(A Written Piece From His Perspective)



Looking back on my journey, I wanted to reflect on my struggles and achievements through a journal. Here today, I will share my past. I will write about the major turning points in my life, without which I would not be here today.

Mumbai, my hometown. Rich aromas filled the streets, the warm sun shining brightly. I loved many things about my home, but it was not considered a very pleasant place to live. There was a severe lack of quality education in Mumbai. Our government did not prioritize education, therefore, there was inadequate funding in the schooling system. Little did I know that one day I would leave my country, and my family behind. I would travel abroad, to a developed country. From there, I would be able to get a stable occupation to support a family.

When I was born, Mumbai was under British rule. The English treated us like second-class citizens, and we could only afford certain opportunities. My family and I were forced to apply to very selective schools, restricted to using certain washrooms, restricted to visiting particular restaurants, and sit in allocated areas designated for "Asians." It felt like it would be impossible to succeed in India without a qualified professional degree. The British stole our land's resources, our oil, and jewels. They exported it to their...