First-Generation Americans Talk About The American Dream

"I think I am my parents' American Dream."
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[@JamesV84]

I'm first-generation British but still feel I can relate just as much to *"The American Dream".* My parents spent months on a small fishing boat lost at sea, endured so many hardships, sacrificed so much to get here just for me to have the better life they gave me today. I can't thank them enough and will always love them for what they've done for me. Thank you mum and dad...

[@sachu9008]

damn it i thought I could beat you. And yeah that's pretty sweet 😊

[@JamesV84]

sachu abniser Thanks Sachu. I love videos like this that always remind me how much my parents did for me to get here... :)

[@kiahdale3858]

+Graphic Design Guy awe

[@JamesV84]

***** I'm sorry not all stories end up like the one I plan on telling... But I'm glad you leaned as much as you have and as much as you will. I certainly wish you the best of luck in life doing so :)

[@YvieWilsonMoss]

You really are an awesome person, and so are they. 🤗

[@CupcakeRollerblades]

both of my parents are immigrants from mexico, I guess that means I'm a first generation American

[@nfandlowrynl1552]

Same

[@lolololololo3238]

Same

[@DakaONER94]

+Milly S. the irony of that statement though

[@jari3080]

+DakaONER94 ?

[@korndud]

+Victoria Elizabeth no they're not and neither are you lol.

[@asseater0077]

my dad is a first generation American from Jamaica. his father worked 3 jobs for 20 years to put 4 boys through college. and they say immigrants are lazy

[@asseater0077]

his father is from Jamaica not him

[@ofimportance5458]

A first generation is someone born in another country and becomes a citizen elsewhere

[@unm0vedm0ver]

@@ofimportance5458 nah, my parents are Brazilian and I was born in the US, which makes me a first generation American.

[@32123ABCBA]

My father immigrated from Yugoslavia. He worked extremely hard throughout his life, facing much discrimination. People sadly think this is a race thing, it’s more of a nationalist thing.

[@yabinglin3759]

I'm an first generation American... My parents both came to America when they were teenagers and were alone by themselves until they meet each other... My mom was really poor when she first came but she always have money to people who lived on the road and had a loving heart... She is an amazing women and I am glad to be hers

[@yabinglin3759]

*gave... Not have

[@avaramsey4447]

Aw I'm happy for you and your mother 😊

[@spartan0x75]

+Yabing Lin So... that makes you a second gen, right? Anyway, she sounds like an awesome person!

[@spartan0x75]

***** No, the first gen Americans are naturalized citizens while the second gen are actually native born citizens. I mean, are you telling me that her parents are not American?

[@spartan0x75]

+MinuteWithMo That's right. That's exactly what I'm saying. These are all second gen while their parents are actually the first gen

[@emma199307]

I live in the middle east and if i never get the chance to immigrate i'm never having children, i think it is selfish to have children in such a horrible environment and i would never do that to my future children specially my future daughters.

[@rocknroll9queen]

+Emma Saeed i'm a middle eastern in canada and i also feel that way about having kids.

[@queenapril0009]

+Emma Saeed :( What country do you live in?

[@emma199307]

+queenapril0009 saudi

[@alyreadsbooks7560]

+Emma Saeed Good luck, I hope you someday live in a place where you can have a family.

[@ammitious1996]

Me too and I live in Thailand. I would never want them to have to go through what I'm going through. I think the system here sucks and I want to move to either Canada or America.

[@nygmakemecry8453]

My parents came here as immigrants from Italia (Italy). America always says that it's a land of opportunity for immigrants and for anyone to come here and have a chance no matter where they're from, so it's shameful how some Americans always say bigoted, bad things about refugees or immigrants from Syria, Mexico etc.

[@sylphofvoid1381]

My parents came from Calabria too. though we do go back to visit family when we can. Amen to that, it's like they forget every American other than Natives came from refugees and immigrants.

