On a November night in Rome, I gave my dad a tight hug and turned away so he wouldn't see the tears forming in my eyes. I know he was doing the same as I crawled into a red Fiat next to two little Japanese-Italian children as their parents said their goodbyes to my dad. Then we drove away on the cobblestone streets out of Italy's capital to a world that was completely new and foreign to me.
I was an Au Pair in Italy for three months. For those that don't know, simply put, an Au Pair is a person who travels abroad to stay with a host family and helps take care of their children. In return, they get free room and board, a small amount of pocket money, and a chance to travel and learn about other cultures. They can stay as little as two weeks, some stay up to two years. For me, it was a way to free myself from my small town and see the world on my own, along with avoiding the pressure to go to college right after high school. My very first solo trip at 18 years old. It had its ups and downs, so I'm going to give you the whole cupcake: nuts and frosting included.
I stayed with a family of four, an Italian mother, Japanese father, a 4 year old boy and 2 year old girl. I will be honest with you, the little boy was a tyrant brat, the girl
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Traveling to Italy not only allowed me to explore the country, but also explore myself. Not only did I learn about the Italian culture, but I learned to see Americans from Italian eyes. Not only did I learn how to be a parent, but I also learned about what kind of person I am and what I could be. As a typically reserved introvert, I had to learn to open up and step past my comfort zones, and relax while doing so. Italy is not a good place for you if you don't want to open yourself up. I realize that there is so much more to this world than just what you see. You need to go and open unknown doors to see it, but it doesn't help if you don't open your own
The United States has been known as the “Melting Pot ”and “The Land of Opportunity” for decades, but the title is slowly diminishing as scrutiny has been bombarding immigrants for wanting a better life. As questions arise of what is needed to protect the borders from possible terrorist other factors come into play such as what immigrants have to contribute to the country. Immigration is actually vital to our country since it provides the government more income, it brings the country a positive image, and DACA helps the community come together.
Imagine moving to America and dreaming about riches, an easy life, no worries, safety and freedom. I hate to break it to you but… that is not that easy. To make the transition easier, it would be beneficial to learn English. This can be accomplished by forcing oneself to communicate with other Americans in English. Another way is to embrace the American culture. Finally, lose the false hopes. The streets are not lined in gold and money doesn't grow on trees. If you follow this you are sure to succeed!
This article pertains to the contentious issue of illegal immigration. Following the election of President Donald Trump in the United States, amnesty policies and laws have become obsolete. Furthermore, President Trump has promised to enforce immigration law and deport illegal and criminal aliens from the United States. Canada has seen a huge influx of economic migrants who illegal enter Canada, many of these are crossing from Minnesota into Manitoba, their failure to cross from a port of entry constitutes an illegal border crossing. Recently, there has been a movement among ‘bleeding heart’ politicians to declare cities as ‘Sanctuary Cities’. A Sanctuary City is one which provides safe haven for illegal immigrants and protects them from
In 2009, I went to Italy to become an Au pair for two years. This was a difficult decision for me. I wasn’t able to speak Italian and had never lived abroad, away from my family and friends. I felt I needed this experience to push my boundaries and broaden my horizons. It was incredible to experience another country’s culture. Living in Italy made me realize how grateful, fortunate, and capable I am.
According to Aristotle, a speaker could frame any debate using three approaches: an appeal to logic, an appeal from credibility, or an appeal to emotions. All speakers and writers use the tripartite approach to rhetoric in varying degrees and ultimately the audience judges their effectiveness in the context presented. In America, few topics are as hotly debated as that of undocumented migration, and it can be difficult to pick through the partisan and often vitriolic rhetoric in order to come to a rational conclusion. Politicians frame the debate using elements of the American mythos. While the evidence they present to back their conclusions may be factual, it necessarily omits the full truth in order to present a partisan political front. As such, politicians predominantly rely on the reader or listener’s emotional satisfaction. And even the most scrupulous journalists—meant to impart objective fact to the public—are not free from personal bias, making the discourse even more convoluted. In analyzing three prominent voices in the immigration debate, US president Obama, journalist Sonia Nazario, and Arizona congressman J.D. Hayworth, we can evaluate the effectiveness of the different rhetorical approaches by whether or not they reach their intended audiences. Nazario fulfills her journalistic raison d’être by succeeding at objectivity, while Obama and Hayworth as politicians succeed by lying by omission in speeches and in writing in order to pursue policy goals and appease supporters.
