Becoming Americans: Becoming Minnesotan

Story Title Narrator Community Tags
We were not treated as refugees - we came as immigrants. Wangyal Ritzekura Tibetan Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Immigration Policy, New Immigrant Experiences, Work
There were other minorities present - it didn't feel like you were the only outsider. Tenzin Khando Tibetan Assimilation, Becoming Americans, New Immigrant Experiences, Youth Experiences
Living with sponsors: We wanted to stand on our own feet. Wangyal Ritzekura Tibetan Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Community, New Immigrant Experiences, Ties to Homeland, Travel to U.S.
By becoming U.S. citizens you can do a lot that you cannot do otherwise. Wangyal Ritzekura Tibetan Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Citizenship, Civic Engagement, Ties to Homeland
The lack of ruling in the class by the teacher – that was very different. Tenzin Khando Tibetan Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Education, Youth Experiences
Parents strive strongly to make sure their children have all the opportunities that they didn’t. Tashi Lhewa Tibetan Becoming Americans, Community, Family, Opportunities in America
Law is one field which can come in very helpful to the Tibetan community. Tashi Lhewa Tibetan Becoming Americans, Civic Engagement, Education, Work, Opportunities in America
A lot of opportunity, if you are willing to work hard. Tashi Lhewa Tibetan Becoming Americans, Economics, Opportunities in America
Here in Minnesota, you are all the time encouraged to be only thinking money. Gyatsho Tssering Tibetan Becoming Americans, Economics, Generation Gap, Problems in America
There are few families who will stay Tibetan families. Gyatsho Tssering Tibetan Becoming Americans, Cultural Centers, Generation Gap, Problems in America
We have a lot of delinquency problems with the youth over here. Tashi Lhewa Tibetan Becoming Americans, Generation Gap, Youth Experiences, Problems in America
The change of culture was striking to this son. Tenzin Chodon Tibetan Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Education, Youth Experiences, Problems in America
People don’t have the time here. Tenzin Ngawang Tibetan Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Time, Problems in America
We can’t see our family. Tendell Sangmo Tibetan Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Time, Problems in America
Finding work and loneliness in a new country. Yangchen Dolkar Tibetan Assimilation, Becoming Americans, New Immigrant Experiences, Religion, Ties to Homeland, Work
There was loneliness in us because all our friends and relatives were not here with us. Kim Yang Hmong Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Family, Language, New Immigrant Experiences, Ties to Homeland
You don't understand the word 'eat' - you just say 'no'. Cher Vang Hmong Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Education, Language, New Immigrant Experiences, Youth Experiences
We got to come and live in this great country. Kim Yang Hmong Becoming Americans, Citizenship, Freedom, Identity, Opportunities in America
education will open the doors to many things. Mai Neng Moua Hmong Becoming Americans, Education, Gender Roles, Opportunities in America
If our American friends don't have to do it, why do I have to do it? Yang Cha Ying Hmong Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Generation Gap, Problems in America
If you want to be a farmer, to start a business, you have to have money. Mai Neng Moua Hmong Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Economics, Food, Work, Problems in America
Immediately after 9-11, there were major challenges. Abdisalam Adam Somali Becoming Americans, Discrimination, Religion, Problems in America
I always feel that we're under pressure and short on time. Abdisalam Adam Somali Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Time, Problems in America
It has been a real challenge, parental involvement in the schools. Abdisalam Adam Somali Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Education, Problems in America
Where do you pray? Abdisalam Adam Somali Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Religion, Problems in America
The first time that I had to take bus, I didn’t know what to do. Hared Mah Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, New Immigrant Experiences
A good opportunity where everybody can make his own life. Hared Mah Somali Becoming Americans, Freedom, Opportunities in America
They have to make some accommodations. Hared Mah Somali Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Religion, Problems in America
You are like a little kid that cannot even speak. Hared Mah Somali Becoming Americans, Education, Language, New Immigrant Experiences, Problems in America
Everything I have to do on my own. Maryan Del Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Family, New Immigrant Experiences, Ties to Homeland
They’re immigrant people - they’re like me. Maryan Del Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Discrimination, Youth Experiences
America is hard, but you can do it. Maryan Del Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Education, Language, Religion, Youth Experiences
Can you imagine just sitting there without knowing what they are talking about? Maryan Del Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Education, Language, New Immigrant Experiences
You're supposed to take care of your parents. Maryan Del Somali Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Family, Problems in America
We are expected to just leave, to start living. Mohamed Jama Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Community, New Immigrant Experiences
We have a lot of work to tell them, 'Let’s get involved.' Mohamed Jama Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Civic Engagement, Politics
Young people are not losing culture, but they are entwining with American culture. Mohamed Jama Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Generation Gap, Youth Experiences
You can become who you choose to become. Mohamed Jama Somali Becoming Americans, Freedom, Opportunities in America
The job is so hard for me to do it, because I'm new in this country. Chamreun Tan Khmer Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Cultural Centers, New Immigrant Experiences, Work
When they go to school, they have another law that they must follow. Chamreun Tan Khmer Becoming Americans, Generation Gap, Problems in America
It's really frustrating for them to learn the other language. Chamreun Tan Khmer Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Language, Problems in America
I don't use the word 'meeting'. Henry Nelson Khmer Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Cultural Centers, New Immigrant Experiences
My first teacher in Minnesota tried to encourage me to speak to anybody on the street. Thaly Chhour Khmer Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Education, Language, New Immigrant Experiences
Kids grow independent very quickly. Lincoln Gada Asian Indian Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Family, Problems in America
We came in January to Minnesota, which was quite a shock in itself. Nayana Ramakrishnan Asian Indian Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Food, Language, New Immigrant Experiences, Travel to U.S.
