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  1. Why did she leave her homeland? Was it something that she wanted to do or did she leave out of necessity?

  2. What was her destination in the United States? Why did she want to go there? Did relatives already live in that area?

  3. Did she have to leave anyone special behind? A best friend, her family, or pets? Did she try to keep in touch with them?

  4. Did she come with her family or friends, or by herself? Was she excited to come to a new country?

  5. When she arrived in the United States did she change her name? If yes, why? To what did she change it?

  6. How did she get to the United States? What were some of her experiences during the trip? How long did it take?

  7. During what year did she arrive in the U.S.? How old was she? Was adjusting to her new environment difficult? What was particularly strange or new to her?

  8. Did she know English? If no, did she learn the language quickly? Why or why not?

  9. How did it feel to be in a country with so many different nationalities? Did she feel that she fit in? Why or why not?

  10. Did she have family here? If yes, did they help her get accustomed to her new environment?

  11. Did her lifestyle change dramatically? Did she change her clothing, appearance, living standards, or job? Why or why not?

  12. Once she arrived in the United States did she feel she was treated differently from someone who was born in the United States? Why or why not?

  13. Did she apply for citizenship? If yes, was this an easy process? Why or why not?

  14. Did she ever go back or want to go back to her country of origin? Why or why not?

  15. What did she miss about her homeland? What didn't she miss?

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