An Immigrant’s Story

Season 2014-15
Education Advocate

Synopsis

An Immigrant’s Story – As an undocumented student in Bayonne, NJ, Sofia Medina faced legal uncertainties and limitations within the educational system. Despite her stellar grades, she faced the uncertainty of getting into college. Many four-year colleges have policies refusing to admit students without documentation. Thanks to the support of teachers at Essex Community College, Sofia is now attending John Hopkinson University.

School Name

ESSEX CO COLLEGE

County

ESSEX

Education Association

ESSEX CO CLG FACULTY ASSN

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