This young man from Senegal learned English in a year and has now received his degree from a community college. Now he will go on to university and probably will be doing good things in a few years. Congratulations to him. - - Donna Poisl
By DIANNE SOLÍS / The Dallas Morning News
Draped in a black gown with a gold sash, Mamadou Diallo took the podium like a pro at graduation ceremonies for Brookhaven College last month.
The Senegalese immigrant student came to the U.S. on an education visa three years ago, learned English in one year, earned membership in the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, and racked up a 4.0 grade-point average at the Farmers Branch community college.
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3 comments:
...interesting article.
I found your blog while I was looking for USA Blogs I can follow...
I'm a German who lives in California. It's not easy but I love it :)
A 4.0 for an immigrant is incredibly difficult isf English is not their first language. Do we know if this student reached America via a normal green card, an immigrant investor visa or some other type? I always like to correlate success stories with entry methods..It makes for a fuller picture of the individual.
Mike, I believe this student was on a conditional educational green card visa. Regardless of the entry method, he has proven that he is an intelligent, gifted individual that more than deserves his place in this country. We should consider ourselves very lucky that such an individual has chosen to bless our country with his immense talents!
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