Aktan is a recent alum of ACDS. He came to the United States and started first grade at ACDS. He was kind enough to answer some of our questions to help other students understand what it's like to be a foreign student. He has graciously offered to answer any other questions you might have, just email us your questions.
How old were you when you came to America?
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What country did you come from?
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Were you school aged? If so, what grade were you in?
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Did you speak English before coming to America?
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When you started at ACDS, how did it feel to be in Mrs. Perkins' class?
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What felt different being in the United States for the first time?
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What memories do you have from your home country?
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Was it hard to make friends? Did your classmates act differently towards you?
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Have you met people the same age as you who grew up in your birth country?
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Do you follow news blogs from your birth country?
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What was the hardest part(s) of moving to the United States for you?
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What advice would you give kids that would help them make a foreign student feel more welcome?
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