Personal Narrative: A New Life In Italy

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I am ready to burst from anxiety. I cannot wait to get off the ship to start a prosperous new life in America. I have heard many tales about this wondrous land, stories of a country so wealthy and successful that the streets are paved with shining gold. On the other hand, I am terrified of the unclear future ahead of me. I cannot understand the culture or language in America. I am interested in meeting new people and experiencing new things in a thriving nation, but at the same time, I am frightened at the prospect of not being able to fit in and survive in another country. To be honest, I can no longer tell if my stomach hurts from anxiety, excitement, or from the rocking of this stuffy boat. The smell of seawater and the crashing waves are enough to make me sick, but the amount of people surrounding me makes me feel even worse. We are forced to wash ourselves with saltwater, and the only food we are provided with is bland soup or stew. I am stuck…show more content…
My life in Italy did not allow me to be as free and open with others, but at least I knew what I was doing. I knew the people and the language. I was able to survive. I almost feel like a traitor right now, leaving my country behind. However, I am also glad that I am going to America. After all, while I was able to survive in Italy, I did not have a particularly happy life. Back at home, there was a lot of unemployment, and many of us, including myself, had very little schooling. Furthermore, our family was not very wealthy. In fact, many of us in Italy were not very well off economically. I had heard that New York City was a place where all people, regardless of nationality and religion, could make a living. If I am able to make money in America, I will be able to live a more comfortable life and send money home to help my family. Although I am still quite nervous about my future in New York, I know that America is my only hope to escape poverty and to help my

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