Our family name originated from Poland.
2) How is life different in Poland when compared to the U.S?
In Poland, it's a lot harder to find a job. People generally make less money in Poland so they cannot afford many things like some Americans can.
3) What genes run in the family?
The face structure from my dads side is similar throughout most of the family members. To be specific, the nose structure is the most similar.
4) What hospital was I born in?
I was born in Edwards Hospital.
5) How were living conditions when/where you grew up?
Both parents (and a lot of the Polish population) shared rooms with their siblings; siblings usually do not have separate rooms. My mom lived in a poorer neighborhood in Poland, whereas my Dad's family lived in a slightly richer neighborhood.
6) How has migrating to the U.S affected your traditions and lifestyle over the years?
In Poland, there aren't as many holidays as in the U.S. For example, the Polish community doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving or Halloween. But when my parents got here, they learned about these holidays and decided to start celebrating them. Also, coming to the U.S has benefited my parents because there are so many more opportunities here and, as said before, there are more jobs here, so things were and are more affordable.
7) How did you adapt to the English language and American ways of living when you moved here?
It was difficult to live in a country where you don't understand what's going on around you.
My parents took courses in English, but mainly learned from various American television shows and the people around them.