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The InFluency Podcast
349. A story of resilience and persistence #immigrant_experience
Sep 1, 2023
33:34
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Zoraida Cruz, a student from Nicaragua, shares her journey of overcoming challenges as an immigrant in the US, including the struggles of learning English and building confidence. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and belonging to a supportive community. The podcast also includes a memorable experience in New York and an unexpected encounter as an Uber driver.
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- Overcoming language barriers is about effective communication and feeling understood, not achieving native-like proficiency.
- Self-acceptance and embracing one's own voice are crucial for building confidence in a foreign language.
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Saraida's Immigration Journey and Language Barrier
Saraida shares her story of immigrating from Nicaragua to the US at the age of 15 without speaking any English. She describes the challenges she faced in high school, including bullying and feeling like an outcast. Saraida reflects on her negative mindset and beliefs about her own abilities, feeling that she was not enough and that her English skills were inadequate. These experiences deeply affected her confidence and self-worth.
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