[@Resengan21]

we just dont like when they mooch on our taxes is all

[@shaunaconway9047]

+Rasengan Did you know that white folks in America are on welfare at a higher rate than any other group? Yeah, thought so.

[@nygmakemecry8453]

+Rasengan Actually most Mexicans and Syrians are pretty hard working people. Even Steve Jobs' dad was an Syrian immigrant. Think about it the next time you turn on your iPhone, pal.

[@nygmakemecry8453]

Rasengan So what was the point of your response to my comment then? I was saying my parents are immigrants and that Americans should be more accepting of immigrants no matter where they're from.

[@rin4641]

as a first gen Asian American my parents understand that even if I don't do well in high school, I can always go to a community college, and if I try my best, I can still transfer to a better college, and IF I WANT, I have a chance to get into a medical school, if I don't get into one, I could always go to nursing school and try try again until I get to my goal. to my parents, America means chances and opportunity for the children. if I was a crappy student in China, my life would have been over and I'm just so glad my parents gave me this opportunity. I want to give the best to my parents as soon I possible can.

[@dreamingofclare]

YOU WILL GET THERE! YOU GO SLAY QUEEN!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@visassess8607]

I hope you've done well these past 6 years

[@rin4641]

@@visassess8607 thank you, its been really hard but I am doing my best :)

[@djLagwayEnjoyer]

Well it’s been 7 years, R U doctor YET!? 😮

[@andreah9587]

Both my parents are from Caracas, Venezuela in South America. Considering how deep into poverty, crime, and dictatorship the country is right now, I'm very, very lucky to be living here.

[@lubamag2618]

I'm first generation American and both of my parents are from Ukraine. I can honestly say that I wouldn't trade it for the world. All of the weird and funny and difficult experiences my family has gone through have made me who I am today and I've learned to really value every opportunity I'm given here!

[@jennamcmakin1919]

I live in America too! I don't know what generation I am, we have been here for thousands of years. I don't think it is fair that people are stereotyping us, they don't live here, some spots are good, some towns are not

[@alexprice4165]

Luba Mag was you born in usa or Ukraine

[@CloudiaTsang]

I am a first generation American. My dad emigrated from Hong Kong in 1980's to go to college here in the U.S. He was the oldest of 3 kids, and his father died when he was a teenager. New York was the first place he worked as a dishwasher in Chinatown. Indiana is where he went to school and learned the American customs, and Chicago Illinois was where he met my mom and finished his degree while also paying for his 2 sisters' educations while struggling to pay his own bills. Growing up, I've always had a roof over my head, clothes on my back, food to eat, and a private education. So the American dream for me is being able to give my parents whatever they need and want and to somehow repay them for all that they've sacrificed for me. The American dream is opportunity, it's living freely, and it's pursuing your dreams, big or small.

[@64imma]

It's kinda funny, because I'm considering moving to a different country when I'm older. I am nervous for the future of the United States. Sure, I would miss my friends and family, but sometimes I think I might be happier to move away, just because I get so frustrated with the general attitude of Americans and the direction that some people want to take us.

[@PDPPR-du3xq]

What direction would that be?

[@Quandifi]

+the weapons post East

[@ilovesparky13]

+64imma Same. Sometimes I just wanna leave so bad, but I'm only 18 and just started college.

[@64imma]

ilovesparky13 I'm 20 and I am about to graduate from college. I am not financially independent yet, which is the biggest thing holding me back. The next biggest thing is that if I were to move to a new country, I would not have a decent paying job nor any connections. The country I would most likely move to is Finland (i've even started learning Finnish). I do have an online friend that lives in Finland. If I'm going to move somewhere, I definitely need to have a plan. the weapons post It's kind of complicated to explain, just because in terms of politics, both sides frustrate me. However, the right wing has been more frustrating just because a lot of idiotic things tend to come more so from the right in my opinion.

[@PDPPR-du3xq]

+64imma if you want to go to Finland more power to you I wish you luck! I'm middle of the line on poetics some times a little more right more right wing. Strictly looking for some one else's opinion what's wrong with the he rights political view in your opinion?

