by Julie Slack | Aug 6, 2024 | First Literacy Scholars 2024-2025, Showcase
In 2019, Nancary and her family came to the United States from the Dominican Republic to make a better life for themselves. Growing up with an absent father, her mother instilled in her and her four siblings that drive and perseverance are essential to excel in...
by Julie Slack | Aug 5, 2024 | First Literacy Scholars 2024-2025, Showcase
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...
by Julie Slack | May 21, 2024 | First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024, First Literacy Scholars 2024-2025, Showcase
Bismillah grew up in Afghanistan where ongoing conflict made it extremely challenging to excel in school. He faced numerous challenges and hardships that could have easily derailed his dream of pursuing higher education, but determination and perseverance have enabled...
by Julie Slack | Aug 10, 2023 | First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024, First Literacy Scholars 2024-2025, Showcase
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...
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