From War to Poverty, to a Stable Life
By Vedad Jazic Editor: Katie Williams In his home office hangs a diploma from Oakland University, next to a Shinola
Category: Immigration
Finding Your Team
By Myia Danek Editor Katie Williams Vera Asare is a student athlete from West Africa, playing for the Oakland University
First-Generation College Student and an Immigrant
By Lauren Champagne Editor Katie Williams Maria Pappas is a first-generation college student who graduated from Oakland University in 2011.
Peace and Sense of Place
By Gabrielle Rodela Editor: Katie Williams As human beings, we are shaped into who we are through our life experiences.
Approaching Life as a Role-Playing Game
By Renata L. Capelj Editor: Katie Williams Renato Leonard Capelj is a 24-year-old Oakland University graduate. Currently, he is a
The Ring with the Untold Story
By Christina Quirk In a small room filled to the brim with fragrant flowers, photo boards and heavy hearts, she
Becoming an American
By Samantha Sayles Samantha shares her mother’s story immigrating as a young mom from the Philippines after marrying a U.S.
Being an “Only”
By Hannah Reed Paula Diedrich’s story is one that needed to be shared. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica in
Beyond Challenges to a Better Life
By Jona Ndoj Alketa Ndoj’s story I was born in a little village called Lura hidden between the mountains in
I Grew Up Fast
By Joeli Alis Santiago Wendy Cheung’s story My name is Wendy Cheung. I was born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan.
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