We had never used silverware in our lives. Nayana Ramakrishnan Asian Indian Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Food, New Immigrant Experiences
Finding a balance. Deepak Nath Asian Indian Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Bi-Cultural
According to them, I’ve become very Americanized. Bash Singh Asian Indian Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Economics
Whatever country you live in, be fit for that country. Abul Hasan Siddiqui Asian Indian Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Citizenship, Religion
Integrated into our wider community. Lisa Gada Norton Asian Indian Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Bi-Cultural
I am probably going to become a citizen very soon, because I think now I am vested here. Nirupama Misra Asian Indian Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Citizenship
It was different, very different, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Prasanna Mishra Asian Indian Assimilation, Becoming Americans, New Immigrant Experiences
The Beatles, Indian culture, and America in the 1960s. Nirupama Misra Asian Indian Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Youth Experiences
Pulled in two directions. Ravinder Manku Asian Indian Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Bi-Cultural, Generation Gap, Identity
There is more access to knowledge. Prasanna Mishra Asian Indian Becoming Americans, Education, Opportunities in America
It is better to stay here, because, as a woman, I have more rights. Deep Shikha Gupta Asian Indian Becoming Americans, Freedom, Gender Roles, Ties to Homeland, Opportunities in America
In those days, they took only 100 immigrants from India. Sudhansu Misra Asian Indian Becoming Americans, Immigration Policy, Work, Opportunities in America
Everything is not all great and good, but it just gives you the freedom to do so much here. Nayana Ramakrishnan Asian Indian Becoming Americans, Freedom, Opportunities in America
It's definitely a taught hatred, and it's taught ignorance. Deepak Nath Asian Indian Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Discrimination, Youth Experiences, Problems in America
I didn't grow up here. Kusum Saxena Asian Indian Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Generation Gap, Problems in America
I didn’t know what a library was. Nayana Ramakrishnan Asian Indian Becoming Americans, New Immigrant Experiences, Problems in America
You're the bridge. Rajiv Shah Asian Indian Becoming Americans, Bi-Cultural, Generation Gap, Problems in America
We didn't know how to ask anybody for directions. Pennamma Cherucheril Asian Indian Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Language, Travel to U.S., Problems in America
Sometimes we make our kids live in two different worlds. Deep Shikha Gupta Asian Indian Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Generation Gap, Identity, Problems in America
The new normal was cold and quiet. Maryam Beltran Shapland Filipino Assimilation, Becoming Americans, New Immigrant Experiences
They just gave up on the idea of learning the language. Adelbert Batica Filipino Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Language
I think they expected that we would date outside of our community. Maryam Beltran Shapland Filipino Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Youth Experiences
I would love to be able to speak Tagalog. Patrick Faunillan Filipino Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Language
At the beginning, I didn’t quite embrace the Filipino culture. Patrick Faunillan Filipino Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Food, Identity, Youth Experiences
I get to choose what I want to do. Maryam Beltran Shapland Filipino Becoming Americans, Education, Youth Experiences, Opportunities in America
America is giving me more of a chance to be my best. Patrick Faunillan Filipino Becoming Americans, Language, Opportunities in America
We get medicine here, to make your life longer. Victorino Alojado Filipino Becoming Americans, Family, Opportunities in America
They did not expect the discrimination and prejudice that took place here. Belen Andrada Filipino Becoming Americans, Discrimination, Work, Problems in America
That really caused a change in the workshops. Belen Andrada Filipino Becoming Americans, Discrimination, Education, Problems in America
It was a very hard year. Maryam Beltran Shapland Filipino Becoming Americans, Education, Language, New Immigrant Experiences, Youth Experiences, Problems in America
I just never looked the part. Maryam Beltran Shapland Filipino Becoming Americans, Discrimination, Problems in America
The initial impression is always that we are subservient. Maryam Beltran Shapland Filipino Becoming Americans, Gender Roles, Identity, Work, Problems in America
It’s very rare that we talk in Spanish. Anna Amaya Latino Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Education, Language
There were very, very few Hispanics going to school. Martha Castaňon Latino Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Education, Identity, Youth Experiences
I call myself a Minnesota Norteňa. Martha Castaňon Latino Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Gender Roles, Identity
My English was absolutely zero. Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin Latino Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Education, Language, New Immigrant Experiences
I noticed the need for Latino ministers also in this country. J. Pablo Obregon Latino Becoming Americans, Language, Religion, Travel to U.S., Opportunities in America
Education has to be a top priority. Emiliano Chagil Latino Becoming Americans, Economics, Education, Opportunities in America
I would like to see more people involved in the political area. Mario Duarte Latino Becoming Americans, Civic Engagement, Education, Politics, Opportunities in America
The schools here were free. Martha Castaňon Latino Becoming Americans, Economics, Education, Opportunities in America
The whole story behind refugees is that they’re running for their lives. Emiliano Chagil Latino Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Immigration Policy, Politics, Problems in America
I knew he wasn’t coming to tell me ‘Happy Easter’. José H. Trejo Latino Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Language, Youth Experiences, Problems in America
I was not given the interscholastic exams. José H. Trejo Latino Becoming Americans, Discrimination, Education, Youth Experiences, Problems in America
Sometimes we blame on anything our own inability to solve our own problems. Ramón León Latino Becoming Americans, Civic Engagement, Language, Work, Problems in America
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