Part 1 of Essay
The challenging family situation I would like to share with you is our move from Vietnam to the United States. In 1990, my life was changed when my family immigrated to a new country, hoping for a better future; wealth and education. My life in Vietnam was hopeless, because I was a outstanding student in school but didn’t ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... different environment. This I knew would be my toughest challenge to date. As a third grader attending a new elementary school in a new country, I felt left out because of my inability to communicate and adapt with the environment. Some kids assumed that I did not understand them at all, so they made rude remarks about me and my race. I understood them, maybe not completely, but I knew the intent of their messages. All that I had was my Apple II computer at which I just sat and programmed when I came home from ....