Going to school can help you to succeed in the future. Actually, if you want to have a good job in the United States, you need to go to school and work hard.

First of all, it can be helpful in many contexts in your life. Education is the key to success; in fact, new immigrants are here to make a better life, and it can be acquired many different ways. Going to school is one of them. Getting education enables people to understand things in this modern world. Specifically, it teaches a wide variety of things such as self-control and good judgment as well as avoiding stereotypes and assumptions.

Education cannot only be acquired by going to school but also through vocational training, workshops and seminars. In fact, new immigrants who can’t afford college or university can still achieve their goals by these other ways mentioned. In particular, new immigrants who did not attend college in their home country can start their career in the United States. Alternatively, this can give the flavor of going to school to earn a degree.

In short, I would recommend that everyone use their skills in either education acquired through university or trainings so that they can be important in society. Immigrants can make a big difference in their own lives. Achieving a degree in any institution empowers all of us.

Joelle Nzeloka,

Democratic Republic of Congo