During her time at UCLA, our very own Tam could blend in among the high-achieving thesis writers by exploring nonlinear storytelling in contemporary literature and albums by Radiohead. In essence, like thousands of others in the educational system, she remained underground and hoped for the future. Then came the congressional hearing and her family's struggles against immigration enforcement, as documented in this USA Today article. Now safe and back in school, Tam's story is the centerpiece on this story about undocumented students in her new school's newspaper. For those not fully aware of how difficult it is for students in our situation to regularize their status, it's a must read:
"It's the idea of what it means to be an American," Tran said. "Are you American if you were born here, but spent your entire life outside of the country? Are you more of an American if you have a Ph.D. in American culture?"
2 comments:
Tam, thank you for the great work you are doing for the undocumented students. My son was a High School Valedictorian and graduating from the University this may 2009 with a double major in Finance and Economics, multi-awarded,very active and well-liked and loved in the campus. Everything's going well for him, except that for the fact that he is undocumented, has no SSN, no work permit. After graduation, after what can be likened to running successful 400 meter dash race, everthing will come to a screeching halt. What can he do next? He plans to pursue a Law degree, but the cost is just too much for us, who after paying out-of-state tuition is fully drained financially. Such talents should not just go to waste. But what can we do?
Tam, thank you for the great work you are doing for the undocumented students. My son was a High School Valedictorian and graduating from the University this may 2009 with a double major in Finance and Economics, multi-awarded,very active and well-liked and loved in the campus. Everything's going well for him, except that for the fact that he is undocumented, has no SSN, no work permit. After graduation, after running a 400 meter dash race, everyhting will come to a screeching halt. What can he do next? He plans to pursue a Law degree, but the cost is just too much for us, who after paying out-of-state tuition is fully drained financially. Such talents should not just go to waste. But what can we do?
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