In our Voices blog, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers share their experiences and thoughts with other newcomers. Blog posts are published mostly in English.

A multiple choice test is a common type of test in the USA. One of the most important multiple choice tests is the GED test that someone must pass to show that he or she has the knowledge of an American high school graduate. This test is usually taken by adults who did not have ... Read more

In this day and age, getting a high school degree is important to start a career in almost every field. Unfortunately, some immigrants such as myself miss the opportunity of formal education. I was 17 when my family first moved to the United States. Due to dangerous conditions in my home country, I was not ... Read more

As a kid who grew up in a war zone, I grew up with a lot of fear. I was always a sick child and after a while realized that most of my sickness comes from my fear. I did not know that what I really needed was mental health help. My parents always said ... Read more

I was 19 years old when my family and I fled the war in Syria in 2012.  I never made it through high school, but GED prep classes in the USA changed that. I always had a dream to become a nurse. But when war broke out in my country, it destroyed as many people’s dreams ... Read more