I consider myself as a Canadian since I was born in Canada, but my parents are originally Vietnam, making me also Vietnamese. Being Vietnamese is an important factor within my life, as it connects me to my family roots and that I’ve also grown up in a Vietnamese lifestyle. It has also made me have a different perspective in life, as Vietnam is very different from Canada. Going to Vietnam for trips to see relatives, has made me see how lucky my life is, as I live in “luxurious” life style compared to what they have as they are still a growing and developing country. With this perspective it's made me realize I can't complain or get upset over little things because I should be so grateful for what I have here and I am. Personally, I don't feel as connected to Vietnam as I do so with Canada. …show more content…
Being a Canadian citizenship has created a personal connection within my life. It's made me feel safe as there are so many horrible things happening around the world, I enjoy living in Canada because I am a proud Canadian. My nationality has tied into who I am today, and my identity. It has tied in, in ways such as, myself growing up here, being able to speak Vietnamese to my family, and lastly be able to be who I am as a person. I believe these factors such as me being both Vietnamese and Canadian tie into the fact of nationalism. As I believe nationalism is being a whole with the importance of being a nation and having common shares, such as Canada being so diverse and accepting, I am able to still be apart of both a Vietnamese nation and a Canadian one. Allowing me to live, grow and explore my life as a