You caught up at a good time. US economy took off

at 1996. I graduated at 1992. I have an EE degree from a university of "a state". but all job I could find is to sale computers. I had $45 in pocket when I arrived at US. but that time, a lot of chinese students in my school gave me big help. No matter he is from china or taiwan. Does not like right now, you are on your own. I proximately spent $5000 to get my degree. include $2500 on intesive english class. At that time, rent is incredible cheap. $80 per month included utilities. I bought a car at $250, I drove 3 month, it broke down, I sold to car repair shop for $215.