Literary Arts Magazine Spring 2012 | Page 75

Level 7 well. Financial issues affected me the most. I had arrived in this country and I didn’t have any of the skills for jobs that were offered. I needed the money to get established but it was very hard for time to obtain a job without experience, and also without knowing the country’s language. From what I remember about when I arrived in this country, these three things affected me the most. These problems affected me so much that I almost gave up on my hopes of new opportunities. I am pretty sure these things affect many people who come to this country or other countries, but it’s important to remember not to give up hope. “Under the Sea” by Rider Hernandez. Colored Pencil. Teacher: Christyann Helm. Level 3 AM. 75