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Since there were many people refer to U.S.A is a place for opportunity, how about a place for retirement?

U.S.A is a place combined with many cultures, and many people from different backgrounds. They might be the first generation of immigrants to this place in hope of seeking better living; some might seeking a working opportunity; others seeking to achieve their dreams. I believe that this place is full of opportunity, if you really work hard to make it happen. According to my high school teacher advised us, “Nothing is impossible, be persistent to pursue what you are looking for.” Here is another question I have to ask, would it be a desirable place to retire when you reached your retirement age?

My father has a few years to reach his retirement age, and my mother just a couple years behind my father. When someone ask my parents, would they plan to stay here for the rest of their lives, they both agree “No” anonymously. The only reason I got response from them is: 1. Undeniably, U.S.A is not their born place. Their root still in Asia, and they miss there. 2. My parents don’t speak perfect English, and they won’t feel comfortable to speak broken English in front of everyone. 3. The retirement money won’t be enough for both of them living here. 4. They have friends back in our hometown; while they only have a few here. 5. They never felt accepted culturally, even though they living here for over 10 years.

The same reaction I perceived when I talk to a couple of friends of mine who were also come from different backgrounds. They never felt belong in here. They just came here for education, and seeking for a better living. While others just need a work.

In general impression, U.S.A might stand as a world’s superpower. It displayed higher standard of living, and full of dream for people to come to pursue. But for majority of immigrants, they still have their homesick.

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