Upward Bound Student Analysis

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On May 28th, 2012, I was able to come to Portland, Oregon from Ethiopia. School wasn’t easy for me. I remember, I couldn’t understand what the teachers or the students were saying. I would cry and beg my mom to let me stay home because I felt left out at school. I usually sat in the back row to avoid questions from the teachers. However, I was fortunate to be a part of the Upward Bound program. It helped me to navigate resources and to improve my English. It was difficult to integrate into a new American culture, but I didn’t allow that to discourage me. I went after different opportunities to improve my English skills. I began to read more books, study hard, and even joined a soccer team, which gave me confidence to express myself. I

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