Guyliano moved to the United States from Haiti in November 2022. In Haiti, Guyliano built a successful career as a top manager in the Maritime Authority, gaining over a decade of experience in procurement, logistics, and project management. Alongside his professional...
María grew up in Venezuela, where political and economic instability made everyday life increasingly difficult. In search of a better future, she made the courageous decision to leave her home and family behind to start over in the United States. The transition was...
Rosa was 18 years old when she moved from the Dominican Republic to New York to have her daughter. She spent nearly five years there before moving to Massachusetts. Throughout that time, she made several attempts to return to school, but as a single mother working to...
Ysabel grew up in a family of schoolteachers in Peru. Her mother died when she was only eleven years old, and her father raised her and her siblings with a passion for the arts and for helping others. While living in Peru, she earned a degree in economics and worked...
Sindi grew up in the Dominican Republic, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education and worked as an elementary school teacher. In her early twenties, she made the life-changing decision to move to the United States. When Sindi arrived in the U.S., she didn’t...
Priscilla is a devoted mother to a 14-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son. Originally from Brazil, she studied Human Resources before relocating to the United States. Since moving, her experiences have sparked a deep passion for community work. Her dream is to earn...
Pa Modou comes from a small country in West Africa, where he witnessed firsthand how education can profoundly transform an individual’s life. Despite being raised in a struggling household unfamiliar with the value of Western education, he was taught the importance of...
When Nicolás arrived in the United States, he was determined to build a better life for himself and his family. He knew very little English, but through the support of the teachers and instructors from his ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program he grew...
At twenty-three years old, Natalia made the decision to move to the United States to seek out opportunities that were not available in her home country of Colombia. While Natalia did have a degree in journalism and social communication from her home country, building...
Karen was born in the Cape Verde Islands and grew up dreaming of studying law in the United States. Despite her determination, the high cost of international education made that dream feel out of reach. After high school, she worked tirelessly—taking the Test of...
Emani grew up with a deep love for learning. Raised by her grandmother due to her parents’ struggles with addiction, Emani experienced severe instability during her adolescence. She often lacked necessities like food and transportation, which made it difficult to...
Wenley’s education journey began in Haiti, where his early years of elementary school were marked by curiosity and a passion for learning. Despite facing financial challenges in high school, he graduated with the help of a scholarship, fueled by his passion for...
Sheila grew up in a close-knit family in West Africa where she saw first-hand the impact dedicated healthcare professionals, specifically nurses, had on her community which ultimately led to her goal of becoming a nurse. Sheila devoted much of her time after high...
Sabrina was born in Uruguay and moved to the United States with her parents when she was seven years old. Her parents were determined to provide her with a better future. In 2013 Sabrina graduated from Fitchburg High School. While she was proud of this accomplishment,...
Ana was born in Medellin, Colombia and faced financial hardship growing up after her family went bankrupt. They struggled with basic needs and education expenses, leading them to move to the United States for a fresh start. After finishing her 6th semester of...
Luis is from Nicaragua. In 2018, his life took a drastic turn. He was studying industrial engineering at the Engineering University of Nicaragua when anti-government protests erupted, and the police began targeting, killing, kidnapping, and imprisoning students from...
Enrique is from El Salvador. After finishing high school, he joined a Roman Catholic seminary for four years before seeking a new path in pursuit of his dream of becoming a graphic designer. Life outside the seminary was difficult, gangs are prevalent in his home...
Bintou is from a small town in Africa’s Ivory Coast. For girls in her family going to school was unheard of. Her father believed school was designed for boys and girls were meant to stay at home, learning to cook, clean, and eventually take care of a husband, a home,...
Christele packed her bags and traveled from Haiti to the United States with the intention of staying for 2 weeks. She came to the U.S. to get away from the dangers and stress disrupting her life in Haiti. The two weeks turned permanent when she realized it was unsafe...
Anny lost her mother to cancer when she was just 13 years old. Growing up with her father and three brothers she learned to be strong, grateful, and happy. In her home country she worked hard to achieve her professional goals. Now living in the United States, she is...
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