Monday, April 25, 2011
Reflections on "Immigration: Prespectives and Experiences" - Mon, 4/25
Please share your reactions/reflections on the social science symposium event on immigration you attended today (Monday, 4/25). What did you think? What presentations or aspects of the event did you like the most? Why? I look forward to hearing from you!
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I thought the lecture was very touching. its sad that those who actually have the good intentions to do right by themselves, this country, their families and their jobs end up getting treated like some common criminal. I thought the british/spaniard student was cool. He actually connected with the audience and was clear on his views. Unfortunatly some of the speakers dont have that talent on grabbing the attention of the audience and just act as if they are talking to a brick wall. The only issue i had was of the video. Watching children being executed was not easy to watch. Even though it was made in hollywood im very positive that, that scene did happen somewhere.
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I really liked the story that a girl shared with the audience in the very beginning . What her family had to go through to get the U.S. citizenship. What I found especially interesting was the part when she had to cross the U.S. border on a plane with some person she didn't know. They bought her a passport of some other girl for $4,000 and she had to memorize all of the information of that other girl. The student also provided all the numbers, all the costs of that process. I found those details very interesting.
ReplyDeleteAnd I also agree with Tina about the issue of the video. I am a very sensitive person, and I have to be prepared before watching videos depicting violence against children. Especially because I've read so much about it while doing research for my project on the children of war. I, honestly, just tried not to look at the screen:(
I really enjoyed the convention at event on immigration. It was very touching to me. It was very touching because many of the illegal immigrant and the legal immigrants come to the United States to make their lives better or to even help there family back home. Even though, most illegal immigrants come to the United States for drug trade or illegal activities, there is a fair amount that come to make there life the American Dream Life. What suprised me the most is that manypeople who come to the United States get sebt back to their countries where they life is a living hell. They can not make a fortune to take care of their families. What also suprised me is the price that they charge for people to come to the United States to make a better living. Its ridiculous for the simple fact, these people are living in proverty in their own country and living on land where they cannot raise their children. What touched me was the girl who was left with her grandma because her father and mother left to the United States to give them and her a better life or even to give their daughter a better education. She was brought to the United States as a young girl name Stephanie , which she had to do training so that she will know what to say when asked questions. This is really touching and I learned and realized alot of thing that makes me greatful for what I have and achieved
ReplyDeleteI thought that the Immigration symposium was very insightful. Being an American citizen, I sometimes forget the struggles of others who immigrate to this country. There was one student who spoke who had quite a unique and difficult situation. This particular student who was an American citizen, was accepted to such prestigious universities as Cornell and St. John's. Unfortunately, the young man's parents' are considered illegal immigrants in this country which makes his process for financial aid and scholarships next to impossible. I do not advocate or agree with people crossing US borders illegally. However, this young man should not be punished for a mistake he did not make. He has obviously worked quite hard towards his education. His wonderful achievements are being clouded by unfortunate circumstances. Hopefully, the US can figure out a more effective way to screen and give citizenship to the many hard working immigrants we have across the nation.
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ReplyDeleteI think the presentation on monday about immigration was really interesting. There were a few cases, like the guy from Ecuador, that showed me how people try to make a change happen and struggle in both countries. To leave one country and enter another is sometimes more difficult then expected. It's seems that not just the system makes things complicated, also the people in the country a person tries to live in. People tend to show their fear through bad talk. That one guy gave us an example of peoples behave when they called him "go back to mexico jalapeno". Once a person masters the daily challenges like language and social behavior, the system steps forward and a person feels again not welcomed in America. It is for a foreigner a big challenge to integrate personally and on paper. I liked specially the speeches from the students at the end. I share same feelings with them and that's why I like the immigration week. If a person wants to live in America and work in and for the system, the country should not deny these people, because they can make our economy and country better. Foreigners often come with a lot of passion and energy into america. That's what made our country so big and powerful. New People with a lot of ambition and creativity can make changes happen.
A young girl came up and talked about her immigrant heritage and history and how it is a struggle for her to live in the society. She talked about her going to Washington D.C and waiting for the dream act's verdict. When the bill was turned down her and another girl she didn't know, embraced each other and cried on each other's shoulder. When she went home her father apologized for making her life harder.
ReplyDeleteHer story touched me that I myself started to tear as she told her story. I am not an immigrant and the last generation to migrate to America was generations ago. I have a friend who is an “illegal” immigrant. She came here as a young child because her mom wanted a better life for her. As the girl was talking about her story I thought about my friend and how this could’ve helped my friend and her family and so many other families. It’s a shame that a majority of the Supreme Court voted yay, but it still wasn’t enough to get the dream act passed.
These stories made me want to get up and protest and get more involved in tings I believe in. It’s not enough to just believe and agree but more is needed. With my life progression I hope to be apart and promote things like these. It’s a shame that kids must bare the brute of these laws.
Thank you for giving us an opportunity to listen to those people. I had a wonderful day at the pool side cafe. Through out the sessions what really moved me was a story about the girl who was from Mexico. Her story made me realize how lucky I was for having my paper work done because through that I get the financial aid , which pays of my Tuition fees. I learned that should not take advantage of these money because there so many students out there who are very smart aren't getting it. Most importantly the U.S government are not paying attention to these issue but rather they are busy protecting their seats. once again i had a great time and learned a lot about different countries.
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Though i was not present for the immigration pane, nor do I really have a decent amount of knowledge on immigration or what it feels like to be one. I will say i believe i can relate to what i have heard about immigration. When someone is considered an immigrant they are treated like outsiders by the government, and not neccesarily the people. They have different rules to follow as well as the ones alredy set for the state. They also have restrictions to some extent, such as the right to vote after a couple of years of being a citizen. I dont know what it truly means to be an immingran, and i dont know how it feels. My guess is that they are being treated unfairly and its becomming a bigger issue everyday.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I unfortunately missed the seminar on immigration, I’ve had my fair share of knowledge on immigration in America. Many immigrants I’ve talked to whether legal or illegal migrate here to America in hopes of a better life. My dad came here in the 70s when Yemen was really in an economic crisis as it still is today. Many Yemenis who come here to America come here for an opportunity. They get jobs, free secondary school education and health care if they qualify. My mother came here to America in the 80s when Yemen was in a civil war between the north and south. She’s faced horrific conditions there and when she arrived here, she had light in her eyes to see a country like this. This is what I believe to be what many immigrants see here. Whether they are from Latin America, Europe, Africa or Asia many share that same mentality, a second chance, a new start to life. We must remember that we are a nation formed by immigrants from all over the world. But unfortunately immigrants face a lot of conditions that are a burden to hold. They are deprived from rights and conditions that American citizens have. It is an alarming condition that is gaining attention all across the nation.
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I wasn't there for the immigration seminar but i know i how hard it can be for immigrants coming to the united states. Both of my parents are immigrants and have told me how hard it was for them to settle in. My father used to tell me that when he was attending college back in the 70s hes teachers would say hateful stuff to him. He also told me that they would fail him and tell him to the reason he failed is because they didn't like him because he was African.the same goes for my mother.So I have some understanding of what immigrants go through.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the story of the young girl giving her testimony on how she arrived in America. One at times tend to over look how difficult and costly it is to come into America. Then once you have reached that point you are stuck working dead end jobs that treat you like garbage. I have quite a few friends that are here illegally and the Dream Act is there rim of hope. Hopefully, we will live the day to see hard working illegal citizens reap the hard work they showcased.
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