It takes so much extra effort, money, and stress to stay in a country far from home and family.
But still, we push forward.
What makes it worth it for you?
Honestly, some days it’s hard to explain. But for me it’s the small wins.
Getting that first job. Helping my family financially back home. Learning to stand on my own.
Yeah, it’s lonely sometimes, and stressful most of the time. But I came here with a purpose.
Every time I think of quitting, I remind myself how far I’ve already come.
That keeps me going.
FOMO in “the land of opportunity”
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My reason is pretty simple:
I just don’t want to get stuck in endless competition.
Also… I kinda enjoy this lifestyle where no one really gives a damn about what anyone else is doing. There’s a weird kind of peace in that. 
maybe it’s just spite fo rme 
idk lol
sometimes I feel like I’m not running towards the US but rather running away from home, if that makes any sense.
Honestly? Some days I ask myself the same thing.
But then I think about what I’ve built here — the independence, the career I wouldn’t have back home, the people I’ve met. It’s not perfect, but I feel like I’ve carved out a version of myself I’m proud of.
And yeah, the system is frustrating, expensive, and sometimes feels impossible. But there’s still a part of me that believes it’s worth the fight — or at least, worth giving myself the chance to make it work.
I don’t plan to stay here for the rest of my life but still want to keep the door open..
Because everyone else is?