When I went to Mexico I had to follow the laws and language of that country. I recall one time when in a restaurant I tried to order some food and the waiter could not understand me, and I had to point to the menu. ... I am a believer in self-expression, but I choose to express myself in different ways. ... I find the practice to be strange, but I was eager to learn about it. ... I have never been a pet owner, and I don't think I ever will, so it was in! ...

• Word Count: 2002
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Growing up in Western culture I have grown a fondness for meat, especially steak. It is a momentous occasion when I can go out or fix a nice, juicy steak for a meal, the bigger the better. This is not a problem in my culture, save those few health conscience people who say I will die by heart disease. However, if I were raised in an eastern, Hindu, culture these dietary practices would be considered wrong. ... What if a group of Mexican-Americans in Kansas City decided they don't want to have anything to do with the Japanese-Americans so they bar them from all Mexican-American run bus...

• Word Count: 1553
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

There had to be a purpose of them coming to this country and I wanted to find out if that purpose was met. ... Although it may seem odd to an outsider like me, I wanted to see if there was any resemblance with my culture. ... Sid met and later married a Mexican woman during this job; even with the cultural and religious disparities. ... I wanted to know if he would consider going back to India to his homeland and his response was, "Sometimes I get overwhelmed and I miss my family in India. ... I wanted to get there insight of how it felt leaving family members as I can relate to that experienc...

• Word Count: 1758
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Since I have come to college, I have learned to appreciate Korean food, which I have grown up eating. ... Although I enjoy almost every type of food, I am partial to Korean food, the cuisine of my native land. ... When I go to my home in Torrance, I eat Korean food every day. ... For example, authentic Chinese foods and Mexican foods are usually made less spicy when made in America. ... Many girls want to look like models in magazines, so they may eat only a salad, hence the view that salad is a feminine cuisine. ...

• Word Count: 1456
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Saying "I blake to fast" She also made sure to state, that it needed to be noted that the Asian didn't stop on time. ... Another thing I took notice of in the movie in regards to our book was the use of owning your own thoughts and feelings. ... The text states "to take responsibility for your feelings, rely on I-language and you-language.... Thayer attacked the Mr. by saying you didn't protect me, you let him molest, you didn't want people you work with to see us on the news and know you're black. Later when she went to his job she changed the you's to ...

• Word Count: 1256
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Others argue that bilingual education is beneficial to those who come to live in America and want to become a part of the culture, but lack proficiency in the English language. ... I should know. I have endured them both. ... " (World Authors) Richard Rodriguez is a Mexican American Author who also struggled with bilingualism during his early life. ... I was able to experience life in two languages. ...

• Word Count: 2018
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate