are the fastest-growing U.S. minority, increasing at fifteen times the rate of non-Hispanic whites, and doubling in just the past ten years." The growth is phenomenal. Sociologist James M. Henslin states that most of the population is concentrated in major cities such as, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City.
             However, even though they are in a distant land, they often preserve their customs and traditions while also taking on things from the American Culture. In an article written by Julie Zhou, a Chinese immigrant who is currently a student explains that she is "determined for [herself] that [she] would fit into American society while still displaying the positive influences of [her] culture." Things such as clothes, music and shopping didn't interest her as she explains in this article. Most importantly, she values the understanding of her parents that told her it was okay to be like that.
             "Chinese culture recognizes that personal achievements outside the classroom is pursuits such as academic activi
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