My First Impression

[Lancelotte25 1]

Wow! I can't say much things about America, since this is only my fourth day here, I still have a lot of things to learn. I am pretty amazed with most of the people, they are friendly and approachable. My first day was spent in New York city and my experience was really great, I had the chance to roamed around Manhattan, Central Park, Times Square, American Museum of Natural History,The Empire State building, The New York City Public Library, I even experienced the first snow fell on my head while walking in Central Park early morning of March 5, 2010.

Now, I'm here in San Francisco, California spending my time with my wife, she already showed me half of the city.

[Calypso 464]

Welcome to the U.S.!

I have a friend who lives in Brooklyn and she said that snow is only good on TV but living with it everyday isn't a happy thing. She sounded lethargic. My husband brought me to the mountain near San Bernardino in December so I could see snow.

We visited NoCal last week and had dinner in San Francisco. We drove on Lombard Street. San Francisco looked pretty congested to me.

You should go to the Avenue of the Giants for hiking or camping. Fun! The coast redwoods can live up to 2, 200 years and they survive floods, fire, and more. Wise giants!

[skidivawannabe 2]

Hahaha. I can't remember my first impression of the U.S because it was 21 years ago

Then again, it's different to go to U.S and come here as a tourist and different to actually live here. As a tourist, there's a tendency to want to go around and spend. As a new migrant, you just want to stay at home save because you'll never really know when your rainy day is. Also, as a tourist, you tend to see U.S through rose colored glasses...

Not to mention, you "convert" everything to your local currency as a tourist.

[Ryan_and_Priscy 16]

My first impression was when I was 7 years old. My parents and I were going to Chile to meet my family and due to the trip route, we had to stay a day in Miami. Well... I was little but I still remember it. Big buildings, sometimes I thought cars were driving in sky (obviously the huge highways!)Well, it was a family trip and I enjoyed it a lot.

Then, in January 2008 I came back, alone, with J-1 visa, from Buenos Aires to Washington DC took about 10 hours so I was totally tired. I wasn't amazed of anything. I just wanted to have a bed to sleep and let my body rests and get ready for the new adventure of being au pair. And having this job, we au pairs get more closer to the American culture. The family I lived with is wonderful, truly smart, kind, and friendly Americans.

Then in Oct 2008 I met the one who was going to be husband. We traveled to some places in summer time, so I could see not only people but also the landscape scenery of the sand dunes. It was beautiful! Good thing my husband shares with me photography so we always look for those beautiful places. I am getting my own photography book so I can keep a wonderful memory of my impressions of the American land to show someday to my family and my future generations!

[besaangel 17]

welcome to america....lol

[del-11-03-2013 1]

This's my 2nd day in San Francisco and I spent most of my time in bed because I have sore throat, running nose & cough. I hope I can recover soon

Wow! I can't say much things about America, since this is only my fourth day here, I still have a lot of things to learn. I am pretty amazed with most of the people, they are friendly and approachable. My first day was spent in New York city and my experience was really great, I had the chance to roamed around Manhattan, Central Park, Times Square, American Museum of Natural History,The Empire State building, The New York City Public Library, I even experienced the first snow fell on my head while walking in Central Park early morning of March 5, 2010.

Now, I'm here in San Francisco, California spending my time with my wife, she already showed me half of the city.

[dakay ♥ 10]

I want to share my experience, is my first time in USA and I have to say, I'm pretty amazed with people, they are very friendly and polite, even in the airport the officers helped me with the luggage. I arrived to LA 4 days ago, nice weather, beautiful beaches, friendly people, multiple cultures, I have so much to learn and know

[TracyTN 237]

Glad to hear these stories - esp. that the people have been friendly.

[Gemmie 142]

My first impression was also that Americans are very friendly, and they don't do anything small. it is much different as a tourist than when you live here, but in general my opinion hasn't changed.

[TBoneTX 44,885]

We actually kill & eat all foreigners, but that's a State Secret, si man.

[dakay ♥ 10]

We actually kill & eat all foreigners, but that's a State Secret, si man.

si man

[trillium13 84]

We actually kill & eat all foreigners, but that's a State Secret, si man.

Only after gaining their trust, of course.

[TBoneTX 44,885]

Only after gaining their trust, of course.

What?! Have I been skipping a step all this time, si man?!

[dakay ♥ 10]

We actually kill & eat all foreigners, but that's a State Secret, si man.

Only after gaining their trust, of course.

so... for that reason they are friendly?

[trillium13 84]

so... for that reason they are friendly?