Young people who arrived from Cuba two years ago will achieve graduating from basic secondary education these days, through the English learning program for speakers of other languages, ESOL, and continue their studies at Miami Dade Honors College.
Their names are: Jennifer Uva, Lismarian Amalla, Daynier Delrisco, Aroldo Albo, Hyans Pascual, Marcel Manzor, and María González. The first ones have interests in some branch of medicine. Only the last one decided to study law.
Of them, Jennifer, who has Cuban parents but was born in Italy, told Telemundo, "I left my parents on the other side of the world and came to this country to study. I have a very big goal."
The student programs counselor, Christina Grandal, assured the television station that as soon as they entered school, these young people were concerned about their post-secondary education and "how they could receive scholarships."
This result fills them with satisfaction, as is the case of Amalia, who confessed to feeling "very proud of myself coming from a country without speaking the language and starting over is something quite difficult."
In August, these young people will begin the two-year rigorous honors program at Miami Dade College.
The requirements of this prestigious center are not easy to meet, according to Magda Castineyra, dean of the program.
You have to have a certain academic level when finishing high school, take the SAT or ACT, need recommendation letters, write several essays, and have an interview with the Honors College before being accepted," he explained.
After this opportunity, outgoing students have better chances of entering high-level universities or those considered Ivy League for their reputation of high academic performance, Castineyra stated.
Miami Dade College also offers other scholarships and the advantage of being able to enroll in their regular programs at any time of the year.
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