Students
People who come to the Bay Area as students tend to be young, carry good language skills, have good economic support--family support or government scholarships--as well as a support network to welcome them into the university (Dr. Bazian, Lecture 7. September, 19, 2012).
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Youssef's Story:
Youssef was born and raised in North Carolina in a Christian household. In early 2001, he converted to Islam and later moved to the Bay Area where he currently is studying at the University of California Berkeley. Youssef is an example of the variances of Muslims who come to the Bay Area. To see more on Youssef's life and how he saw the Bay Area, click on the following video. |
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Ahmad's Story
Ahmad is an international student from Saudi Arabia, and studying English in UC Berkeley in order to pursue a Masters degree in the United States. Many immigrants start out as students and then eventually settle in the United States. Ahmad describes what he likes about the Bay Area as well as the openness and acceptance he feels here. |