The Harder the Journey, the Better the Prize

Peter Kon Dut, of the Dinka tribe, has lived a life full of struggle. He was forced to leave Sudan, his destroyed home country, and after ten years of living in a Kenyan refugee camp, was invited to migrate to the United States, where he could start a new and better life. While life in America would certaintly give Peter a chance at things he never would've gotten in Kenya, it would not be nearly as easy, or rewarding as he first imagined.
Peter arrived in Houston, and began to make a life there. Many things were new to him, such as using a stove, driving a car, and buying clothes and other household supplies. Though Peter had many close friends living with him in Houston, he occasionally missed his family and life back in the refugee camp. Though it wasn't as nice as life in Houston, at least he fit in there, where as in the U.S. he was often looked at because he was"too black". Peter was also disappointed to discover that he was too old to go to school and get an education, something he very much wanted to do, so that he could help support his family and friends still living at the camp. Frustrated with Houston and the limitations he faced there, Peter decided to go to Kansas, where more of his friends from Kenya lived.
Once in Kansas, Peter started going to high school. Since he didn't know his actual birthday, he got a birth certificate saying he was young enough to go to school. After several months of high school, Peter had made many friends, which he started hanging out with and dressing like, helping him fit in much better. He also joined a prayer group consisting of his new school friends, and got a job. However, the job was low-paying, and Peter had to use the money to pay rent and buy food, therefore leaving him with very little to send back to his family, much to his dismay.
Though Peter still faced some hardships in the U.S, life there was much better than life in the camp, even without his family. He ended up graduating from high school, something he never would've gotten to do, and after a long time of saving, was able to send money and help his family and friends in Kenya. It took some time, but Peter adjusted very well to the American life-style, and overcame the conflicts and struggles he faced while trying to live a better life.