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Claude Rwaganje for Parents’ Guide

Claude grew up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and lived there until conditions forced him to leave the country and immigrate to the United States in 1996. It was not until 2005 that his family was able to join him in the U.S. . Claude has four children: two daughters, ages 21 and 23, and two younger sons, ages 3 and 7. Claude’s two daughters are currently in college.

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Video clips featuring Claude Rwaganje for Parents’ Guide

The sky is the limit for immigrants to the U.S.

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Top two conflicts between refugee parents and their children

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Discuss the future and the importance of education with your kids

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Spend as much time with your kids as you can

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Glad to have kids living at home while in college

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His own college experience helped him give good advice to his kids

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Take an active role in your kids’ college decisions

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Work with teachers to help support your kids in school

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Portland Public Schools Multilingual Center a great resource for ELL families

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Able to help family and community pursue higher education

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Valuable experience at USM

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Eager to enroll at USM shortly after arriving in the U.S.

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Culture and weather shocking upon arrival to the U.S.

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Arriving in the United States years before his family

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