the process of moving to a new country and starting over wasn't easy, but it was worth it. Being in America has given me so many new opportunities. Looking at my life now, the fact that I can go to college, drive a car, and be independent is a blessing. Many people my age don't have these opportunities in Cameroon. The rights I have here in America as a woman are not the same rights I would have had if I were still in Cameroon. Through the process, I learned not to be afraid of new beginnings. New beginnings bring with them new opportunities, friendships, experiences and