<p>Immigrants come, and immigrants go. From the beginning of time people have left their places of birth to seek opportunities and adventure in foreign lands.</p><p><br></p><p>The reasons people leave familiar homelands to unfamiliar territories are endless. Some leave to give their children a better life. Some leave in a quest for adventure. Some leave for love, while others leave in search of prosperity.</p><p><br></p><p>One thing immigrants share is the challenge of integrating into a new society. This is always challenging, regardless of age. Most immigrants merge their culture with American culture to create a beautiful blend, and many of the stories leading up to this integration are worth listening to.</p><p><br></p><p>This book is a collection of the author's experiences as a Nigerian immigrant to the United States: from her experience as an international student, maneuvering the culture shock of Boston, to her experience as a permanent resident navigating new ideas and perspectives, and the adventures that America has to offer.</p>