Migration has been a hot topic for the last couple of years.  Recently Syrian migration has gained a lot of attention.  The war in Syria has caused turmoil and chaos which has forced people to flee or be uprooted from their homes.  Recently in Aleppo, Syria the few remaining citizens have been posting “farewell” videos online to say goodbye to the world, and show how bad the living conditions currently are.  The refugees that were fortunate enough to flee are living in campsites across Europe that hold thousands of people.  The Syrian refugee crisis has gotten out of hand, and people and countries aren’t helping enough.  Refugees are dying trying to cross oceans on inflatable boats to flee the war and ISIS’ wrath.  The migrants that have successfully made it to safety are trying to piece back together their lives and start new ones.  These people have lost their homes, their families, and their jobs.  Because these people are labeled as “refugees” they are treated like second class citizens by counties and people.  Countries won’t take them in because they fear that among the refugees are hidden terrorists.  Countries also won’t taken in masses because of the effect it will have on the economy.  The assimilation process is going to be long and hard seeing as how people treat Syrian refugees.  The key to assimilating well is to blend into the country you’re in by learning their culture and their ways.  After leaving their lives behind in Syria the refugees will have to lose their ethnic identities as well if they want to fit in.

About the Author:

My name is Skylar Frankiewicz I am 18 years old, and I am from Concord, Massachusetts.  I attend Gettysburg college and play on the Women’s golf team there.  I plan on studying either Economics or Psychology.  In my spare time I like to volunteer, golf, and ski.  I also enjoy hanging out with friends and family.