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Jesumene is a SCALE student who is full of passion. Hear her speak (and sing!) about her love of God and life.
the full story →Williams is a SCALE student from Brazil who recently started participating in Intercambios language exchange. He loves people and he loves life. Hear his story!
the full story →Maria is a SCALE student from Brazil who is working hard to improve her English. In her story, she expresses the struggles she experienced in moving to a country where she did not know the language, but above all, emphasizes the importance of respect, optimism, and hope!
the full story →A SCALE Student talks about the life improvements he has experienced since he moved to the United States two years ago. The most marked difference is that because he has been able to simultaneously earn money and be a student , he has been able to provide for himself and his family while continuing [...]
the full story →A SCALE student explains what she believes to be the fundamental features of good parenting: meeting a child’s basic nutritional needs, providing a quality education, and being a role model. Click Here to Listen
the full story →SCALE Student Marie discusses the changes she experienced when she emigrated from Haiti to the United States 15 years ago. Though this was a difficult transition, Marie claims that it opened up countless new opportunities and explains what these opportunities mean to her. Click Here to Listen
the full story →Michael, a SCALE student, talks about the life-changing advice his doctor gave him about his living habits and expresses his eternal gratitude – his doctor’s intervention drastically improved his life. Click Here to Listen
the full story →Emily, a student at Lesley University, describes the Threshold Program that she is enrolled in. Through the program, Emily is working at SCALE to gain experience working in an office and exposure to the professional world. Click Here to Listen
the full story →Tufts students CJ and Andari describe their project at SCALE, which aims to integrate and familiarize the SCALE community with technology and various online resources. They explain why they believe that it is crucial to augment SCALE’s online presence and to help students to take advantage of the numerous online services and opportunities. Andari [...]
the full story →SCALE Executive Director Janice Philpot discusses the importance of schools and reflects on her own educational experiences and the effects they have had on her own values, attitudes, and goals. Click here to listen
the full story →Maureen, a member of the SCALE staff, relays the inspirational story of her son Sean, an Iraqi War veteran who, after enduring life-threatening injuries during service, used his physical and mental strength to beat odds and recover fully. Sean’s recovery and subsequent success shows how the strength and sheer determination of an individual can [...]
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SCALE student Auri shares her own experience of her recent immigration to America, discusses the opportunities that language acquisition can create, emphasizes the value of an education, and urges listeners to constantly seek knowledge and intellectual stimulation. Click here to listen
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