The biggest takeaway from her immigration was how well America treats old and retired people. She is amazed at how the U.S. provides government housing and money to these people—claiming that in Ukraine, the same type of treatment is not rewarded. She made it clear that the thing she is most proud of is her kids and grandkids. She loves how she can be there for her family if they need it. Perhaps the most significant advice she has for immigrants and everyone, in general, is three simple things: Work hard, be nice, and get an education. She also emphasized that you need to like what you do in life, saying, "make your face of happiness. Be happy. Life is so short. It is not good if you are not happy." She feels that you can live a good life in America if you have those things. Sonya does wish the U.S. would provide more care and support for new immigrants coming to the country. Another piece of advice Sonya has for immigrants coming to America is to be prepared; See what the country needs in terms of jobs, and be good at that. Her final takeaway for someone coming to this country is, "whoever decided to move to another country and is looking for an easy life, and to be rich and famous, stay at home because it is not going to happen. It takes great work and a lot of effort but many happy moments."