Tuesday, February 16, 2010

"Friends Without Borders" Launches, Young People's Project Still a Success

This organization of students works with young immigrants and helps them fit into their new culture. It is much easier to learn when taught by peers. - - Donna Poisl

by Jessie Brown '12, Features Writer

While many Hamilton students may be familiar with Project SHINE, few are aware of two similar programs supported by Hamilton students: Friends Without Borders and the Young People's Project.

Like the national organization Project SHINE, Friends Without Borders aims to facilitate the integration of English for Speakers of other Language s (ESOL) students into their new culture. The organization works with the ESOL Newcomer Program at the Utica City School District Administrative Building. The students in the program range in age from 17-20, a group that can be easily overlooked, since they are too old to be placed into an English-speaking high school and adult English education programs have a minimum age of 21.
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