December 10, 2019

Gratitude from a new American

My name is Ekhlas Ahmed and I am a genocide survivor from Darfur, Sudan. Leaving my homeland was one of the hardest things that I have ever done in my life. I left the place where I called home, the place that held all my dreams and secrets, but I didn’t realize that until now. ... Read more

December 2, 2019

How my smartphone helped me as a newcomer

Most people have a smartphone that can be used for learning and support. I want to share some of my favorite apps and websites with you to show how my smartphone helped me as a newcomer in the USA. I hope they will help you, too. ... Read more

November 5, 2019

The TOEFL exam: things you need to know

When I started preparing for the TOEFL test, I was very lost. The TOEFL exam is an internationally recognized test. TOEFL stands for “test of English as a foreign language.” The TOEFL exam is required for most college-level degrees, such as Bachelor’s or Master’s. if you are not a native English speaker. Each program and university has different ... Read more

October 21, 2019

A narrative of a permanent resident card

Immigrants each have their own path to getting a permanent resident card in the USA. My path to getting a permanent resident card (also known as a green card) was a bit unclear. I was too young to know how somebody who immigrated to the USA applies for a green card but old enough to ... Read more