by Julie Slack | Aug 6, 2024 | First Literacy Scholars 2024-2025
Nicole grew up in the Dominican Republic and dreamt of being a fashion designer. She had plans to pursue a college degree in marketing and graphic design in her home country, but two weeks before her program was about to start, Nicole received news that she and her...
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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