[@SamVikings]

Being a first-generation British the biggest challenge for me was the fear of being socially excluded. Fear of failure, lack of experience followed next. I did struggle with cultural shock in the beginning but eventually none of these things mattered because I came out stronger, smarter, happier (I guess) The only atrocity is massive burden of student loans

[@deekshamarla9804]

Sorry I'm a bit confused. Didn't Safiya say in a previous video that her mom was Indian. In this video she said she was Pakistani.

[@Danielle]

I'm glad someone else caught that too! I was so confused lol

[@jeesoolee1053]

I noticed that too. Maybe her mom is Indian but she lived in Pakistan?

[@tigerdadcomedy7640]

+Deeksha M Her grandparents are from Pune in India, they moved to Zanzibar, then back to Pune, then to Karachi, and the whole family moved from Karachi to Boston. That's why it's so confusing! Her family are Indian Muslims but they lived in Karachi for a few years. She's thinking about doing a vlog about it since it's so complicated haha.

[@deekshamarla9804]

Tiger Dad Comedy haha wow thanks!

[@niam8992]

+Tiger Dad Comedy finally an ans to this whole confusion . thanks :D

[@TheSuperNats]

My parents came from Haiti and I always admire and appreciate how much work they did to give my brother and I opportunities. Any success I have is for them. I love you mom and dad!

[@LeePeteZzzaA]

As a first generation, first generation college student and first born I am put under immense pressure to follow the American Dream and as a university student I want to drop out and find a path that I want to do not my parents and it's so hard for me because I don't want to let my parents down....

[@leenastar9797]

raise your hans if you are a first generation american ✋

[@gamedude108]

🤚

[@rachelmendoza5414]

Me

[@Gracebby25]

Leena Star ✋️

[@oXJokerFanXo]

My parents both moved to America from Ireland. They have lived such a tough life for my siblings and I.

[@lillmango]

This makes me really emotional.

[@julinhaswrld]

My parents both immigrated from brazil. Right now I’m in high school almost graduating and heading off to college. I realize that my parents sacrificed their education and life and put everything on the line to come to the US, to a country where they didn’t know the language or culture. As the oldest of the 3 kids, I will be the first to graduate high school in my family and the first to attend college. It’s hard going through something that’s a major milestone in your life with help from your parents because they don’t know how to help you. But my parents are always by my side when I take these big steps for my future. I stay up late every night because I’m studying to better myself for me and my parents. Younger me would’ve never thought that I’d be taking AP courses my junior year of hs or that I’d be in the national honor society. I love them and I wouldn’t be who I am now without them. 😊❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷

[@jimmiat4991]

My mom came to america from cameroon (africa) for a better life and didn't give up she was even in school while my siblings and I were in her belly she's now a pharmacist and I couldn't be more proud

[@PatrickkSteele]

"my mom doesn't drive, but she wants a lexus"....sounds like she needs priorities lol

[@techpirate8227]

People are obsessed with materialistic things, not about inner well-being making them unhappy until their last breath.

[@spartan1010101]

My parents both grew up in Communist China and immigrated to the US in order to get a better life for their children. They knew that if they had us in China we would suffer so they came here. They still work hard for all of my siblings and me; my dad is extremely harsh when it comes to what he wants from us and our future but at the same time I know it's because he worries about us. We grew up with my parents working from morning till night and getting taken care of by our grandparents. My siblings and I are working hard ourselves to make sure we won't need help from my parents anymore as well as help them retire so they can finally relax. The American Dream to me is to be given the chance and opportunity to make your own life and give your kids the same chance if not a better chance to do the same.

[@jzen1455]

My mom was born in Vietnam while my grandmother was feeling from communist China to Taiwan in the 50s. She came to the US on her own, and I was born in America. I used to hate being American and ungratefully complained about how horrible the US was, but I'm now extremely appreciative of the opportunities afforded me from this great nation! To me the American dream is having the freedom to carve your individual destiny with numerous tools at your disposal amidst a diverse group of people.

