Chris, we met when you were 13 and you had only been in the U.S. for one year. You did not have a foreign accent at all and spoke perfect English, even though you had only been speaking English for a year. You used to make me hysterical with your jokes. What was that like moving to a whole new country?
Chris: Moving to a whole new country was a little hard. The hardest part was not making new friends, speaking English, or getting used to the enviroment, it was the STUDY of English. THAT was tough. Other than that, it wasn't all that bad moving to a new country and it only got easier and easier.
Scientology definitely helped in adjusting to that change. Especially with study. I started out in a normal private school and I made friends easily, but I REALLY had trouble study wise. I then started going to a school that applies Study Technology. Study Technolgy is a technology of how to study and is part of Scientology application. In applying those principles I was able to really LEARN and apply the things I learned in school. Another factor with Study Tech in such a school, is that you're able to study at your own pace. That's great, especially for me as I was a second language student. This way I was able to catch up and start studying with the rest of the students my age and actually learn things.
Scientlogy has also helped me in the sense of being able to stay out of trouble. To stay away from drugs, crime, etc.. With what I've learned in Scientology, I know right from wrong and I can see the danger ahead, and just avoid it.
Sandy: Your parents have always worked in Scientology and I know that your mom was extremely active in the Church all the years you were growing up. How was that for you?
Chris: My parents being very active in Scientlogy has been a big help for me. When you're as active as they were in the church, they can't help but APPLY the principles of Scientology at home and wherever. My parents APPLYING the principles of Scientology is what has helped me the most.
Growing up in Scientology I had the greatest childhood one could ask for. I was darn happy. I sometimes look back to that childhood and think, "that was fun times back then". I'm still having fun, though. Growing up within Scientology was definitely a useful thing. It really has helped me with life big time. It has helped me the most in the way that I know what I want to do and where I'm going. I know why, and I know that there will be things in my way but I know that the only thing that can really stop me from achieving my goals, is myself. And I know to stay true to my goals, always. It's just given life an actual real purpose and an exciting and fun one as well.
Sandy: Thanks for sharing that with me. I wish you good luck in pursuing your goals.
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