My name is Tam. I’m 21-years-old and  I came to Australia six months ago from Vietnam. I came here with my family because my father has to look after my grandmother. I remember the first day when I came here, everything was so strange here.
 
I had to learn everything and start a new life in a new country. Life is not easy like I thought.  Sometimes it makes me tired and I just want to give up everything but, I know I must try my best to start a new life and  that, eventually, everything will be OK.
 
I went to AMES to study English. I was nervous. Fortunately, they have good teachers who help me a lot. They not only teach me English but also they have helped me settle here. They gave me many opportunities to learn about Australia,  showed me how to travel on  public transport in Melbourne and even about Australian sports such as swimming, lawn bowls and football.
Now, I feel more confident about my English and about myself.
 
When I finish my study at AMES, I will go to university or TAFE and I hope I can find a good job in the future.
 
Thanks Australia for giving me many opportunities to settle here.