Scholarship
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Challenges as an Undocumented Student
In high school, I once thought I’d just follow my dad’s path and become a janitor. But a chat with Mme. Stahl shifted my perspective. She casually asked about my college plans, surprising me. Her disbelief at my lack of… Continue reading
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Seeking Identity and Belonging in Higher Education (Brazil Event)
Yesterday at the #FAUBAI Conference 2019 in Belém, Brazil, UDEM (Universidad de Monterrey) gave a presentation on the programs they have for refugees. Under their umbrella, they have programs for the typical refugee from Syria (from the perspective of American… Continue reading
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Dreams Deferred: A First-Hand Account of a Returnee
I shared my story with a senator (about the DREAM ACT) over his website, which I want to share with everyone on my Facebook account: I lived for 10 years in the USA, from the age of 12 to 22.… Continue reading
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The Linguistics Odyssey: A Tale of College, Exams, and New Adventures
Ok. I’m beginning to blog again, after about two months of inactivity. Last time I blogged, I was in Tampico, teaching English at a high school and at a university. I was actually teaching for the language center under the… Continue reading
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The Cost of Dreams: The Struggle for Undocumented Students in the US (and in Mexico)
Published originally on January 8th, 2010 Hit by the acute economic crisis during Carlos Salinas de Gortari in Mexico and with the added pressure of a false accusation at his job, which those who know Mexico might sadly know that… Continue reading
