I watched the presentation that the ODI here at OSU had on Ohio immigrants and their stories. As a first generation American myself, I found that some of their stories held similarities to my own parents and theirs. My father definitely had the most culture shock when coming to the states, as he did not move till he was well into his teenage years. His stories about education and learning in a third world country resonated with the ones described at the event.
The event as a whole spoke to me and my interests as a student here at OSU as well. I want to pursue educational and job oriented opportunities abroad, so I would no be surprised if I found myself telling stories one day of different countries like these fine folks shared. I hope to be so immersed in another culture and find myself as a individual and be able to experience life and moments that I couldn’t find anywhere else one day.