The following article is an adapted and abridged excerpt from The Language Immersion Life: A Guide for Families by Millie Park Mellgren (2017). This book features answers to the most common questions Dr. Mellgren was asked as an elementary immersion principal. The volume features commentary and data gleaned from surveys given to hundreds of former students, parents and educators. This input combined with Dr. Mellgren's years of immersion experience, creates a comprehensive guide offering insight on selecting an immersion program and navigating through the K-12 immersion years with success. While most of the quotes from survey participants have been deleted from this excerpt, that additional commentary can be found in the full text.