what the first thing u did when you come to usa

[kforever 2]

Salamo alykom and Ramadan kerim to every body

i know may most of you pass from that so pls help me

elhamdo lilah im her about 2 months ago and now I m living with my husband also I already get my 2 years green card

I m really so confused I don’t know what to do i trying to go to college but its was a really expensive cause they said who are her less than one year they need to pay a lot

I trying to find job but I don’t know how or what I may be able to work her

So now I m asking you brothers and sisters for help tell me what is first thing u did when u come her?

So any idea or anything cause i really feel so boring and lonely specially that my husband work all week and I see him only few hours every day

Thanks to all who really help with any idea or advice.

[unpredictable 0]

walaikum salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh

Hello there..

Congratulations on your arrival and new life. Yes, it might seem overwhelming at first but believe me it gets better once you spend afew years here and know your way around. As far as college, I think waiting for that one year would be a wise decision BUT in the meantime I would suggest joining or getting a library card and checking out some BAsic English start-up books to help you sharpen your English(no offense). Correct grammar and panctuation plus being able to speak "proper" english will eliminate alot of basic english classes that you will have to take so rather than paying to have this basic classes, I feel you should take the initiative and try to learn some of this things yourself. Alot will depend on what your husband wants to, does he want to start a family right away? does he want you to get a college degree first? does he want you to work and go to school? This are some things that you will have to sit down with your spouse and go over. I hope this helps and like I said before, things will get better as time goes. Good Luck.

Asalaam.

[moroccogirlny 100]

Salam and Happy Ramadan to you.

My husband arrived here in February and right away he started a English writing class at our local library(he was pre-tested so they could put him in the right class)which was free. This really helped him. Also he got to meet other people from different cultures with different experiences. The class also went over job skills and putting together a resume. I suggest you check with your local library for and English/ESL classes. Perhaps there could also be a TOEFL class that you will need prior to starting college.

As for a job, once he got his green card last month he applied to many places. He received a job shortly after. Not the best job but it's a first step on the ladder.

[kforever 2]

salamo alykom

first i want say thanks to UNPREDICTABLE also to MOROCCOGIRLNY that really will be a good idea cause there is library near mean i dont need car to go there also i need to improuve my english thanks alot

any other ideas pls ?

[caybee 21]

If taking formal classes full time is too expensive until you've lived there for a year, you might look at what are called continuing education classes at a junior or technical college. These are usually short-term classes for a few weeks at a time, and you can often get some sort of certificate after completing them. You can take a class as a step toward a career that interests you, or you can take a class just for fun. This would help you build a network of friends as well, and ESL classes are also good for that.

Cities often have free newspapers or web sites available which have a calendar of local activities. For example, this summer, my city has sponsored free concerts and movies in the parks. On certain days of the week or month, the museums and the zoo have free or discounted admission. There are often lots of things going on that you may not know about until you research your city. Many cities have a visitor's bureau or tourism office, which is a good place to start when you're new to a place.

Good luck!

Edited August 27, 2010 by caybee

[kforever 2]

hi to every body

thanks alot caybee its really a god ideas all what u said incha allah i will do my best to tryign to find how i can get that classes also wher

tahnks again and again