[@dance31115]

I have to write an essay about the American dream this week so thanks buzzfeed

[@samanthaadam4505]

im 2nd generation American my grandma came over from Czech republic after she was on vacation in the Baltic sea and some country was trying to invade Czech so the borders were closed and grandma and grandpa came to america because of it. It took my grandma 10 years to get citizenship. I wish had more knowledge of my heritage.

[@kyadelavoka]

"We have it easy". Tell that to most of Hispanic n Black first gens

[@shrek19yearsago78]

Im hispanic i have it easy

[@beltrxn4703]

i’m hispanic i have it easy

[@lavenderlover5549]

I’m black I have it easy

[@TheJohnCube]

First generation Asian immigrant right here. The U.S. Is without a doubt no matter that people say in the gold and the bad still the greatest country on earth

[@kikisgirl619]

Yay Durango!! Both my parents are from there as well 🙂

[@jennamcmakin1919]

I really like this video! It makes me feel so great ful to have my family living here for thousands of years! It makes me realize I am lucky, I have a large house, and great family, a dog, an iPhone 6! I am so happy I live in America

[@jide5342]

Shout out to all the Nigerian Americans like myself!

[@LexiePersonForever]

Wait so were they first or second gen? They made it sound like they were born in the us, but that would make them second gen????

[@BeyondExistence]

+ForeverStarlight Yea they got wrong.

[@Hate18miley]

+ForeverStarlight Your comment should be way higher. Children from immigrant parents are second generation. Dammit Buzzfeed haha

[@alaylahmonique]

I remember this woman who came to speak to my school's women's leadership group. She and her family came here from Vietnam when she was very young. Her mom's wish for her children were so simple. She wanted one to have her own beauty salon and one to have her own store. They all exceeded her expectations greatly. But, it was just so amazing to me because it's something so little (to us) but such a big deal to them. America really is great land of opportunity and we take it for granted so much.

[@FrancescaPessarelli]

My parents both moved to Pittsburgh from Italy for my dad's work. He spoke decent English but my mom didn't really speak any even by the time I was born (about 10 months later). She was alone most of the time taking care of me. She couldn't communicate well which was hard for her. She said she would drive us to New York to go to Ikea because every Ikea is pretty much the same all over the world so it felt familiar. I used to be embarrassed of their accents but now I'm just so proud of their courage. The American dream is giving up what's comfortable and easy for the life you ultimately want to live.

[@touchingthings4289]

Wonder why there isn't a 'English Dream'

[@touchingthings4289]

+Touching Things If anyone can share some light on this I'm very interested to know

[@Dan-gh1sd]

+Touching Things because the American Dream came about during the Great Depression of America everyone had the same dream of having a secure job and lots of money. England has never been hit by a depression as severe as that

[@cnwd3295]

Because almost all the people in the UK have been settled there for hundreds if not thousands of years, and their opportunities have always been there.

[@TheJollyRainCloud]

+Touching Things I think it's because when the British 'discovered' America and started settling there people started moving there hoping for a fresh start and so since the British went there rather than staying in Britian is why is the 'American Dream' But I might be completely wrong

[@PinkHatOfEpicness]

there is; it's tea and crumpets at midday.

[@cayonare]

Funny I just finished my essay on Crooks from Of Mice and Men

[@emmanicole2003]

Me too but it was curleys wifes dream , crooks, and george/ lennies dream

[@alyreadsbooks7560]

I'm gonna have to read that book next year.

[@Kenny2100vn]

whooho. Mice and men book club here.

[@btstrash3514]

Did that book in year 9, it was the best one ( well at least better than animal farm)

[@cielo052393]

Both my parents immigrated from Durango, Mexico. My dad came in first at the age of 17. He worked in Cali for yrs then went back to Mexico married my mother n few weeks later brought her back to Cali. They are both citizens now, speak English, and have stabilized jobs. We all moved to Colorado and I am a 1st generation American.

