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Learning a new language can be hard. Speaking it can be more challenging. All of us had been in some sort of situation where language was the bridge and the Abysm. The bridge that connected us to a world of possibilities and people; that allowed us to learn about K-POP, Thai drama, Ali Express sales and Shakira. And the abysm that simultaneously separated and blocked us. It created a barrier between us and this new world, that is only accessible by the ones who have this desired knowledge of speaking that language.
Through this project, we aim to diminish this abysm among the students whose English is not their first language and those who grew up in a home where several languages were spoken. We want to connect with you through our stories. We want you to know that we belong together, as we relate to each other with our experiences of feeling lost in a different culture. We want you to know that here is the place where you can be “found”. For those who feel “lost in translation”. We hope our stories make you laugh– that you can relate to the experiences each of us has been through. We want to be the bridge that brings you and others like us together. If after reading this you feel like sharing your story, please submit it to us 🙂
📄 Web Resources:
The Time I Threw Away My Shyness