- Introduction
- Language and school experience
- Organization/Community involvement
- Positive impact from community involvement
- Conclusion
Introduction
Edgar (Joaquin Edgar Beltran) born in El Salvador arrived in the U.S. at
age 15 leaving behind family and friends in order to be reunited with
his mom. He continues by sharing his experiences in school and community involvement.
Language and School experience
Throughout
this clip Edgar talks about his experience with language and even
described it as "intimidating." He continues by sharing his involvement
in soccer and how it made the transition smother.
| Organization involvement
Edgar
took part of an internship with Amnesty International where he got to help
raise awareness about immigration. His involvement allowed him to make
new connections and learn more about such controversial issue.
Edgar continues to share the positive results from his community involvement. He thinks about issue beyond the United States, as he mentions that he keeps contact with students from the International University of El Salvador to make sure they are doing good. Conclusion To conclude, Edgar expresses some advice for those who are already here: care for your job, respect the law. He mentions that the journey to get here is not easy so we should take advantage of being here and accomplish our goals. Edgar struggled to adapt when he first arrived in the U.S. but through his community involvement and participation in soccer he made new connections allowing him to create his new home. His experience proves that it is possible to live a balanced life between your culture and the new ways learned in the U.S., by keeping contact with his family and friends from El Salvador and being involved in his community.   | |||||
| Top: Edgar and I celebrating during my graduation Bottom: Edgar supporting his favorite soccer team |
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