Sayami, I am 18 and I moved here 5 years ago...I don't think I could have stayed because it was not up to me. But here is my point: even if I am here, why should I leave my culture behind? Yes I have changed my setting and am adopting many aspects of the American culture, but I sitll have my...what do they call it? Nepalitwa. I mean if you are so against promoting cultural aspects, why are you still posting here? I think that is a little hypocritic, wouldn't you think? db