Transitioning in the US

ICE BREAKER
Introduce yourself: Name and
where your family is from.

One thing you miss or

remember from your native
country!

One thing you enjoy about the

US.
 LETS TALK!
Is school hard for you?

What are some things you would

want to change about school and
your environment?

What can you do with your

education?

What is one thing you want other

students to know about your
experience?
Some General Issues Migrants Face

● Language Barriers.
● Lack of Employment Opportunities.
● Housing.
● Access to Medical Services.
● Transportation Issues.
● Cultural Differences.
Social-Emotional Hardships

● Increased fear, anxiety, and depression.

● Lack of motivation and interest in school.
● Uncertainty about the future in terms of where the
student will live and go to school.
● Post-traumatic stress.
Economic Hardships

● Loss of income and instability.

● An increase in transiency as families relocate, go into hiding,
or move to join loved ones.
● Reduced access (voluntary or involuntary) to social services
and benefits.
Care-Taking Hardships

● Possible transfer of the child into foster care.

● An increase in responsibilities (or preparation for that
increase) for older siblings as caretakers, breadwinners,
and coordinators of logistics or family affairs.
People who impacted the US that were not born in the US.

Elon Musk: Was born in South Africa but had

became a citizen of Canada where he had
obtained an EDUCATION and finished his
studies in the US where he became a citizen
in 2002.

The companies he owns now such as TESLA

SPACEX and formally known as twitter
X.com, have made him become an icon in
this world and a very successful person.

Net Worth: $255.9 Billion Dollars

People who impacted the US that were not born in the US.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: was born in

Austria and migrated to America after a tough
childhood pushed him to seek a BRIGHTER
FUTURE.

Started off as a professional bodybuilder and

then went to star in popular movies such as
Terminator and Jingle All the Way.

Arnold’s transition in America got a bit easier

when he learned ENGLISH and it helped so
much that he became Governor of California
in 2003. He stepped down 2011 and is now
back in acting.

Net Worth: $450 Million Dollars

It all Starts with Opportunity & Education
MOTIVATION
Some Career and Work Opportunities

What Careers Interest You?

SIX THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COLLEGE!

● You Can Go to College.

- Your undocumented status might limit your choices, but college is still an option if you have a
plan. Your best strategy is to start planning early, do a lot of research, and ask plenty of
questions.
● You're Not Alone
- You'll have to put in the work it takes to get to college. Building a support network is key.
- If you're worried about telling teachers and counselors that you're undocumented, by law, school
officials can’t disclose personal information about students─including their immigration status.
- You can also seek advice from trusted teachers and counselors. Along with guiding you, they
might be able to put you in touch with other undocumented students who have a plan of going to
college.
SIX THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COLLEGE!

● You Can Find a College That Fits You

- Some things to look at are policies set by the schools dealing with admission and financial aid
and also the different laws set.
● You'll Apply Like Any Other Student
- The college application process is usually the same for all students. You'll need to find out the
colleges' admission requirements regarding testing, grades, and the high school classes you need
to take. You may be asked to write a personal essay and get letters of recommendation, among
other application requirements.
SIX THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COLLEGE!

● Your Options May Change

- Laws and regulations regarding undocumented students change. It’s important to keep up with
the news about how these changes may affect your college plans.
● You Can Find Resources to Help You
- The Dream. US
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center
- National Immigration Law Center
- Immigration Equality
- Scholarship Resources
- These are some links and options for more information and help.