A common reason why people choose to migrate to the United States is opportunity. People come to the United States in search for a better life for themselves and their families. \u00a0Education and the general standards of living in the United States are far more attainable than other countries. When my family migrated to the United States, my parents often talked about all the grand opportunities that will greet me when we land and all the hopes of attaining the “American Dream”. Compared to the Philippines, the U.S. has free schools and different socialist programs that help support low income families. The food is cheaper, the air cleaner and money if you work hard enough will fall right onto your lap. The idea of the United States in the perspective of people living in a developing country like the Philippines is a gold land filled with money and happiness for everyone.<\/p>\n
Yang’s theory of the Push and pull factor in my opinion is more true than not. In most cases, families need to weigh both push and pull factors before deciding to leave their country and start anew in a foreign land with foreign people. Some other pull factors would be the LGBTQ culture in America. It is a right that not many people outside the U.S. get to experience. Another factor could be religion. China for example treat their muslim citizens with little regard for their betterment and no respect for their beliefs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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