Immigrant Stories: Rafael Sepulveda Rafael Sepulveda is one the faithful few that have been attending the level 3 conversational English classes at BIIN this fall, and his hard work and determination extend beyond the realm of class. Originally from San Germán, Puerto Rico, Rafael moved to College Station in April Read more…
Immigrant Stories: Nicolas Aguirre Nicolas Aguirre shared his story with Carolina Kane, a BIIN intern in the summer of 2021, who wrote this profile. Originally from Guerrera, Mexico, Nicolas Aguirre grew up in a small town. Things were difficult for him and his family, as their hometown had poor infrastructure, Read more…
Immigrant Stories: Brenda Maldonado A relatively new student to the BIIN community, Brenda has worked to take advantage of the resources BIIN provides. In January 2021, she began attending BIIN’s online citizenship classes. Brenda moved from Mexico to Texas in 2016 and is now looking towards getting U.S. citizenship. Legal Read more…
Immigrant Stories: Leidy Lopez Originally from Colombia, Leidy Lopez moved to the Bryan/College Station area in October 2018. She moved here after her husband came to earn a doctorate at Texas A&M University. Adjusting to life in Texas was challenging for Leidy, due both to culture shock and to the Read more…