[@loonylauren4997]

Yayyyyy my family is coming from Denmark in March I am so excited to see them

[@40thCenturyTrolls]

The American dream is to get rich or die trying.

[@bethanchalmers912]

Woah woah woah, private school isn't necessarily the 'best' education

[@nygmakemecry8453]

+Bethan Chalmers I've always thought Catholic schools were the best (in my experience), although it really depends on the school.

[@bethanchalmers912]

Not only that but it depends on what kind of person you are and how they help you achieve, say if you're badly behaved maybe a private/Catholic school but sometimes state school can be better, I think personally, if you have learning difficulties or have a disability state schools or schools mainly aimed at these area are the best as they are required by the government to look after you

[@bethanchalmers912]

My parents are hard on me too, I have to get all A's in my exams or they will officially disown me. I go to a state school and both my sisters have successfully got into the top two universities, and many from my school do. Private school isn't for everyone and nether is state school, that's merely the point I'm making, just because something is more expensive doesn't mean it's always better.

[@saranje100]

Bethan Chalmers I agree, depends on the school (private or public). But I think what she said is something to do with the way her parents grew up and probably ideas they've constantly told their kids. Most likely her mom, being Filipino, wanted to send them to private school because in the Philippines, most private schools have better conditions and also, a better status/image (especially if the Filipino parent was poor growing up) ...it's more of a cultural mindset tbh.

[@imani5923]

my dad came from Trinidad to become a soccer player! he didn't, but he's happy.😊

[@TheSuperNormalGirl]

I'm first generation Irish and I'm forever indebted to my parents who have worked their socks off to raise my sister and I and send us to a good school. Now we're both at university, I hope that I can give back to them soon to thank them for all the sacrifices they made for us. All the tiring low paid work they put themselves through and the hardships they faced being so far from home, I cannot imagine how tough it was for them. When my mom was in hospital it became all the more important to me that I look after my parents. Family is so precious and I'm just so happy to have her home again. Appreciate your loved ones and hold them close :)

[@oomidnight001]

Tbh budapest is a hella chill place to live but it's really hipster

[@Al4beef]

Should these people be 2nd generation -- the first to be natively born?

[@catherinesara2023]

perfect timing for this video! the next presentation about the american dream is coming -have a nice day! (I'm from Germany)

[@meganphillips899]

Chills throughout the whole video

[@SHOUTxHIxHEYxHELLO]

psh there is no american dream anymore. We all start our lives horribly in debt by student loans, meanwhile EVERYTHING is going up in cost but our wages are staying the same. There is no american dream anymore.

[@DoctorWhoNow01]

"Best education" "private school" lol topkek. I'm pretty sure it's common knowledge that private school has VERY little benefits to public school.

[@DylonFleming]

Depends on the state and/or city, many states and/or cities have too much standardized testing which gets in the way of learning. Privet schools do not have to partake in the testing of students, because they do not receive funding from the government, which leaves more time for teaching students.

[@melealineberry4901]

There really is no difference. My mom (first generation) was sent to private school to learn the Catholic faith. I also go to Catholic school. I feel lucky though because my school us k-8 ( I am in eighth grade), and it's really to have grown up with the same friends. The downside is that you do not get any experience making new friends because you already have them.

[@JwilliamsAssociates]

Depends on the private school, and the public school, often times true however. My kids went to public school, top 20 in country so in their case yeah little to no benefit

[@zoeskyILY]

Out of everything in this video... And you chose to focus on that?

[@rezmy10488]

+Zoe Skylar Right?

[@bellaweibert4150]

This video is so cool. My mother is from Monterey ,Mexico but my father was born here (US)

[@KeeperCicero]

Seeing another Trinidadian first generation American.. it fills you with Determination.

