Friday, August 14, 2009

Leonardo's Story

In my country I studied computer science and I got a degree. I never landed a good job so one day I thought I want to change my life. I talked with my father about that, the idea was, come to the United States. My father said, ok, I want to help you.

While I wrote this letter, I remembered the day when I left my house and my family. I was a little sad, but I was happy too for my new adventure. The day was Tuesday, February 14, 2006. On February 21, I was in Oklahoma City with my friend Hector. Two days later I had my first job in construction. It was very hard for me. But one day my luck changed because I met my friends Linda and Erick. They said we are going to New York and I thought is my opportunity. I talked with them and they agreed bring me to New York City. My life changed again and it's changing constantly.

4 comments:

Judi Seal said...

Leonardo, do you have any advice for people who want to come to the United States to live?

celeste said...

Hi, Leonardo.
would you like to continue to
study your major: computer
science, in any college?

Leonardo said...

Hi, Celeste yes I'd like to continue with my study in Computer Science, I am asking How can I follow studying, my problem is I don't have paper in this country but I know there is posibilities, if you kwow something let me know please.

Leonardo

celeste said...

Hi,Leonardo.
Unfortunately a lot of people
without documents cant do it.
But there are some Colleges like
CUNY, dont charge too much money.
If you get a GED, you can pay
as much as residents people.
Try to get information about that.
sincerely,
Celeste.