by Jack Doppelt | Nov 18, 2017 | Back Home, Family, Learning the Language
By Natalya Carrico, Medill, Immigrant Connect I’m 13 or 14 years old, at one of our family reunions. I ask Grandpa if he can still speak Ukranian. He chuckles and says a few words, his sister joining in. The words make no sense to me, but the cadence is...
by Jack Doppelt | Jun 9, 2017 | 100 Days for Immigrants and Refugees, Learning the Language
By Aine Dougherty, Medill, Immigrant Connect Teresa Barton’s voice echoes through the brightly lit room, enunciating every word clearly and loudly as she asks her students about any miscommunications they’ve had since coming to America. A beat of silence passes before...
by Jack Doppelt | Apr 22, 2017 | About, Identity, Learning the Language, Our Staff
By Michelle Baik, Medill, Immigrant Connect Rumor has it that three Koreans are new to Chipman Elementary. I march out to the playground, eager to make them my friends. Now in the second grade, I have never had kids my age who look the way I do, speak the language of...
by Jack Doppelt | Mar 15, 2017 | Family, Good Question, Learning the Language
By Katherine Pach, Medill, Immigrant Connect The girl sits in immigration court. She is nine years old and newly arrived in the United States. The judge looks over her case and asks a few questions. The girl answers in Spanish, entirely reliant on the translator in...
by Jack Doppelt | Feb 12, 2017 | Culture Shock, Learning the Language, Problems with Papers, Uncategorized
By Ben Pope, Medill, Immigrant Connect My first soccer practice in the fall of 11th grade is not like any before. My attention keeps being drawn to one player. His name is Miguel, and his addition to the team is announced by our coach verbally and by a mere wave by...
by Jack Doppelt | Jun 16, 2016 | Family, Learning the Language, Work, Jobs and Money
By Anika Hope Henanger, Medill, Immigrant Connect To Lola Laureano’s grandfather, the objects in his rear view mirror appeared blurry. His legs felt heavy on the gas pedal. Street signs seemed to swirl, as his head grew dizzy. A feeling of confusion set in. Her...
