ABSTRACT
People have always migrated. The movement of early humans out of Africa across Eurasia set the stage for later migrations across the globe. Early humans migrated primarily in search of food and safety. Although the details have changed, people migrate today largely for the same reason: to have a better life. They move to another country because of better opportunities to work or to study, or to join family members. Others become immigrants not because they are pulled by better opportunities or family but rather because they are pushed out and need to move in order to escape violence or oppression.
