Share your story
Choose a theme and share your story, and read additional visitor comments.
Leaving
Share your stories of why you left and how you or your family came to that decision.
The Trip
What was memorable about your journey to the US?
Object Lessons
What did you bring with you and what did you leave behind?
Dreams
How did you imagine this country? Did your ideas match what you experienced when you arrived?
Liberty
When did you see the Statue of Liberty for the first time? Are there other symbols of the US that have meaning for you?
First Impressions
What were your first impressions when you came to the US?
Adapting
How have you adjusted to your life here? What does it mean to live in a new place?
Lost in Translation
Communicating in a new language can be a struggle. Share your stories of funny, frustrating, or confusing encounters in the US.
A New Home
What does “home” mean to you? Was there a moment when the US began to feel like home?