In our Voices blog, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers share their experiences and thoughts with other newcomers. Blog posts are published mostly in English.

Under-age refugee and immigrants automatically become citizens when their parents obtain their naturalization. But getting my citizenship is still a big decision. In the United States, if your parents become citizens before you turn eighteen years of age, you automatically become a citizen. Luckily for me, I am already a citizen, but within the system. I ... Read more

USAHello photo Speaking multiple languages can improve your personal life and career. Learn about the benefits of being bilingual in the USA. There are more advantages of being a bilingual learner than someone who is focused on learning just one language. The learning process might not be as easy as it might be when learning ... Read more

USAHello photo Lulete Mola shares a beautiful poem entitled “Nobody wants to be an immigrant”. My family and I emigrated from Ethiopia to the cold north of the USA in 1999. In the 18 years we have been here we have lost family members back home that we never had a chance to see again. ... Read more

My dream to be a teacher originated for several reasons. First, teachers were very appreciated both socially and within my family. Therefore, for that reason, I was always thinking of becoming a well-known and respected teacher in my small town in Kurdistan. For me, the first step to achieving my dream to be a teacher ... Read more