Seeking Refuge

[S2E6] Ogbai Afeworkie | Student Spotlight


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In this sixth episode of Season 2, we talk to Ogbai Afeworkie. Ogbai is a refugee from Ethiopia and a current student at Georgia State University. Ogbai and I talk about his refugee story from growing up in refugee camps to dealing with the US education system.

Ethiopian-Eritrean War: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/ethiopia-eritrea-conflict-20-years-brothers-war-180506082447762.html

Challenges for Refugee Students: https://brycs.org/schools/back-to-school-challenges-and-strengths-of-refugee-students

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If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any number of social media platforms:

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  • Our Team:
    • Aidan Thomason
    • Tyler Jackson
    • Jack Gabel
    • Madison Northshield
    • Kevin Gagnon
    • Music

      Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are

      Track 2: Blue Dot Sessions - Detailing

      Track 3: Blue Dot Sessions - Night Watch

      Track 4: Blue Dot Sessions - Pastel de Nata

      Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget

      Sponsors:

      Special Thanks to Maxcy International House for all of their support. To find out more about what they do, go to https://maxcycollege.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/.

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      Seeking RefugeBy SRPA Team at the University of South Carolina

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