[@faidiefak]

Wanna hear a joke ? Donald trump

[@ulisesthehero]

+Faith Fakolujo HAHHAHAHA

[@PDPPR-du3xq]

He will save this country

[@ulisesthehero]

the weapons post LOL Yeah right.

[@RedLeader327]

Top kek.

[@RedLeader327]

+the weapons post Lol, no. He'll cause us to get nuked.

[@KarimChemaytilly]

Comment where you live

[@h4ckerthemfuka332]

Scottland

[@karimchemaytilly6146]

Thailand

[@karimchemaytilly4441]

Australia

[@kycmixes-sicknbamixes5090]

Singapore

[@Lulu-xg7jz]

Finland

[@ThenCameRoatan]

my parents moved from Honduras to NY in the 1980´s, I moved from the U.S. to Roatan, Honduras in 2011. Not your average first generation American story but I´m so glad I got to experience the village that saw my parents grow up. This move helped me to understand my parents more.

[@KayeLil1814]

this hit really close to home for me... I'm gonna go hug my parents now

[@rakeshm1449]

Sorry for raising something which is irrelevant here. The lady who said her mom was from Pakistan, she in earlier buzzfeed video said that her mom was from India. Before that video she mentioned that her mom was from Bangladesh. The way she is moving from east to west I am thinking in her next video she gonna claim her mom was actually from Afghanistan. To give her credit before India got independence from Britisher India, Pakistan and Bangladesh were one country but not any more. May be she is telling the truth this time considering in today's world when we are seeing rise in Islamic terrorism even Pakistani people identify themselves as Indian due to Pakistan's active involvement in terrorism.

[@keysersoze7605]

+Rakesh M The Muslims in India pre-partition came as Moguls hundreds of years earlier. They identify as Indian and have lived in the Indian sub continent for centuries. Partition was when British colonized India was split between Hindus and Muslims. The Hindus got what is today India, and the Muslims got East and West Pakistan (Bangladesh and Pakistan respectively today). There are Muslims still in India just as there are Hindus in Pakistan. For generations prior to partition, there was interbreeding and religious conversion on both sides. Partition itself was an ungraceful splitting of the country based on religion, not ethnicity, but again, the Moguls and the Dravidians had mixed for centuries, so an ethnic split would have been nearly impossible. Pakistanis identify as being from the Indian subcontinent (hence, Indian) and have a shared culture with the rest of the subcontinent. Obviously there are different ritual customs between Muslims and Hindus, but the differences in secular customs aren’t huge. When referring to Europe for instance, we call both the French and the German European even though they have cultural differences. They would both identify as such and are free to identify their nationalities at their own discretion. TLDR, many Pakistanis consider themselves ethnically Indian, as they are from the Indian subcontinent. Therefore, you can consider yourself Indian and be from Pakistan, especially because Pakistan is a nationality, not an ethnic group, and the citizens in Pakistan had been relocated there FROM INDIA.

[@keysersoze7605]

+Rakesh M ^^^ sorry for the long response. this bit of history tends to get lost/confused by many people on youtube :)

[@noor3086]

yah ikr im really confused

[@Mariam-mb9op]

Pakistans involvement in terrorism?

[@TheDracoForce]

+Rakesh M not all Pakistans are indian my freind my family are dards from Pakistani kashmir and we are not indian as dards are originally from central asia, i also have different facial features to indians like white skin. I respect indians but hate it when indians say all Pakistanis are indian when i clearly am not

[@PaperDragons]

I was expecting to hear the typical America hate speech.

[@TM56]

+Great Owl Me too. I am shocked by the mostly positive comments - although they are all coming from first gen Americans, which makes it even better knowing the USA is doing its job.

[@Ace-ql7yc]

UC applications got me talking about my parents american dream, nice to know a video was made at the deadline for the applications.

[@jennido]

That really hit home.

