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November 2023 / Afghanistan, Community, Countries, Education and Learning, Family, Goals, Immigration Stories, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2023, War and Conflict, Work

My Life Story

by Sonia Habibzada My childhood and adolescent I was born in an Afghan and Muslim family. As Afghanistan past 3 decades war. So, My family immigrated during the war to… Read More

November 2023 / Community, Education and Learning, Goals, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2023

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by Asma Habibi I am studying to learn English and to use the computer better. I have a lot to do to improve in both of those. I also have… Read More

October 2023 / Community, Countries, Education and Learning, El Salvador, Family, Goals, Health and Health Care, Immigration Stories, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2023, Work

Dreams Come True

by Alcida Duenas I was born in El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, I grew up in a rural area where there was no electricity or drinking water. Read More

October 2023 / Education and Learning, Goals, Health and Health Care, Immigration Stories, SPOTLIGHT 2023, Work

My Goals 2023

by Tony Song My family came to America in August 2021. Here I did not have friends and a job, facing different cultures, religions and politics. Most importantly, my English… Read More

October 2023 / Education and Learning, Goals, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2023

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by Masooma Jowhary Before I started learning English, I had many problems in my language. I couldn’t communicate with people when I went outside, and I liked to talk with… Read More

October 2023 / Countries, Education and Learning, El Salvador, Family, Goals, Immigration Stories, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2023, Work

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by Milton Antonio Torres When I came to the USA in 2002, I came with the intention of being able to help my parents. I am from a very poor… Read More

October 2023 / Goals, Overcoming Challenges, Philosopy, Poem, SPOTLIGHT 2022

Eyes of a Dreamer

Anonymous A day in the life of a dreamer In my eyes looking for hope Someday to find confidence To succeed in real life Dreams are… Read More

October 2023 / Community, Education and Learning, Goals, Informative Writing, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, Philosopy, SPOTLIGHT 2022, U.S. History and Government

My Social Improvement Plan

by Alex Laheb During the past two years of the covid-19 pandemic, I saw that America had systemic racism in every state. When George Floyd was killed by a police… Read More

October 2023 / Countries, Goals, Italy, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2022

Dream Trip

Anonymous A place that I would like to visit is Italy. I always imagined myself going to Italy since I was in my 20’s. Now I’m in my 40’s. I… Read More

October 2023 / "I have a dream ...", Community, Education and Learning, Family, Goals, Philosopy, Poem

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Anonymous I have a dream today. For my family, I dream that my family will get better opportunities. This is what my family needs. This is my dream. For my… Read More