By Deidra Brown | Observer Contributor
Brenda Nyariara, 20, nursing student at MWCC, shared her experience on moving to the United States from Kenya. Nyariara recalled noticing drastic changes in culture and education here in the U.S.
“I was excited,” Nyariara said as she explained how she felt about her big move. Around 2 years ago, at the age of 18, Nyariara made the decision to move to the United States to finally join her mom, who moved here 7 years ago.
During the first weeks of Nyariara’s life in the U.S., she immediately recognized the difference in culture. When asked how the culture is different in the U.S., she responded, “The way people think. In Kenya, it is more traditional. The people are more grounded and conservative. There is more freedom here (U.S.).”