[@flopinvictus5646]

the American dream is dead

[@judithneil3603]

it's not if u have opportunity

[@flopinvictus5646]

Judith Neil nowadays it's your rich daddy that gives you opportunities

[@flopinvictus5646]

Judith Neil no matter how hard u work

[@Matt-di9ko]

That depends on if you give up on it or not. Everyone has the chance to become rich everyone has the chance to fulfill the American Dream if you work hard enough for it. Plenty of Americans have done it but they worked hard for it nobody said it is easy.

[@aburden4148]

It really depends on your definition of the American Dream. For example: FDR thought it was the 4 freedoms, which in that case, it isn't dead. But if you look at it from a Great Gatsby point of view, where no matter how hard you try you will never truly be satisfied with what you have, then yeah, the dream is dead.

[@magyF]

Hello from Durango , Mexico 😉

[@eszt1101]

I almost fell off my chair, when she said her parents are from Hungary, because I am Hungarian! You go girl!!! Lots of love! Puszi :)

[@nicolek.8915]

as a first gen these videos always make me cry so much

[@vanita-]

I'm from Durango,Mexico too 👏🏽

[@arellaqueirolo]

I am a first generation american. both my parents are peruvian and i am very thankful to grow up in america. and they came to america really young (mom 15) (dad 20-ish) and they had to work really hard, and i will always be thankful.

[@LyssaDiamond]

My dad was a teacher in Mexico and crossed with a visa. For him the American dream started as a bus boy for a Chinese restaurant and somehow became a process manager for a wire manufacturing company. I so proudly tell his story to friends & people I meet. Proud First Generation American.

[@MessiVsRonaldofan19]

My parents are also from Durango,Mexico.

[@daisyr7784]

i'm the first generation american of my family out of all my 6 siblings i was the only one that was privileged to be the first u.s born child, and i'm so thankful for my parents. My dream is to get all the stuff they wished to have back then and now.

[@Elvi9615]

Durango, Mexico!!!

[@starr1227]

I got so excited when he said Trinidad bc I am also a first generation American and my mom in from Trinidad 😌👌🏾

[@clairemerrell5073]

This is really good

[@desladiablesse]

ayyy trinidad and tobago represent!! 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@cecilia08yeah]

Love this

[@bouncycurls20]

My story is similar but I am a first generation Australian. My parents left their whole family and friends behind in India to move to Australia. They had an opportunity to work in Aus and they took it. My parents started with no money and slowly worked and worked and saved and saved. My dad used to work night shifts, come home and wake up in the morning to get me and brother ready for school everyday. While my mum worked morning-afternoon shifts while we we're at school. My parents were rarely in the house at the same time and tried the best to provide for us. As a I child I never noticed the hard work they endured because I never went hungry, I never didn't have a place to sleep. I still got the toys, books, resources I wanted from them sacrificing their needs. Every year I had a birthday party where my mum cooked all by herself for many guests. My family slowly got on their feet and became stable. From living in a small rented house, to a four-bedroom single storey house now to large double storey. Now we live like any other family and we seem wealthy on the outside but we never take for granted the circumstances we came from.

[@mbxkare]

I a first gen Brit! It's a tough life our parents go through to make us happy!

[@BaltaBueno]

First generation American here, padres Mexicanos. Saludos hermanos hispanohablantes! :)

[@bellabella4139]

"I think I'm living in American dream right now " you are right

[@stephaniemalik6108]

the girl with the yellow striped turtle neck sweater and has straight hair reminds me of Riley from girl meets world... I wish I lived in the US... anywhere other than Jamaica.

[@SupaSmartCellistGirl]

I'm a first generation American and I know I'm living the American dream right now. My parents were from the last substantial refugee crisis that the world recognized... Vietnamese fleeing Vietnam after the war there. It's so hard for me to imagine my life anywhere but here growing up in the U.S. And none of that would be possible without either of my parents. They came at separate times by separate methods. My dad was one of the many boat people who crammed in just at the notion of a better life. My mom had to come to the U.S. through missionary help, to a country where she didn't speak the language and only had here 4 younger siblings to keep her company. Now I get to to grow up in a middle class home, go to a private high school, and then a private liberal arts college to pursue my dreams of being an optometrist. None of this would be possible without my parents sacrifices and I will never forget that. Not now when I'm 18 or years later when I've got my own kids.

