As a 19-year-old Muslim, brown boy from Lahore, Pakistan, I embarked on a transformative journey described by my favorite writer Elif Shafak as a rich tapestry of experiences shaping our unique identities. My story blended with others in a symphony…
Tag: U.S. living experience
YOLO
The second when the plane started shaking as it accelerated on the track, I held my breath. I knew it’s probably gonna be a while till the next time I go back to China. I’ve heard many people say that…
What Americans Wear
Before I came to this country, I thought that girls in this country liked to wear very “hot” clothes like little tops and skirts. However, after coming here, I realized that most of the time they dress completely different from…
Contributions to a New Home
Studying overseas has been an amazing experience for me as a foreign student from Pakistan. I have had the honor of making contributions to the educational and social communities during this period that have been extremely important to me. I…
Some Observations of American Society: Things that are Different from my Previous Perceptions
The common impression of Chinese people towards the United States is that it is a prosperous, advanced, free, open, and diverse country, and many people believe that all Americans live a life of affluence and good social order. However, these…