Blog Post 4

I haven't had enough time to get to the library within the past week to check out "Tuesday's With Morrie", so for this post I am going to blog about an article I read titled " An Immigrant's Struggle To Get His American Dream", On WCCO 4 News Online.  The article is about Wael Muhammad, an immigrant trying to get his citizen application papers processed to become an American citizen. This article goes to show how much our country has changed since September 11th. The rules and regulations regarding immigrants and air control have become extremely strict since the terrorism attacks. Wael has been overcoming adversity during his life, being born in Egypt, trying to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming an American professor. People like Wael, face judgment and discrimination everyday based on their ethnic background that might affiliate them with terrorism, which make it very difficult to accomplish anything. This hasn't stopped Waell in his path to getting his green card although it took him five years. Overcoming this obstacle shows great determination and dedication, which inspires me, everyday and makes me appreciate that much more, the life I have been given. I deeply admire those qualities in a person and I strive to have those. This article was a great article that makes you reflect on your blessings and to be grateful for what you have and privileges you have as a citizen.