FFF emerged due to the fact that illegal immigration has been growing in America during the last couple of years. Therefore, one of the strongest rhetorical appeals used by Figure 2 is Kairos because it is relevant to what America is currently experiencing regarding immigration. The photograph was taken at the 770 Broadway building in Manhattan, New York. In fact, according to Vornado Realty, this building serves as the headquarters for companies such as Facebook, The Huffington Post and AOL, among others. Moreover, the photograph was taken in May 2013 when the Gang of 8 Bill was negotiating the new immigration reform that, at the time, would totally change the lives of immigrants in America because it would increase deportations. Thus, as
I remeber seeing the tearso on my grandmothers face when she looked into my eyes for the last time. I still wonder whether she was emotional due to fact that i was leaving Italy , or perhaps she knew when she looked at me that it was our last moment together . Its hard to believe that seven years have passed since i sat with my grandmother on her balcony , seven years since i went shopping with her , and seven years since our last moment together.
Over the past ten years, I have had the opportunity to travel extensively around the United States and Canada with my family so traveling abroad to Italy seemed like a natural adventure. I anticipated that my journey to Italy to be very similar to my previous experiences, with the addition of seeing some of the most beautiful landmarks and paintings in the world. When I arrived, I discovered an entirely different culture and attitude towards Americans. Conversation was difficult and I felt out-of-place. Italians were able to tell me apart even before I said a word. Anti-American graffiti were written on the stone walls of Rome which made me feel very unwelcomed.
Illegal immigration has been a problem in the united states for years now. I believe that this has gone on for too long. Millions of Illegals pour into our country every year for the wrong reasons. They find loopholes in our citizenship processes and take full advantage of it, I find it absolutely ridiculous how easy it is for them to come in this country and get the same benefits that hard working American citizens have worked years for. Not all of these Immigrants are here trying to reap the benefits of the American life, but most of them are. Some of them are willing to work hard and try to make something of themselves and start their own American dream I have no problem with that. I like to see when people have to work for something and earn it. I don’t like to see people expect a hand out from someone who has more than them, more than likely that person had to work very hard to get where they are. It makes me sick to see Illegal immigrants come to this country and expect to get something for free. Illegal immigration
Over the past century, one of the largest ethnic groups that have immigrated to America have been Mexicans. One of the most popular cities with Mexican immigrants is, of course, Chicago. There are many diverse Mexican communities throughout the city and surrounding suburbs, more so than any other minority group. Due to the large Mexican population, it is no wonder why they chose, and still continue to choose, Chicago despite its distant location from Mexico.
When trying to decide what I wanted to do my Multicultural Symposium Project on I thought about all the places I have always wanted to visit. Italy has always been a place I wanted to vacation to. Who wouldn’t? There is a lot of culture there from fashion to art and of course the food to name a few. Some of the most known name brands of clothing or handbags orientated from there. It is the wine country. Family and food are always important in the Italian culture.
In the words of Giuseppe Verdi, “You may have the universe if I may have Italy” (Brainyquote.com). Italy is one of the top hotspots for vacation, and there is a plethora of reasons why. Immediately upon arriving, you can smell the aroma of fresh, home-made foods. The beauty of the architecture in even the average buildings is overwhelming. The culture is unique and fascinating; unlike anything you will ever see anywhere else. There are so many places you could visit in Italy, you could spend a lifetime there, and it would never be enough. Rome, Tuscany, Pompeii, Pisa, Florence, and Venice are must-sees, to name just a handful. (http://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com) Italy is in essence, a paradise unlike any other, that everyone should have the privilege of enjoying. (pathos)
There is nothing quite like traveling, going someplace new and finding out more about the world and yourself. Anyone can become a traveler it just takes a little bit of faith and courage. Traveling across the world or even across the country is a learning experience. When you are a traveler you see how people live and how different cultures work. It is the best educational experience you could give yourself. You see how the world works in a way no one can teach you. Seeing different cultures and people help build the person you want to be. If you are a traveler the world influences you, because when traveling, you see the good and the bad, and you learn from the right and the wrong. I am very lucky that I am able to be a traveler and see this
Like stated above, I am from Green Bay and go to school in De Pere, therefore, I am very familiar with the area. Since I grew up in this area, I know a lot of people I can talk to if I need help or a lot of places I can go. Going to Italy, I will no longer have that comfort and will no longer be able to rely on those people or places. I plan on overcoming this challenge by educating myself with the Italian culture before I arrive. Some strategies I will do include: reading articles on google or a book from the library, and asking my friend questions about the area and culture. I want to learn as much information I can before being able to experience it first-hand. I am also interested in reaching out to my classmates that are studying abroad with me; this way I know a familiar face and we can talk about our concerns, opinions, and interest together. By doing these things, I know I will be ready to be out of my comfort
One of my greatest hobbies is travelling the globe and I love to see new places. I enjoy experiencing new environment and culture. There are many countries to visit around the world and each country has something unique to offer. In every country, there are many beautiful places to see and tradition to learn. However, the country I have always wanted to visit is Italy. Italy is located in Europe and it is famous for its ancient history, architectural heritage, culture and even food. It is my dream to visit Italy with my family one day.