The American Of An Asian American Male, Whose Parents Had...

The voice I have chosen to write about is of an Asian American Male, whose parents had â€Å"shipped† him to the United States to study. Johnny Nguyen was only thirteen years old when his parents informed him he was going to the United States to study in a middle school in New Jersey. Johnny knew that his parents would send him to the USA to get a better education, but he thought his parents would wait until he was ready to go to college. Johnny stated that the reason he was going to the states at a young age was that his Uncle was offered a job; thus, without informing Johnny, his parents prepared a student visa so Johnny can study and live with his Uncle. Johnny was now what he considered a parachute kid. Johnny stated, â€Å"Adjusting to life in the states was terrible because I wasn’t even in a town where the majority was an Asian population like other kids I had heard about.† Becoming accustomed to the American culture was difficult because his values and tr aditions were different. Johnny wanted to fit in, so he spent most of his time watching American TV, rather than studying, to learn about the American culture and behavior. In about a year or so, Johnny started to make friends. He became assimilated to American culture and did not want to follow his Vietnamese culture. Although Johnny respected his culture, he wanted to fit in with his friends to make his life easier and not feel lonely. He wanted to go back to Vietnam; however, his father would not allow for the sake ofShow MoreRelatedAbercrombie Fitch: an Upscale Sporting Goods Retailer Becomes a Leader in Trendy Apparel6425 Words   |  26 PagesPoles, Abercrombie Fitch goods were renowned for their durability and dependability. 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