[@Alex-de2yx]

i can relate to this so well

[@sophiamavrorasakis2752]

I'm not sure if I would be first generation, my mom came here when she was 5, but my dad was born here and grew up here, so would I be first or second??

[@flyyian]

currently watching during virtual learning

[@denhemmeligepungrotte5004]

Nice that you had one from Denmark - er det sjovt at bo i Amerika

[@yamcha65]

It is interesting watching this cause unless you are a native American at one point your family were new immigrants.Like im pretty sure i am 7th or 8th generation.My last name is french but genetically im mainly British and my ancestors from my dad where i get my french last name lived in Switzerland for like 200 years after leaving France and then they came here.So im just curious when do you loose that culture when do you forget your roots and the story of your family.Cause i know a decent bit about my ancestry on my dads side but that is only because he did a ton of research into it.Before he researched it my family knew basically nothing.

[@gazaalley3862]

did he just say Trinidad and Tobago omg yesssssss!!! big up buff respect!!!

[@040791cristina]

for real!? im from Durango too!!! :)

[@aburducky]

Im 14 and not even a first gen. I was born in Canada and immigrated here to SF. My Mom's family who was born in Bangladesh was exiled for being a opposition political power and my father who was about 16 was sent to Toronto by my grandparents to live a better life. I feel lucky that i did not endure that but now they are rich and live the best life in the bay area

[@willdehne1]

My wife and I are examples of the American Dream. Immigrants in 1963. No money. Mechanic making $3 / hr. Wife takes care of our child and me. Continuous education paid by employer gets me to Designer, Engineer, Technical Sales and General Manger. We are now comfortably retired at age 75. No divorce, debts. Savings in stocks and bonds Our son with same education and career managed to divorce twice, arrested for DUI and possession of Pot. Totaled 3 cars (DUI). Of course very little money.

[@saeefa]

Saifya said in her previous videos that she is half Indian?

[@phant0m0th_]

I'm 3rd generation on one side ---> Grandma is from the Phillipines and came here in the 50s I think. On my white side my great-grandma came from Canada in 1920 probably idk it was during that time I guess.

[@jessicarojo1323]

My parents, 3 sisters, and brother immigrated from the Philippines, and I was born 8 months after they moved here. They moved here so they themselves have a better life, as well as for my siblings and I

[@yviesee]

My parents are from Trinidad but before we officially moved to the U.S., we lived in the Virgin Islands (my brother and I were born there). Sometimes I feel like I'm letting them down on the "American Dream". I'm a junior in college and I have no idea what I want to do with my life and I feel bad because them moving here would be for nothing :/

[@rebekasasi1148]

I am also Hungarian and I just cannot wait to move to somewhere else. I would like to live in America but thats waaaaay too much money. :)

[@Angi3_6]

my mom came from Dominican Republic and my dad came from Gualtemala. my brother's dad came from Puerto Rico

[@yesimalik03]

My Parents are from Durango too!

[@AndyJarrin]

Was born in another country (Ecuador) but came here when I was still very young at 3 am I considered first generation?

[@worthlessdollar1]

You're second generation. Your parents became first generation Americans when they settled in the US.

[@LyssaDiamond]

both my parents are from Durango, MX

[@kaylenruiz2103]

second generation my grandparents immigrated here to The USA both from Mexico

[@rebeccaf6300]

Please do videos about OCD V

[@ligtbulbtrap9610]

My mom and dad came together to America while my mom was pregnant with my older brother my parents came to make us have a better life then what they had I'm proud :)

[@WILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLU]

1st gen SQUAD!!!

[@catey101]

BIG UPP TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO!!!!!!

[@DA-ug6ox]

I love this.