The Immigrant Story
THE IMMIGRANT STORY ANIELLE ROSEMOND
Growing up in Mauritius was nothing short of enriching and gratifying. Being born of such deep history and profound culture makes me so proud of being who I am. But like most immigrant stories, our pursuit for better opportunities triumphed over our longing to stay in our beautiful motherland. Leaving the only place you have ever known, and all your family and friends behind can make you feel as though you are completely alone. Not only do you leave everything important to you behind, but you also lose yourself, your identity.
Not being able to speak one word of the English language made it that one bit harder to adapt to the new place we now called home. It also made it difficult to make friends, and even asking the teacher if I could go to the bathroom was a struggle. But by some saving grace, my understanding of the English language developed over time, and I began to adjust to my new life. Not many people understand
