Coming to America!
One of the other most asked question to me is "Why did I come to America?"
I actually came here originally only to study at the GIA, Gemological Institute of America. It is the premier institute for the jewelry industry renowned throughout the jewelry and diamond world as the place to go for education. After my college, like every fresh graduate who is faced with the dilemma of the devil or the deep blue sea, I had to decide -> "What do I do with my life?" I was at crossroads for deciding further education or a job. I decided that I would like to get some more education in the field of gemstones and gem identification.
I learnt a about Book-Keeping, Finance and Business in college and about diamonds at work but hardly knew anything about gemstones. So I decided to learn more about gemstones. With that in mind I started talking to friends, family and trade professionals who all agreed that GIA was the way to go. So I packed my bags, got a ticket to the USA and landed at LAX on the 26th day of October in the year 2000.
With the noble intentions of education and gathering knowledge, I came to this beautiful land of America. The biggest mistake I did was landing in San Diego, California. I was living in Carlsbad, CA, Southern California. This place in my opinion is the best place to live in America. There is a lot of truth in the saying "First Impression is the last impression". My first impression about America is 70 Degrees all year long with pristine beaches and blue skies. Not to forget, one of the most friendliest and down earth god-fearing people I have come across. Till this day I remember this yound lady named - Shontell Smith. She helped a young bloke she met in the flight. He had no means of transportation to his destination almost 90 miles away. Going out of her way she dropped him to his destination with no questions asked. (There is a GOD!!!).
So Yes, I am an immigrant! Came from India, half way across the globe to the USA! Fell in love with this country, its diverse people, the freedoms and the liberty. It's a great country and don't let anyone make you think otherwise!
I actually came here originally only to study at the GIA, Gemological Institute of America. It is the premier institute for the jewelry industry renowned throughout the jewelry and diamond world as the place to go for education. After my college, like every fresh graduate who is faced with the dilemma of the devil or the deep blue sea, I had to decide -> "What do I do with my life?" I was at crossroads for deciding further education or a job. I decided that I would like to get some more education in the field of gemstones and gem identification.
I learnt a about Book-Keeping, Finance and Business in college and about diamonds at work but hardly knew anything about gemstones. So I decided to learn more about gemstones. With that in mind I started talking to friends, family and trade professionals who all agreed that GIA was the way to go. So I packed my bags, got a ticket to the USA and landed at LAX on the 26th day of October in the year 2000.
With the noble intentions of education and gathering knowledge, I came to this beautiful land of America. The biggest mistake I did was landing in San Diego, California. I was living in Carlsbad, CA, Southern California. This place in my opinion is the best place to live in America. There is a lot of truth in the saying "First Impression is the last impression". My first impression about America is 70 Degrees all year long with pristine beaches and blue skies. Not to forget, one of the most friendliest and down earth god-fearing people I have come across. Till this day I remember this yound lady named - Shontell Smith. She helped a young bloke she met in the flight. He had no means of transportation to his destination almost 90 miles away. Going out of her way she dropped him to his destination with no questions asked. (There is a GOD!!!).
So Yes, I am an immigrant! Came from India, half way across the globe to the USA! Fell in love with this country, its diverse people, the freedoms and the liberty. It's a great country and don't let anyone make you think otherwise!
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