A trip to Angel Island

  • birth date

    birth date
    I was born in china as an only child. My parents named me Chow Chang because i was a miracle baby!
  • Finding a way

    Finding a way
    Both my mom and dad were old and unhealthy. ZThey could barely walk. I know that if I dont make a better life for them in the next few years, they could end up dead.
  • On my way down

    On my way down
    I decide to make my way down to Angel Island, California. I knew that i find a way to make money, so I thought of Califrnia being a great place to start.
  • Finally Made it

    Finally Made it
    I make it to Angel Island by foot, boat, and carriages. As I get there I immediatly start looking for jobs, so I can afford to give money to my parents.
  • My job

    My job
    I began to work very hard nd I began to recieve very low wages of money. I sent half of it out to my parents, while I saved up for a house of my own.
  • Successful Immigrant

    Successful Immigrant
    I still work very hard as an immigrant. I am receiving higher wages of money, and I have enough to afford a house of my own. My parents are doing good with the money they and I both have lifes of our own now. I am a successful immigrant.