Push & Pull Factors: Becoming Minnesotan

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We were sent to the United States to speak about the story of Tibet. Wangyal Ritzekura Tibetan Civic Engagement, Politics, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
My dad arrived here first. Tashi Lhewa Tibetan Immigration Policy, Youth Experiences, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
I got a letter telling that my dad was going to America. Tenzin Khando Tibetan Family, Youth Experiences, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
The good part of America is that freedom. Thupten Dadak Tibetan Culture Clash, Freedom, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
My father thought that if he took us to this country then we would have the chance to get more education. Kim Yang Hmong Education, Freedom, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
When we could no longer survive safely we followed General Vang Pao to Thailand. Mai Vang Thao Hmong Escape, Freedom, Politics, War, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
My mother decided that we must move out. Kim Yang Hmong Escape, Politics, War, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
We were poor not only the outside, but also the inside. Kim Yang Hmong Politics, Refugee Camps, War, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
Fleeing to Thailand. Mai Vang Thao Hmong Escape, Freedom, Politics, Refugee Camps, War, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
I came with a student visa in 1991. Abdisalam Adam Somali Education, Travel to U.S., Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
We had no protection when we were in Kenya and we just had to survive. Hared Mah Somali Education, Politics, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
Many Somalis came from other states because there were jobs available here. Hared Mah Somali Immigration Policy, Travel to U.S., Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
At least you know you are safe. Maryan Del Somali Politics, Travel to U.S., War, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
I came to pursue my own happiness and to elevate my education. Mohamed Jama Somali Education, Language, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
A chance for a new life in America. Henry Nelson Khmer Escape, Refugee Camps, Travel to U.S., War, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
We were lucky. Thaly Chhour Khmer Escape, Politics, Refugee Camps, War, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
I thought if I could go abroad, I could expand my horizons. Ram Gada Asian Indian Education, Work, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
We were two frightened young girls leaving our home village for the first time. Pennamma Cherucheril Asian Indian Education, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
Research opportunities in Pennsylvania. Prasanna Mishra Asian Indian Work, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
I remember sitting with my mother near the Statue of Liberty. Nirupama Misra Asian Indian Family, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
It was a major step to leave your country, to come here on a piece of paper. Nayana Ramakrishnan Asian Indian Work, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
The plan was to return to India after finishing one’s graduate degree. Vasant Sukhatme Asian Indian Education, Family, Work, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
I never dreamed of coming to the United States. Belen Andrada Filipino Education, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
When I was young, I was thinking that I can go to America. Victorino Alojado Filipino Citizenship, Oppression, Politics, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
I got a visa and I thought I would come up here for one year. Emiliano Chagil Latino Escape, Travel to U.S., War, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
I had expected one thing and came into another one. José H. Trejo Latino Economics, Travel to U.S., Work, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
We landed in Willmar, and that’s where we stayed. Lourdez Ortega Schwab Latino Economics, Travel to U.S., Work, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
My father fell in love with this land. Martha Castaňon Latino Family, Work, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
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