During Immigrant Heritage Month, San Jose State University will be telling stories of our students, faculty, staff and alumni who have unique and inspiring immigrant narratives to share. In addition, we will be highlighting our research, scholarship and creative activities that enhance our understanding of immigration and the contributions of immigrant populations to the fabric of SJSU’s campus community and society at large.
Karl Cheng, ’19 Business with a concentration in corporate accounting and finance, immigrated from the Philippines to California with his family.
Karl Cheng, ’19 Business with a concentration in corporate accounting and finance wrote to us to share the following story:
I am an immigrant from the Philippines. I arrived here when I was 13 to Los Angeles and I have lived half my life in this country. With my immigrant story, I have found strength within myself and appreciation of my fellow immigrants who have moved to the States for greener pastures. I am armored with a sense of adventure and growth. I am living in Orlando, Florida to start a college program in Walt Disney World and I am hoping for success in this place. I went to San Jose State from Los Angeles with the same push for adventure and I can proudly say that I have achieved what I hoped for in the Bay Area, to finish my degree in two years. Thanks to San Jose for teaching me to find strength and value in diversity. I will always apply what I learned beyond the College of Business towards my professional journey and personal growth.
Spartans, reach out to us at communications@sjsu.edu if you would like to share your immigrant heritage stories.