows the rules all time; in my country nobody cares.  I think driving in the U.S. is safer than driving in my country.
I still miss my country, friends and family every moment.  I hope one day I will go back to visit my country and spend time with my friends and family.  Also, I would like to see the places where I played and grew up.