The most recent immigrant in my family is my cousin Darren and his family. Darren and I are the same age. When he was 16, Darren and his family moved from the island of Jamaica to New York. His family of four moved in with my family of five. Though […]
Daily Archives: October 15, 2023
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As I read the prompt, the first immigrant that came to mind for me was my grandfather. My grandfather was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, with his mother, father, and two siblings. His family struggled at times, but he managed to get by. He lived in the Caribbean […]
I’m not an immigrant but I do have family that originated from Kingston,Jamaica . Through the years I understand the hardships with migrating and gaining an income in a new country. I was able to relate when Espinoza had the desire of having a better home to dwell in. When […]
I can draw a similarity from my childhood to “The House on Mango Street.” One particular part that i can personally relate to my early years is “Hairs.” Styling my hair was an ongoing challenge; my aunt was always working support our family, leaving her with little time to tend […]
Welcome to Week 7, the final full week of our intensive 7-week course. This week, we will be exploring the writing of Raymond Carver, known for his precise and pared-down writing style. The final exam essay is posted this week so that you can start on it early if you […]
As I read the prompt, the first immigrant that came to mind for me was my grandfather. My grandfather was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, with his mother, father, and two siblings. His family struggled at times, but he managed to get by. He lived in the Caribbean […]
