Fifth Harmony’sCamila Cabello penned an essay about her experiences as an immigrant coming to America.

“I didn’t realize it then, but, boy, does it hit me now.

Her degrees meant nothing in the States.

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She took classes at night to learn English.

Her parents later owned a construction company.

The singer writes, “we have home in us.

Because we brought it with us.

Every Cuban brought it with them and so we have Miami.

Mexicans brought it and so we have the best Mexican food ever.

The Italians brought it and so we have pizza.

The Swedish brought it and we have great pop songs.

The list goes on and on.”