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Winter 2015

Settlement

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People often look to change their lives for the better and achieve a higher level of safety and stability. Therefore, they seek immigration.

However, being an immigrant is very challenging, as they experience many stresses and difficulties. Some may experience anxiety and frustration because of losing cultural norms, and their social system like friends and family. Stress can also come from worrying about financial payments, schooling, adapting to a new life, and of course their employment situation. Language is a major barrier between immigrants and people who speak English fluently. It can take years to become fluent, and even fluent speakers will never have the native language intuition.

It is very important for the immigrants to educate themselves and mentally prepare for the new environment they are settling into. Therefore, they won't suffer any sudden shock or anxiety. They already made up their minds. They are mentally ready for a big change.

Immigrants dream of immigration. They achieve it by their desire to improve their lives. Therefore, they must show hope and positive thinking about their new situation in their new country. These attitudes will enhance their self-confidence that they are able to face difficulties and will help them to integrate faster.